About us
PLEASE READ ABOUT THE LESSONS AND OUR OTHER MEETUPS:
-This group offers something for every current and future chess player. We are an open, friendly, safe and welcoming group. All ages and skill levels can join us!
-For those new or returning to the game, or who want their children to learn, I offer group instruction at the rate of $10 per person per lesson. Through a repeating series of 3 lessons, I teach on an interactive wall board and provide accompanying handouts for each three-hour lesson. Lessons are offered only at our featured Saturday afternoon meetups, which happen once or twice per month - check the "Upcoming events" section on our main page for the schedule, as these meetups are posted a few weeks in advance. Each lesson builds off of the previous one, so take them in sequence to get the most out of my instruction. In addition to the beginners' lessons, we also have open play at these Saturday meetups, where other players can come and play friendly games while I am teaching the beginners. We play social unrated games, blitz, rapid or untimed.
-We have an online home (https://lichess.org/team/learn-to-play-chess-meetup-denver-co) and in-person meetups every day of the week all over the Denver and Colorado Springs metro areas. Lessons are not offered at any of these other events, but many players are willing to help during games. We have players ranging from beginner up to USCF/FIDE Master in the group, so there will always be people at your level. If possible, please bring a board and set (and clock if desired) when attending any of our meetups.
-IMPORTANT: you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend.
-Whether you are new to the game, played it long ago, or have been playing for years, chess is a lifelong hobby. I have taught chess for over 30 years in Colorado and I am willing to discuss private lessons as well. Come join us for a game - it's your move!
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Tuesday afternoon chess in Golden
Vellichor Coffee Roasters, 720 Golden Ridge Road, Golden, CO, USThe Golden chess club meets at the Vellichor Coffee shop every Tuesday from 12:30 to 5:00. Format is two weekly optional matches (early, late, or both) which are prearranged - the club organizer pairs you with people that you will play that week.
The first match is from 12:45-2:45 and the second is from 2:45 - 4:45 pm. It's not uncommon to play more than one game in each session depending on what the two of you find comfortable. Clocks are optional and games are casual, not USCF-rated.You are welcome to visit any week and meet the club - if you want to join, give us (before or after your visit) your email, telephone number, chess.com handle if you have one, and your approximate rating. We are pretty much in the 700 to 1600 range.
We issue an Email invitation to play each Friday and then schedule those who reply by Sunday noon with a Monday Email to the players. The present Golden club leader is Jim Zvanut at jzvanut43@gmail.com and he is the person to notify. Come out and join us - we love new players!
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