Chess at the Exchange Bar

Come head to **The Exchange Bar** on 50 Rutland St (LE1 1RD) for a relaxed chess meetup, you could know the ins and outs of the Sicilian Dragon or the King's Indian, or maybe you just know how the horsey moves.

This isn’t a serious tournament. It’s all about:

1 . Meeting new people

2\. Playing a few casual games

3\. Having a drink and a laugh between moves

No pressure, no clocks, no stress, just some good vibes, a few blunders where you didn't see you were staring directly down the barrel of the Queen, and maybe the occasional *“I definitely meant to do that”* moment.

**Who’s it for?**

* Total beginners

* Rusty players getting back into it

* Confident players who don’t mind going easy… or showing off a little

The event is hosted by The Exchange Bar so please respect the bar and chess pieces and try to buy something while you're there.

Come solo or bring a friend — either way, you’ll have someone to play.

We’ll grab a table, set up some boards, and let the games unfold.

Worst case? Yo