The article ‘2022 was a start’ was a rewrite of the opening content of this website and a report on what ColCHESSter had been doing in October 2022. At that time, the website was much smaller and ColCHESSter had litttle social media activity, so an update seemed right. Now that ColCHESSter is on Facebook, TwitterContinue reading “2023 so far (or half a year on)”
Category Archives: 2023
London social chess
Here is your typical weekly calendar for places to play social chess clubs/meetups in London. In general just turn up and you will find chess equipment and other players for casual games. If a café or pub is the venue, your custom will be appreciated. Before visiting it is worth checking for latest information onContinue reading “London social chess”
Playing chess ‘over the board’
If you are mainly used to playing chess online you may be a little unsure about playing with real three-dimensional pieces and a real three-dimensional person sitting on the other side of the board. The obvious differences are all to do with the physical rather than electronic format. Online, you may have been playing fairlyContinue reading “Playing chess ‘over the board’”