Chess Meetup

Description

It is a fun and friendly place to play, learn, and enjoy chess together.

Basic Rules For Players

• Have Fun! – The goal is to enjoy the game and help others learn and improve.
• Be Respectful – Treat ALL players with respect. No trash talk, arguments, or rude behavior.
• Be a Good Sport – Shake hands before and after each game, win or lose.
• Quiet During Games – Keep noise to a minimum while games are in progress. Spectators should not give advice or comment on ongoing games.
• Take Turns Playing – If others are waiting, finish your game and allow them a chance to play.
• No Food or Drinks – There is no food or drinks near the tables and chessboards.
• Keep the Space Clean – Put pieces back in their sets, throw away trash, and respect the playing area.
• Code of Conduct – Abide by our venue’s code of conduct

What To Expect

• When you first arrive, please sign in and get a name badge.
• We will have several chessboards available for play, so find an open board and sit. Introduce yourself, shake hands with the other player, determine who is white/black and begin play.
  • If there are no chessboards open, you are welcome to watch others playing quietly.
  • If there is a chessboard available and no one else is sitting there to play, please sit and wait for a challenger.
• The event ends at 8 PM. At 7:45 PM, we will announce to start wrapping up your existing games, please do not start new ones, and we will start putting up boards that are not occupied and cleaning up the area.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

• What ages are allowed to play? 
  All ages and skill levels are welcome to come and play.
• Do I need to bring my chessboard?
  That is not necessary. We provide boards for everyone to play, and some people bring their own as well, just in case there are not any available. Be sure to take your board home with you when you leave.

Notice:

We are an informal group, so people can come and go as needed. If you are bringing a child under the age of 13 to play chess, please do not leave your child at the group with a supervising adult to return later for pickup. All parents, guardians, or designated supervising adults are responsible for the child. If anyone is being disruptive to other chess players, they will be politely asked to review the rules posted at the welcome table.