No session in July, please let Doug know if you wish to continue

29/6/2024

Our recent monthly chess sessions have not been well attended; however, I do thank those that do apologize. This may be due to a number of reasons related to health issues, cold weather or other competing interests I have therefore decided to cancel the July session and possibly the remainder of 2024.

I thoroughly enjoy the U3a chess sessions and helping others appreciate and learn the game.

The group meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 1.30pm in Room 2.

If you would like to see the sessions recommence after July 2024, please let me know by email or text.

Doug Smith

1 Comment

Keith Mullins

10/8/2024 11:48:55 am

Hi Doug,

I am retired and live in Euroa and only discovered yesterday that Benalla U3A runs a monthly chess group. Apart from very few occasional games, I haven't played for decades, but I would like to, at the least, visit your group and try my hand again. It is a shame about attendance dropping off, but if the group continues after July, please let me know.

Regards,

Keith.

Chess

Don't be frightened off by Chess; it is a very social game involving one to one face to face and it is not too late to learn.

Chess has progressed in the electronic age to be able to be played on-line for free, either against a bot or a real person.

Our Chess group offers an introduction to on-line Chess and hosts monthly social Chess sessions to players of all grades from beginners to experienced players.

Joining Chess you will be matched to your chess playing skill level together with enjoying the interaction that this presents. The other benefit is you can practise at home online to hone your skills in between your U3A sessions.

Convenor and contact details

Doug Smith
0417 527 171

Time and Venue

3rd Tuesday
1:30 to 3.30 pm
Meeting Room 2

Practice On-line

https://www.chess.com/

Chess.com is free if you stick to just playing the bot. It allows you to pick varying degrees of difficulty, choose black or white men and allows take backs.