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Old 24-05-2012, 11:15   #1
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Believe it or not one of the fastest growing sports in Leeds is......chess. There is a strong growth in the number of players, clubs and indeed the number of schools who are taking part in chess in Leeds. Why not come and join us at Rose Forgrove? We are the current Leeds champions and welcome players of all levels. Find us at Leeds Rose Forgrove Chess Club
 
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Old 27-05-2012, 13:00   #2
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Is 'sport' an appropriate definition of chess?
 
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Old 28-05-2012, 11:26   #3
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Absolutely, it is recognised as a sport by the International Olympic Committee and indeed chess has its own Olympiad.
 
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Old 19-06-2012, 01:14   #4
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I played for you once. I got beaten by a 10 year old! That was the end of my chess career!
I do like your website though.
 
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Old 20-06-2012, 13:14   #5
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That's cool! I believe so that it's really growing today. I myself a fan of it. I will find way to play soon...


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Believe it or not one of the fastest growing sports in Leeds is......chess. There is a strong growth in the number of players, clubs and indeed the number of schools who are taking part in chess in Leeds. Why not come and join us at Rose Forgrove? We are the current Leeds champions and welcome players of all levels. Find us at Leeds Rose Forgrove Chess Club
 
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Old 21-07-2012, 05:43   #6
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Absolutely That's cool! I believe so that it's really growing today.
 
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Old 23-07-2012, 07:37   #7
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I love chess is the game of mind, its can makes you brain healthful.
 
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Old 23-07-2012, 08:04   #8
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It is a game,a puzzle to be unravelled with changing situations but a sport? I am yet to be convinced.l
 
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