Boston's Creative Chess Club!

Sat Jan 18 2025 at 11:30 am to 02:00 pm UTC-05:00

Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center | Cambridge

Chris von Spitzer
Publisher/HostChris von Spitzer
Boston's Creative Chess Club! Discover the World of Creative Chess...where the traditional game takes on a twist!
About this Event

For our next event at Boston's Creative Chess Club, we'll feature Colour Chess (This one is color wild!), Dungeon Chess, Royal Chess: Think Poker + Chess, Knightmare Chess (Magic the Gathering + Chess), and my four-player chess set.


Discover the World of Creative Chess

...where the traditional game takes on a twist!


Some Highlights from our Collection:

-Beyond Chess (You move a piece and then a square!)

-4-Player Chess!
-Marvel Heroes Chess Set

-Star Wars Chess Set!
-Chess Plus! (Pieces can merge and move as either piece or can split back into their original pieces)
-Loka Chess: Chess meets Dungeons and Dragons!
-Chessaga Adventure Game: Over 8 chess variants, blending adventure video games and chess!
-Eternal Kings: A fusion of Magic the Gathering and Chess!
-Colour Chess (This one is color wild!)
-Knightmare Chess: Another Magic the Gathering + Chess variant
-Stealth Chess: Think Stratego + Chess!
-Infinity Chess: Instead of a traditional square board, it’s a board in the shape of a an infinity symbol!
-Space Chess: Multiple boards stacked in different levels
-Lord of the Rings Chess
-Peace Chess: Pieces can’t be captured..they dance with each other! To win: you have to dance with the king!
-Dungeon Chess
-Super Mario Chess
-Chess 2
-Batman Chess
-Tile Chess: Think Dominoes + Chess
-Royal Chess: Think Poker + Chess
-Proteus Chess: Chess with Dice!
-Variants for Knightmare Chess
-Party Chess with eight players!
and more!


What exactly is Creative Chess?

It retains the core gameplay of traditional chess, but with alterations in elements like the number of players, the board design, or the rules, making each game a novel experience.


Why play creative chess?

-Enhances creative problem-solving skills
-Fosters open-mindedness
-Provides a concentration workout
-Encourages social interaction
-Teaches teamwork
-Be a part of a one-of-a-kind memory!
-Levels the playing field with more experienced players!
-And most importantly, It's FUN!


The event will be on January 18th, 11:30am- 2:00 pm at:

Harvard University's The Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138


For food options at the Campus Center, check out this link:

https://commonspaces.harvard.edu/smith-campus-center/food


We'll be inside by Sally's Sandwiches.


*We’ll meet every two weeks on Saturdays, with at least three new games in the spotlight each time. *Unless stated otherwise.


Never played Chess?

No worries! I love teaching new players! All skill levels are welcome! In fact, creative chess games can level the playing field!


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Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center, 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States

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