ColCHESSter Chess in Colchester the city of chess

ColCHESSter is promoting chess for everyone around Colchester, UK. This Twitter account is no longer being used.

[ColCHESSter Chess in Colchester the city of chess @ChessInColter]

This was the first tweet. Two years and over 400 tweets later, I'm no longer updating Twitter. You can still enjoy an archive of the ColCHESSter journey. Many thanks to my non-bot followers, #chesspunks and #chess #streetchess and #pubchess enthusiasts.

[ColCHESSter Chess in Colchester the city of chess @ChessInColter]

Colchester is Britain’s 1st city as well as one of its newest. We have excellent #chess clubs but as yet no #streetchess scene. What's missing here? Whether you are in Castle Park, Knights Field, Bishop Road or Queen Street you should not be far from a game of chess!

[ColCHESSter Chess in Colchester the city of chess @ChessInColter]

@ecfchess If you want to read the article without using a magnifying glass, it is reproduced here: https://t.co/SMxCJLpUxI On the website, you can also go into more depth on some of the topics. #chess

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The @ecfchess magazine ChessMoves, in November 2024, carried an article summarising the ColCHESSter project. If you want more chess, then replicate this project. https://t.co/UZUh9kPWbR #chess #chesspunks #community #colchester

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If you are looking for good causes to support, then I know a Colchester chess player who is doing great things and is looking for 2025 funding for Disability Debrief https://t.co/3mHiGwhIJo #chess #colchester #chesspunks

[ColCHESSter Chess in Colchester the city of chess @ChessInColter]

Colchester is the city of chess. Add the calendar to your Google calendar to get club and meetup updates. https://t.co/8h0cmvgITJ
#chess #colchester

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The new compactor bin on Colchester High Street is a heritage-defying eyesore, but it allows vertical chess playing. Get you pieces from https://t.co/1Bxy4DeCTo
Win or draw? Who to move!
#chess #chesspunks

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Pleased to make an anonymous-undisclosed-amount donation to https://t.co/VFtM4dx4ES and not just because of the chess! #chess #colchester #PlayBetterWhenNotShivering

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As well as the exhibitions, you can borrow a chess set and play in the cafe at The Minories. #chess #colchester https://t.co/vwCBRrizPm

[ColCHESSter Chess in Colchester the city of chess @ChessInColter]

Seems every time I login to what used to be Twitter all I see is new followers that are just bots with thousands of follows and a few followers. One or two announcements about chess coming from me soon but otherwise why should I stay? #chess #NoiseBad

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Tooting do not be alarmed! Just posting for fun this copy email from Meetup begging for someone to renew an account. Experience tells me a Meetup account is too expensive for organising social chess - there are better ways https://t.co/Xt75ii5Fh8 #chess

[ColCHESSter Chess in Colchester the city of chess @ChessInColter]

Went to GO4 Cafe Chess Club last Thursday and got too engrossed in the chess to take a photo! Every Thursday from 5pm - knock for entry. You can borrow a set to play during opening hours: now Thursday to Sunday. Great coffee! https://t.co/92G8JSBQ4Q #chess

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Another place to play chess in Colchester added to the website. https://t.co/EUNj54ZfOt #chess #Colchester #DrawOffers

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Thought I would post some good chess news today - checked my account notifications - who puts this insulting toad (turns out not directly aimed at me) on my Twitter. Musk get a grip. #notchess

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Quite a busy week for chess in Colchester - or to put it another way, chess is an everyday thing! #chess #Colchester #HalloweenOpeningAnyone

[ColCHESSter Chess in Colchester the city of chess @ChessInColter]

Castle Early CHESS over the last few weeks has been buzzing. Come along to meet new chess friends! https://t.co/5qb5rgPvCT #chess # Colchester

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If you feel sluggish on a Saturday morning you should leap out of bed and play some chess! https://t.co/5qb5rgPvCT #chess #colchester

[ColCHESSter Chess in Colchester the city of chess @ChessInColter]

Good to see FIDE joining my social chess initiative. A bit late but perhaps the organisation will have some success outside Colchester.

[International Chess Federation @FIDE_chess]

2025: the “Year of Social Chess” ♟️

👉 The Year of Social Chess aims to bring chess to diverse communities and settings, from prisons and refugee camps to elderly care homes and addiction recovery centers. By focusing on chess as a tool for social good, FIDE will champion projects that foster cognitive development, community building, and rehabilitation.

Read more 👇
🔗 https://t.co/VuChEslteG

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The chess board is a knightmare space. I'd rather play with pieces that were not named for crown and church.
We need more rooks especially in government! #chess #badbishops

[Humanists UK @Humanists_UK]

BREAKING:

MPs have rallied to support amendments to a government bill to remove the automatic right for 26 Church of England bishops to sit in the House of Lords.

Fantastic to see such support.

https://t.co/4Z9r2DbS8A

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Farmer's market today by the Jonathan Penrose Chess Park, so much to enjoy in #Colchester https://t.co/s0VFci6KmM #chess

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Starting another great week for chess in Colchester https://t.co/8h0cmvgITJ

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One of the great things about chess in Colchester is Colchester. After Castle early CHESS I'm off to Firstsite for an interesting concert https://t.co/0bfF11ySNx #chess

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