ColCHESSter uses chess pieces, boards and clocks that are fit for playing rather than admiring for their aesthetics*. Unfortunately, there are no local shops selling them. They are available from specialist suppliers such as Chess and Bridge www.chess.co.uk and Chess for Schools and Clubs https://www.chess4schools.co.uk/ For popup events, such as the one pictured above, ColCHESSterContinue reading “Chess equipment”
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2022 was a start
The ColCHESSter website announced the first public appearance of the campaign as follows: ColCHESSter is having a ‘soft launch’ (think rubber champaign bottle) at the New Town Community Day on 17 September. Come and play some chess. Come and find out about a Colchester chess hero, about places to play and the start of aContinue reading “2022 was a start”