Anyone actually interested in casual chess meetups around LA?

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What's up LA people - want to get some real opinions on this.

Been thinking about organizing some kind of relaxed chess gathering in the city. Nothing competitive or serious - just people meeting at coffee shop or bar to play few games and hang out. Would be welcoming for all skill levels, especially beginners who want to learn.

Before I put time in this idea, wondering:

- Would this be something you'd actually show up to?

- What would make it fun instead of weird/uncomfortable?

- Any immediate red flags that would keep you away?

Not trying to sell anything here - just checking if people would genuinely be interested in this type of thing. As fitness trainer I meet lot of people but curious about chess community specifically.

Any real feedback would be helpful, thanks.

Posted Apr 5, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC

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