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Meet other local chess players to talk strategy and play games.

less than 1 mile
away in
Boston, MA
39
Chess Players
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Meet other local chess players to PLAY AND IMPROVE OUR GAME ! THE MORE WE PLAY THE BETTTER WE GET.

1.7 miles
away in
Boston, MA
18
Chess Players
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Chess players of all levels are welcome. No fiercely competitive types please. Laid back atmosphere. Welcome all experience levels. Goal is to learn strategies, understand techniques and have fun! I have 2 chess boards. Friendly wagers are available (beers or drinks). But the most important part is to learn more about chess and have fun.This is a b

38.6 miles
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Worcester, MA
4
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Name Location Date joined
I pledged

 i am from boston and live in western mass now and still vist friends and family in boston 

Boston, MA Jun 8, 2008
David
Somerville, MA Jun 4, 2008
Nashua, NH May 23, 2008
Mike
Worcester, MA May 7, 2008
Matthew
Cambridge, MA May 5, 2008
Craig
I pledged

 I want these local Meetups because I'm new to town and want to meet others with similar interests. 

Westwood, MA Mar 11, 2008
roxana
Boston, MA Mar 3, 2008
Cambridge, MA Feb 17, 2008

 I'm a classically trained singer that would be interested in almost any genre, but particularly jazz. 

Boston, MA Jan 21, 2008
Boston, MA Jan 4, 2008
Boston, MA Dec 26, 2007
Mykal

 My name is Mykal and I have lived in Boston for about 5 years. I haven't been an active player in some time, but would like to get back to playing. 

Brighton, MA Dec 2, 2007

 I was an avid chess player in high school & college, but have not played for many years. I would really like to start playing regularly again. I've also wanted to learn mah-jong & go... 

Boston, MA Nov 20, 2007
Debra

 Bugger. I'm signing up in the high hopes you ever have a more northerly meetup. I LOVE chess and play & teach Mah Jong. Really want to learn Go after reading "The Girl Who Played Go " this year. I work near Boston but Quincy's a bit too far. :^( 

Hampton, NH Nov 20, 2007
joe
joe
Everett, MA Nov 20, 2007
Sam
I pledged

 Hi there everyone. Like to get to know new people! 

Natick, MA Nov 12, 2007
Cambridge, MA Nov 8, 2007
Jo
Jo

 My latest passion is golf, am looking for folks interested in meeting once a week to hit the range and courses in the Boston area. Would like to eventually enter tournaments. 

Saugus, MA Oct 11, 2007
Joe
Joe

 Hello (hajimemashite) 

Maynard, MA Oct 2, 2007
Lexington, MA Oct 2, 2007
Barry
Beverly, MA Oct 2, 2007
Marc
Mansfield, MA Oct 2, 2007

 hi my name is Eric Pratt, i like chess I am mostly a beginner with some knowledge of stratigys. i would like some info about your group. i would like to be taught some new moves. please e-mail me 

Westford, MA Oct 2, 2007
Boston, MA Oct 2, 2007
David Schneider-Joseph
Arlington, MA Oct 2, 2007

 A Long Term Investor with a particular focus on Precious Metals and Mining Companies. Attention to to other commodities as well, and deep value operating companies. 

Boston, MA Oct 2, 2007
Erik K**

 Hello Chess and Board Games Fans, This meetup is for people to play chess and board games in non cafe and restaurant setting. The idea is to bring people with a common interest in playing board games together and so they may play. 

Arlington, MA Oct 2, 2007

 Hi, I am a complete novice and would love to learn how to play. My 4 year old grand son would really like me to play with him and he has got a Russian tutor. 

Brookline, MA Oct 2, 2007
Brian B.

 Hey! I've enjoyed these kinds of groups in past places and would love to join one here. Thanks! 

Boston, MA Sep 19, 2007
Boston, MA Sep 17, 2007
Hernan
Cambridge, MA Aug 20, 2007
donald
Marlborough, MA Aug 13, 2007
Natalie

 I want these local Meetups because my husband likes to play chess, and I don't! So this is for him! 

Nashua, NH Aug 11, 2007

 I want these local Meetups because I want to get better at chess! 

North Chelmsford, MA Aug 9, 2007
Mary
West Roxbury, MA Aug 5, 2007
Boston, MA Aug 1, 2007

 I used to play a lot back in high school, long ago. However, I still know what all the pieces do! 

Medford, MA Jul 23, 2007

 Hi, I am looking forward to play chess with amateurs 

Waltham, MA Jul 23, 2007
Arlington, MA Jul 23, 2007
David J
Cambridge, MA Jul 23, 2007
Cambridge, MA Jul 23, 2007
Boston, MA Jul 23, 2007
Mike

 Hey everyone. I am trying to gather people to play from this site and craigslist. If interested in playing, feel free to contact me: Zampour232@hotmail.com Games will be somewhere in or around Boston, but just trying to get players as of now. 

Boston, MA Jul 23, 2007
Tetteh Otuteye
Brighton, MA Jul 23, 2007
cindy

 I want these local Meetups because it's an interesting subject, and I've had many personal psychi experiences. 

Stoughton, MA Jul 23, 2007
Michael

 I want local Settlers of Catan Meetups because I love Settlers! 

Allston, MA Jun 4, 2007
Medford, MA Mar 18, 2007
Boston, MA Feb 4, 2007
Cambridge, MA Jan 19, 2007
Revere, MA Jan 19, 2007

 I'm on AIM: tenfingazofdeath Msg me if you'd like to talk to me. 

Cambridge, MA Jan 19, 2007
Chris
Somerville, MA Jan 19, 2007
lew gitelman

 Hi, Love to play poker and live closeby in Cambridge 

Cambridge, MA Jan 19, 2007
Warwick, RI Dec 26, 2006
tony
New Bedford, MA Dec 25, 2006
Jonathan

 I want these local Meetups because I like to meet up. I enjoy the free exchange of ideas and strategies with like minded individuals. 

Boston, MA Dec 14, 2006
Dennis
Boston, MA Dec 11, 2006

 I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet other people, and I like board games 

Brighton, MA Dec 3, 2006

 I want these local Meetups because i would like my 8 year old to get involved 

Nashua, NH Nov 3, 2006
Glen

 Hello, i'm new to the Boston area and looking forward to meeting up to play and discuss chess. 

Malden, MA Aug 8, 2006
bill
Nashua, NH Aug 8, 2006
Stephen
Leominster, MA Aug 8, 2006

 I want these local Meetups because I enjoy board games and I would like to meet new people! 

Boston, MA Jul 25, 2006
Franklin, MA Dec 2, 2005
Boston, MA Nov 20, 2005
Boston, MA Sep 10, 2005
sunny
North Billerica, MA Sep 10, 2005
Tony Eye

 I used to love to play, but have not had time for a long while. My goal is to get better, someday I hope to be able to best my son (he started beating me 10 years ago). 

Melrose, MA Sep 10, 2005

 Been playing for years but never really learned strategy or openings. Also miss playing humans as my pops stopped playing me after i finally learned how to beat him :) would love to just play for fun :) 

Medford, MA Sep 10, 2005
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When a new Chess Meetup Group starts…
  • "I promise to attend the first Meetup"
    1 person pledged
    Craig
  • "I'll help organize our Meetups"
    2 people pledged
    Iah
    Craig
  • "I can chip in money toward group expenses"
    1 person pledged
    Craig
  • "I have an idea for our first Meetup"
    1 person pledged
    Iah
  • "I'm happy to bring some food to our Meetup"
    2 people pledged
    Iah
    Craig
  • "I would love to share my expertise"
    2 people pledged
    Iah
    Craig
  • "I'll spread the word about the Meetup"
    3 people pledged
    Iah
    Craig
    Sam
  • "I know a great place to meet"
    1 person pledged
    Iah

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