This is inspirational! It must be OK for 2 people to sit opposite each other in the open air with cups of coffee, so surely a chess set is OK as well, regardless of whether it is a sport or a game, or organised or not. Lots of cities in Europe have permanent games tables set up in parks, where people can turn up and play socially. In NYC there are Washington Square, where you bring your own equipment, and Central Park, where it is provided in a "Games Pavilion". Also Bryant Square. I've recently noticed single games tables being set up in Barnet parks. Obviously it would best to have 6 or a dozen all together in one place, perhaps using a band-stand. Adam, you could be a chess hustler like the boys in Washington Square - a couple of quid for a 5 + 5 minute game! All the best, John Worroll
This is inspirational! It must be OK for 2 people to sit opposite each other in the open air with cups of coffee, so surely a chess set is OK as well, regardless of whether it is a sport or a game, or organised or not. Lots of cities in Europe have permanent games tables set up in parks, where people can turn up and play socially. In NYC there are Washington Square, where you bring your own equipment, and Central Park, where it is provided in a "Games Pavilion". Also Bryant Square. I've recently noticed single games tables being set up in Barnet parks. Obviously it would best to have 6 or a dozen all together in one place, perhaps using a band-stand. Adam, you could be a chess hustler like the boys in Washington Square - a couple of quid for a 5 + 5 minute game! All the best, John Worroll
I am prepared to run an event outdoors from June 12th, nominations for suitable venues / spaces please!