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Chess, and its variations

2024-08-22 17:30:00 2024-08-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago Chess, and its variations Learn about the classical game of strategy and its variations through the years.  This session, we'll explore "Fairy chess pieces"; chess pieces not used in conventional chess but incorporated into certain chess variants.  Each session starts with a brief lecture on the topic, with the rest of the time dedicated for playing.  Some chess sets, regular and specialized, available for playing.  Program aimed at adults, but teens welcome.  All skill levels welcome, beginner to experts. Alford Branch Library - Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Thursday, August 22
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-22 17:30:00 2024-08-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago Chess, and its variations Learn about the classical game of strategy and its variations through the years.  This session, we'll explore "Fairy chess pieces"; chess pieces not used in conventional chess but incorporated into certain chess variants.  Each session starts with a brief lecture on the topic, with the rest of the time dedicated for playing.  Some chess sets, regular and specialized, available for playing.  Program aimed at adults, but teens welcome.  All skill levels welcome, beginner to experts. Alford Branch Library - Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Alford Branch Library

Leonard & Celia Levand Community Room

Learn about the classical game of strategy and its variations through the years.  This session, we'll explore "Fairy chess pieces"; chess pieces not used in conventional chess but incorporated into certain chess variants.  Each session starts with a brief lecture on the topic, with the rest of the time dedicated for playing.  Some chess sets, regular and specialized, available for playing.  Program aimed at adults, but teens welcome.  All skill levels welcome, beginner to experts.

AGE GROUP: | Teens Grades 6-12 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

Alford Branch Library

Phone: (316) 350-3261

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Alford Branch Library is located in south Wichita near the south YMCA. It has a drive-up window, a large meeting room, and two study rooms. The study rooms are available on a first-come/first-served basis.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am