Domitianus Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Is there a local chess club? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 There certainly used to be one held weekly in Kingswood House... But perhaps some of the pubs and coffee bars could be persauased to supply outdoor tables during the summer. It is so civilied and continental (in a good way) to contemplate the Sicilian whilst sipping espresso and observing the passing humanity no? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitianus Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 I am a crap player so simply wish to improve my game. I thus need mentoring in some form of semi-formal environment. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 DOM. I am a good chess player. May I challenge you to a game? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I've been trying to find some chess people for a while so I would be up for a game or two. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitianus Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Before I offer a challenge....are you any good? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I'm reasonable......its been a while since I have played but I can hold my own Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Domitianus...I am good enough......name the time and place, Jeremy up for it too? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 There is a chess club for kids above that new bookshop on Northcross Road. Maybe they do adults too. (Or maybe you could challenge the kids) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitianus Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 I am scared that the kids will trounce me and then point me out in the street! Happened once before when I arm-wrestled a six year old and lost. Very embarrassing! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Karter, when you said Jeremy did you mean Jamie? If you did then yes I would be up for a game. Just let me know time and a place. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambles Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I would love to join a chess club. let me know. also love backgammon.......... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 jamie. I was talking to you yes, sorry bout the confusion. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
professordingo Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 local kids' chess club sats and suns 10 am above bookshop on nth cross rd - richard who runs it is very nice and would point you in the right direction - it's part of greenwich chess club, but i'm sure richard would tell you the nearest local adults' group Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 how about we say a day and a pub or coffee venue? whats good for everyone.i'm free on sat afternoons usually after 2.30pm or sundays after 12 and sometimes weeknight evenings but not monday, tuesday. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitianus Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 Good idea Jamie. Will get back to you on that. Who brings the set? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Jamie , dom, so we have agreed to play but in three is not possible, one more volunteer please to make it doubles! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfFocus Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Domitianus Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I am scared that the kids will trounce me and then> point me out in the street! I used to be quite good at chess til I was about 18 (****). Then people said you are a mathematician so you must be good at chess. This raised the goalposts to the point where I decided not to risk being only mediocre at chess. So I stopped playing.**** clearly any evidence as to whether I was good at chess at 17 has been lost in the mists of time so I can make this statement without feer of repraisal. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Dear AndrewIf my hunch is right then I have known you for a few years.(photographer right?)Then again you may be another Andrew Black. :))You should join us for our games of chess. Time and place yet to be set. Domitianus?????? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
batdog Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 RE: Chess in SE22http://www.turowski.com/chess/ = these are pure se22 people, just email them I am sure they will be able to address you on any chess matters... ( I know they used to have a chess club with regular meetings in the heart of SE22 but I am not updated ) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
greynolds Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I'm a real chess lover (although not a great player) and recently found out that there is a Dulwich Chess Club. It meets every Monday from 8pm upstairs at the Crown and Greyhound in the Village. Here's the website;http://www.dulwichplough.org.uk/index.php?fuseaction=clubvenueSee you there!G Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Ahhh I cannot do Monday's due to it being a dulwich forum footballing evening. Can anyone do other days? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-9925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOfFocus Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Perhaps various EDF related events should take place on different cycles of 8 days so that - no one is excluded from other events - people who have regular commitments elswhere (eg I have choir on most thurs) can come at least some of the timeThe astute reader will note my degree subject from a previous similar posting :-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-10139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 That sounds like a good plan. How about starting the Chess this coming Tuesday, then the following Weds etc etc? Should the venue be a bar? Andrew where is your choir and are they professionals? My partner is looking for a choir to join but for fun and to learn rather than one that is already outstanding. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-10231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Jamie, there's an a cappella group that I think rehearses at Horniman's each week. They do a mixture of musical styles, and it's all quite casual from what I'm told. You could google it, or I can find out more details if you like... I was told about it by someone, but never got round to looking in to it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/429-local-chess-club/#findComment-10232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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