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Gambit 425

Chess for grade 4–adults

2023-10-03 18:00:00 2023-10-03 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Gambit 425 Main Library - Community Room

Tuesday, October 03
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-03 18:00:00 2023-10-03 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Gambit 425 (Grade 4–Adults) Play chess against others of all skill levels. Open to anyone in grade 4 and up who has experience with chess. Registration is required. (Click event title for more chess programs.) Main Library - Community Room

Main Library

Community Room

(Grade 4–Adults) Play chess against others of all skill levels. Open to anyone in grade 4 and up who has experience with chess. Registration is required. (Click event title for more chess programs.)

*We are encouraging everyone who attends to already know the basics of chess as we will be continuing to use the tournament (Swiss-style) matchmaking format.

Each monthly Gambit 425 session will consist of four timed chess matches. The more you participate in Gambit 425, the better we can match you to players at, or around, your skill level! Please register in advance to streamline the matchmaking and sign-in process.

This program is presented in partnership with the Carmel High School Chess Club.


MORE CHESS AT CCPL

(New for Fall 2023)

For Grades K–3 — Knights of the Square Table Chess Club. No chess experience necessary. Registration required. Click for dates, times, and more details.

For Grade 4–Adults — Gambit 425. For players of all skill levels in grade 4 and older who already have experience playing chess. Registration required. Click for dates, times, and more details.

For Adults — Drop-in Chess for Adults. Open play chess evenings. Registration not required. Click for dates, times, and more details.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Hobbies/Recreation | Games |

TAGS: | gambit | chess club | chess |

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