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Social Chess Group 2026

Social Chess Group 2026

Date & Time

Thursday’s 2:30-4:30pm

Checkmate Your Thursday Afternoons!

The SMSA Social Chess Members’ Group meets every Thursday from 2:30–4:30 pm in the Norman Selfe Room on Level Three.

Whether you know your Sicilian Defence from a Queen’s Gambit or are just learning the ropes, this is an invitation to sharpen your moves and enjoy a game in a friendly setting.

Best of all? It’s absolutely free for SMSA Members. All skill levels welcome.

Make your move. Call 02 9262 7300 or email membership@smsa.org.au. Your next great game is waiting.

Date & Time

Thursday’s 2:30-4:30pm

Location

Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, Pitt Street, Sydney NSW, Australia

Norman Selfe Room

280 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000

Level 3

Membership

When you join SMSA as member, you get a wide range of benefits.

Access to the SMSA Library

We are home to a unique collection of books, a highlight being our Mystery and Crime section.

Able to borrow from the Tom Keneally Centre

We are honoured to be the home of Tom Keneally’s personal collection of books, many of which have been used as research for his own works.

Access to member only events

Join a members group, share your passions, learn new skills, make new friends and get involved.

Access to member only activities such as members groups

We provide a variety of member only events, these are relaxed social occasions to have fun and make new friends.

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