SMAD. An Organ of Student Opinion. 1933. Volume 4. Number 4.
'Varsity Chess Players Star at Supper Time
'Varsity Chess Players Star at Supper Time.
The V.U.C. Chess Club's greatest venture this year has been,' the entering of a team in the "B" Grade of the Wellington Chess Championships. We have played four matches against other clubs, which have been huge successes, socially, if not from the point of view of wins. Chess is not a game that can be played hurriedly, and many of our best players find themselves too busy to participate in every match. Again, two of our matches took place during holidays, when every 'Varsity team suffers. But the games played more recently have shown a distinct improvement in our level of play. It won't be long before we are registering wins.
There is an idea abroad that chess is a game for the intellectual, scientific mind. That is partly true, but that the game has also some very material elements may be proved by conversing with any member of the team. Supper is a large item in any match. The sight of the men members quaffing ale at the Working Men's Club will not soon recede from the memory of the one women player who was present. The 'Varsity team has had a great welcome wherever it has played. Older clubs have encouraged us greatly, and not a little of our enthusiasm is due to the sincere good wishes received from the more experienced players of other clubs.
We would like to remind all players that chess evenings are held every Tuesday over in the gym., and to urge them to enter challenges. We cannot estimate a player's worth unless he will play competitive games, and we want the best offering for the team. Anyone wishing to take up the game can always find an instructor who will be able to teach, by consulting any member of the committee. We have a small library, in which can be found books to suit all grades of players from beginner to champion. Access to this, and to chess sets, is available through committeemen.