DanielnDorothy Posted October 22, 2021 Report Posted October 22, 2021 Hi, I'm new to living on the canals so just wondering if anyone has heard of a chess club in the canal network, or will I just have to sit outside my boat with a sign and wait for someone to sit down for a game. Is there anyone else interested in a towpath chess club? Cheers
Athy Posted October 22, 2021 Report Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) Welcome to the forum. It sounds a long shot - but I have heard of pubs where chess is played, whether any of them are waterside I don't know. But somebody on here will know. Edited October 22, 2021 by Athy
Jonny P Posted October 22, 2021 Report Posted October 22, 2021 46 minutes ago, DanielnDorothy said: Hi, I'm new to living on the canals so just wondering if anyone has heard of a chess club in the canal network, or will I just have to sit outside my boat with a sign and wait for someone to sit down for a game. Is there anyone else interested in a towpath chess club? Cheers If you're anywhere on the northern or western legs of the Warwickshire ring next week make sure your sign is out because I'll stop for a game. Haven't played in years but I used to be good.
DanielnDorothy Posted October 22, 2021 Author Report Posted October 22, 2021 30 minutes ago, Captain Pegg said: If you're anywhere on the northern or western legs of the Warwickshire ring next week make sure your sign is out because I'll stop for a game. Haven't played in years but I used to be good. 30 minutes ago, Captain Pegg said: If you're anywhere on the northern or western legs of the Warwickshire ring next week make sure your sign is out because I'll stop for a game. Haven't played in years but I used to be good. I'm in the same boat. Used to be fairly good but haven't played for some time. Will be interesting to see where I'm at now. I'd like to build a list of contacts along the canals. I thought it would be great to be playing again. If I see your boat I'll be sure to message you.
Jen-in-Wellies Posted October 22, 2021 Report Posted October 22, 2021 52 minutes ago, DanielnDorothy said: I'm in the same boat. If you are in the same boat, you can play @Captain Pegg right now! Sorry, couldn't resist.😀 Welcome to the forum by the way. 1
Jonny P Posted October 22, 2021 Report Posted October 22, 2021 Just now, Jen-in-Wellies said: If you are in the same boat, you can play @Captain Pegg right now! Sorry, couldn't resist.😀 Welcome to the forum by the way. I noted that phrase and wondered if it was wise on a forum such as this... Seems like it'd be a no score draw anyway. I had thought maybe I'd volunteered myself for a four move checkmate thrashing having not played in years.
reg Posted November 4, 2021 Report Posted November 4, 2021 I play on Lichess app, started earlier this year after a long absence. Absolute rubbish at it now, can't remember Any of the openings, make stupid mistakes and constantly loose games I should of won. Still enjoy it though.
reg Posted November 4, 2021 Report Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) Just had a thought why not set up either a chess ladder or a chess club in the virtual Pub? Info on setting up a virtual club on lichess here https://lichess.org/blog/XnEFmRAAAB4A7WU7/running-your-chess-club-online Or maybe just a simple chess ladder on a sticky thread? Needs someone who is willing to spend a little time on setting it up and running it. I am ruling myself out by the way. If set up correctly there shoukd be ni reason why members couldn't arrange to play games in person occasionally rather than just playing virtual. Just random thoughts. Edited November 4, 2021 by reg
PD1964 Posted December 26, 2021 Report Posted December 26, 2021 There must be somewhere on the internet you can play via internet link, which would be more interesting as you could play anyone from around the world at any time day or night.
frahkn Posted December 28, 2021 Report Posted December 28, 2021 On 26/12/2021 at 23:52, PD1964 said: There must be somewhere on the internet you can play via internet link, which would be more interesting as you could play anyone from around the world at any time day or night. Chess.com.
michaelricardo70 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Posted January 9, 2022 On 22/10/2021 at 18:24, DanielnDorothy said: Hi, I'm new to living on the canals so just wondering if anyone has heard of a chess club in the canal network, or will I just have to sit outside my boat with a sign and wait for someone to sit down for a game. Is there anyone else interested in a towpath chess club? Cheers I am interested in learning more about clones for clubs. Please direct me to good sources of data on clubs.
5239 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Posted January 9, 2022 On 27/12/2021 at 22:16, PeterScott said: 1 d4 1 d4 d5
5239 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, reg said: You give in too easily 😃 1
PeterScott Posted January 9, 2022 Report Posted January 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Goliath said: 1 d4 d5 2 c4
5239 Posted January 10, 2022 Report Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, PeterScott said: 2 c4 ..Nf6 Edited January 10, 2022 by Goliath
dmr Posted January 10, 2022 Report Posted January 10, 2022 There are several websites that allow remote games of chess but I don't know what group/chat functionality they have. Ideally somebody here should create a boaters group so that they can play chess remotely but also meet up for a real game when their paths cross. I have seen chess clubs at: Navigation? Sowerby Bridge (a sort of speed chess organised by a boater) Golden Lion Todmorden (Rochdale canal) Waterfront bar Pewsey (K&A) There is a table with an inlaid chess board in the Holy Inadequate. Never seen it used but it would be rather fun to try.
Wittenham Posted January 10, 2022 Report Posted January 10, 2022 I have lost to people from all over the world on this one: Queen Alice Internet Chess Club - Play free turn based Correspondence Chess in your web browser!
5239 Posted January 11, 2022 Report Posted January 11, 2022 13 hours ago, PeterScott said: 1 d4 d5 2 c4 Nf6 3 cd: ..Nxd5
5239 Posted January 11, 2022 Report Posted January 11, 2022 8 hours ago, PeterScott said: 1 d4 d5 2 c4 Nf6 3 cd: Nxd5 4 Nf3 …c6
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