Chess Society

louisethenerd

Hi everybody,

I want to know if there is a chess society in maynooth. I have loads of spare time on my hands and I'm not really into socialising. I'd rather play chess with like minded people. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

Seren_

There was one a few years ago I think, but I'm not sure about now. Get in touch with Naoise (vpcsud@nuimsu.com) in the SU and he will let you know! If there isn't one, you can always set one up.

louisethenerd

Your Text Here wrote: »

There was one a few years ago I think, but I'm not sure about now. Get in touch with Naoise (vpcsud@nuimsu.com) in the SU and he will let you know! If there isn't one, you can always set one up.

Is that the same Naoise who is president of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Society?

How so Joe

louisethenerd wrote: »

Is that the same Naoise who is president of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Society?

No, he's the Vice-President for Clubs, Societies and Union Development within the Students' Union.

CaoimH_in

Dude I love chess. If anything comes up don't forget to come back here!

Lorthas

As far as I know there is no chess society, but I'm also a big fan of chess. (I'm alright, but not great!) I'd be willing to bring in my board and have a few games at some point with anyone who wants a game, if that's not too weird.....

Dr. Nguyen Van Falk

i'd be well up for that love chess haven't played in years though, no theres no chess club, but i think games soc do boardgames every now and then

Alt_Grrr

If your creating a chess playing group in Maynooth, make sure you make it a club rather then a society.
As
A) Chess is seen as a sport
We could have inter-varsity Chess then
C) You might actually get some useful amount of capitation money

I'd be up for some chess, I really need to improve my game.

games soc always played chess & go on wednesdays when i was there

Dr. Nguyen Van Falk

anyone up for some chess-boxing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOvZP5ylimo

XxMCRxBabyxX

Alt_Grrr wrote: »

If your creating a chess playing group in Maynooth, make sure you make it a club rather then a society.
As
A) Chess is seen as a sport
We could have inter-varsity Chess then
C) You might actually get some useful amount of capitation money

I'd be up for some chess, I really need to improve my game.

Not in Ireland it's not.

Dr. Nguyen Van Falk

Dr. Nguyen Van Falk wrote: »

i'd be well up for that love chess haven't played in years though, no theres no chess club, but i think games soc do boardgames every now and then

Game Soc do boardgames every Tuesday.
AFAIR they have a few chess boards in their lockers, so if asked, they can dig them out.

CaoimH_in

Ya thats ridiculous. They've never played a proper game of chess in their lives.

The library would be a good spot for some chess I think. . . pretentious much?

Leptons

I'd probably give it a go, if it was set up. I like chess and I haven't really been able to work up some interest in myself for the other societies/clubs. Maybe I'm just lazy.

Alt_Grrr

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

Not in Ireland it's not.

good to see that Ireland is behind the curve as usual.

there campaign might have some traction if they actually put some details of say who decides what is a sport and for what reason and who should you contact about it.... you know... the usual stuff.

louisethenerd

CaoimH_in wrote: »

pretentious much?

ya i think you are a bit

CaoimH_in

Ouch.

banquo

1. e4.

Owned.

L1m1tless

if someone was to organise it I would be up for it. ICU Rating about 1500.

TheDrog

haven't played chess in years, was decent in my school days. Would be up for a game.

L1m1tless

There will be a casual chess club starting up soon in the Maynooth Library on main street. If anyone is interested please PM me.

Lorthas

I just sent a PM to you CowboyDreams, should be fun to play some casual chess games sometime.

Mastroph

GamesSoc runs board games on Tuesdays in JH5 from 7pm until 10pm. I'll make sure our chess sets are brought up from the locker next week. Hope to see some new faces!