Lostwithiel U3A does not, at this time, have a chess Group. However, any member of Lostwithiel U3A is welcome to join The U3A National Chess by email Group. "Just two years into the formation of the U3A National Chess by email. there are 57 members from 54 different UK U3As playing chess with one another by email. How does it work? It operates via a page in the members’ area of the national website (www.u3a. org.uk) and holds the following information about each member: name, grade, U3A, short chess profile, preferred speed of play and email address. Any member can request a game and moves are exchanged by email; as simple as that. There is no limit to the number of members that can join; the more the merrier! Chess is a serious game and can become stressful. However, U3A chess by email has all the ingredients to make for enjoyable, stress-free chess. How can it be done?
The wide range of grades of player on the ‘Players List’ means that anyone from a recent learner to a county player can find someone of their own level to play." More information about the group on the National U3A Web Site at www.u3a.org.uk To access the details on how to join the National Chess by Email Group you will need to log in as a member. If you are not already registered as a member you will need to create an account. Once logged in go to the “Members Area Home Page” and then to “Subject Advice”. Then click on “Chess by Email” in the alphabetical list for details of how the system works and who to contact to join the grou. |