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Chess in the library

Are you already a chess fan? Or just curious and would like to try it out? Whatever skill level you are on, come play chess with us and Atle Grønn!

Atle Grønn and a chess board

Whether you are a curious beginner or a budding chess master, you are welcome to a pleasant afternoon of chess!

Program

  • "Sjakk-kultur før og nå". Lecture in Norwegian by chess expert, author and professor at UiO, Atle Grønn. Grønn has published several books on chess at Cappelen Damm. NB! The lecture is moved to Scene HumSam.
  • After the lecture, anyone who wants can play simultaneous chess against the master in the lower level of the library.
  • Boards, pieces and digital clocks are provided by the Academic Chess Club for those who want to play an informal game of chess.

We will be serving free coffee, tea and biscuits.

The event starts at 18:00 on Scene HumSam. Those who want can sit until 22:00 at the latest, when the library closes.

Published Jan. 10, 2025 9:06 AM - Last modified June 16, 2025 8:57 PM