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Stinky The Clown

(68,952 posts) Sat Dec 13, 2025, 12:40 AM Dec 2025

Way off topic question, if I may, Do we have a chess forum

I've been searching for a while, but to no avail.

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Way off topic question, if I may, Do we have a chess forum (Original Post) Stinky The Clown Dec 2025 OP

There is a gaming forum SheltieLover Dec 2025 #1

That appears to emphasize electronic games. lastlib Dec 2025 #2

I've noticed a few posts about electronic gaming, too SheltieLover Dec 2025 #3

Chess.com is a great place to play electronically GoodRaisin Dec 2025 #4

Thanks everyone Stinky The Clown Dec 2025 #5

SheltieLover

(80,508 posts)

1. There is a gaming forum

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 12:45 AM

Dec 2025

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1211

lastlib

(28,281 posts)

2. That appears to emphasize electronic games.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #1)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 12:49 AM

Dec 2025

I didn't see anything like classic board games there. (quick look)

I'd be interested in a forum/subforum for chess.

SheltieLover

(80,508 posts)

3. I've noticed a few posts about electronic gaming, too

Reply to lastlib (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 01:20 AM

Dec 2025

Maybe you two can lobby to start a chess forum?

Good luck!

GoodRaisin

(10,923 posts)

4. Chess.com is a great place to play electronically

Reply to lastlib (Reply #2)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 02:52 AM

Dec 2025

if there are DU members who decide they want to play each other. My son and I use it to get together for a friendly game every now and then.

Stinky The Clown

(68,952 posts)

5. Thanks everyone

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 07:51 PM

Dec 2025

My Son I nLaw is a fairly skilled chess player. I was hoping for ideas for Christmas gifts.

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