Chess anyone?

krappyrubsnif

I'll DM you.  Basically up for a mid-week game if you are, but not this week.

checkski

@ you others.<div><br></div><div>I enjoyed my game with Krappy, who is improving by leaps and bounds. Do not pay too much attention to his modesty, nor to his flattery. I am not improving at all. I get by on one or two things I have learnt, plus a few stale routines from my past. </div><div><br></div><div>Ah well, it's good fun, and I have enjoyed enjoyed putting real names to made-up monikers. I wonder who Sutent really is...</div>

Sutent

Comprehensively beaten by Krappy last night. I couldn't cope with his relentless attacking. @chekski you have to teach me some skills

krappyrubsnif

A most enjoyable evening spent with @Sutent indeed. I am told I am very aggressive. News to me. *Rolls up sleeves.* Next?

checkski

With pleasure, Sutent - insofar as I have any to teach. Why don't you skip the football one Monday, and join us at the W B Yeats? Not for me to say, but I wouldn't object to that very congenial hostelry becoming the official venue of the SGCC (work it out). I gather the real ale is superb, and Arkady liked the old-fashioned 50s music - but I'll pass on that one. Hardly any other punters, too, which pleased me, although one felt sorry for the management. The enterprise will surely take off soon, though: this place is top of the league. Are you listening, Detritus? 2 steps from your gaff, I believe. And surely not too far for Dion and JMcG... and anyone else who fancies a game. No women, so far; in fact, there never have been, in my circle(s). Is it a bloke's game? Can't think why, if so.

miss annie

I will chase @Detritus out of the house with a broom next Monday and make sure he joins you! The WB Yeats always seems quiet on a Monday, but certainly getting busier the rest of the week. Good for them, it looks lovely now.

checkski

No chess for you, Miss Annie? I think we have 4 sets now, so plenty of room for more players. Or perhaps you and some of your gang would like to knit, at the next table? Before I am accused of sexism, I will now admit that I am, or was, no mean knitter myself. STUNNED SILENCE. Mind you, I was 14 when I last knat. It was a jersey, and took me a year, by which time it was too small. Months and months of laborious stocking stitch.. no wonder I gave up.

Arkady

The kitchen is closed on a Monday, which is no doubt a factor.

Sutent

@chekski - Ok I will try and look into missing football. I only play once a week now so its a hard thing to give up for me. WB yeats is perfect for me as I live at the end of Moray Rd. I look forward to sharpening my chess skills

checkski

Good. Tomorrow, perhaps, Sutent? And how about you others? Or does the Bank Holiday make it a no-no?

Sutent

Am afraid am off to park theatre tomorrow m if you go with Rowan arts its pay what you can. Thursday?

checkski

Are you going to the theatre today or tomorrow, Sutent? Chess has so far been on a Monday. Today is Monday. Krappy? Arkady? Detritus, even?

Sutent

Am going theatre on Tuesday. I can't make tonight (Monday)

krappyrubsnif

I will attempt to struggle through the rain as far as the WBY, if anyone is going to be there.  What time?

checkski

Good man. 6.30?

checkski

He beat me, the rotten so-and-so! Well, we agreed on a draw. The thing is, Krappy is getting better and better, whereas poor old Checkski is doing the other thing. Well done, pardner. No-one else, I was not surprised to discover, in this unspeakable weather, although the pub was quite full. Monday night is also poker night at the WBY, from now on, I think, and there are sometimes as many as 20 of them.

krappyrubsnif

Chess tonight 6.30 WBY if anyone cares to join.<div><br></div><div>No experience necessary (I have zilch).<br><div><br></div><div>As some of existing chess players can't do Monday some other night will also be arranged if anyone interested.</div></div>