"The response to our quest for new members has been positive"

28/8/2024

I reported in June that our recent monthly Chess sessions had not been well attended, and that the July session would be cancelled. Interest was subsequently canvassed to determine if Chess would discontinue for the remainder of 2024. The response since has been positive, with sufficient numbers indicating the desire to continue.

Our August meeting saw three enthusiastic new learners join our session, however, rather oddly, our regulars were nowhere to be seen!

We will persevere on a month-by-month basis now that weather conditions are becoming warmer, and we have new people wanting to learn this great game.

If you would like to join our September session, please let me know by text.

Doug Smith (M: 0417527171)

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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.