Chess casual fun

Tim Robbins · 02-09-2023 10:05AM #1

Hi,

Two boys started playing chess 11, 13. Nearest chess club is 20 mins drive away and started back up end of sept

Is there anywhere more casual to meet up and have a few games of chess in Dublin or is it all just club's?

Thanks

bduffy · 03-09-2023 11:21PM

Mostly clubs. Online is your only option that I know of, unless it's through schools....

satguy · 04-09-2023 12:00AM

Chess.com is very good,, play a few games to get a rating, then stick to the tournaments,, one starts every half hour or so..

Ginger83 · 04-09-2023 12:44AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121066019#Comment_121066019

Are there any options for tournaments that are not against the clock? I use a hands free technology that can be slow

satguy · 04-09-2023 12:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121066089#Comment_121066089

No, all the tournaments would be on the clock,,, But some of them are 30 minutes,, so lots of time.

cdeb · 04-09-2023 06:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058311881/chess-casual-fun

Clubs can be fairly casual in fairness.

What are you thinking of in terms of activity?

global23214124 · 10-09-2023 01:35PM

You try meetup.com. there is one in courigans, rathmines every Tuesday at 9 or there's one in belfry/sin e every second Sunday

JackStones · 29-05-2025 10:31AM

has anyone found a good online spot to play casual, no-pressure games lately?

I’ve been using Lichess and the analysis board with friends is pretty handy. Do any of you use voice chat while playing, or do you just stick to the in-game chat? I'm curious how others keep the social aspect going.

Baltazzar · 02-06-2025 12:28PM

I always get a bit rusty after long breaks. Playing online games really helped me ease back into it without pressure. I usually jump into a few 10-minute games in the evening just to keep sharp and enjoy some light strategy. It’s been great for casually reconnecting with chess without making it feel like a big deal.

Chess casual fun

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