The November 2024 edition of English Chess Federation magazine ChessMoves carried an article sumarising the ColCHESSter project so far. The 50+ page monthly magazine, with a link sent by email, is included with ECF membership, see https://www.englishchess.org.uk/ecf-membership-partners-and-benefits/ Past editions of ChessMoves (starting back six months ago) form a great archive resource and may be foundContinue reading “A summary for ChessMoves”
Category Archives: 2024
ColCHESSter on Instagram
ColCHESSter Twitter archive
ColCHESSter’s Twitter account is no longer updated because Twitter became the wrong sort of social media platform. Until 2025 the 435 tweets, almost all with photos, could still provide a bit of history and entertainment, but Twitter has now hidden them from view and lied with the words ‘@ChessInColter hasn’t posted’. When time allows, thereContinue reading “ColCHESSter Twitter archive”
Chess equipment
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”