How to Start a Chess Club

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather the stuff you will need.

   A few games of chess, maybe some timers. , A coffee shop could work.
   
   Ask the owner for permission first, though! Most of the time they will appreciate the extra business. , You can do this online (in local forums, or start a meetup.com group even).
   
   You can also post flyers. , Check with everyone who's interested to make sure it's a good time for them. , Set some ground rules and start playing chess! ,, Ask a teacher, councilor, principal, anyone who works at your school.
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   Step 2: Find a place where you can meet.

   Everyone has friends, regardless whether you're popular or not.
   
   So why not ask them to join the club with you? Or, if no one wants to you should do Step number 3: ,, Preferably with an artsy friend.
   
   Ask if you can announce it on the announcements or advertise it in the newspaper.
   
   Make sure you have permission, though! , Well, you have to have a place to do it, right? So ask maybe a teacher who doesn't teach a "required subject." (i.e. band, art, drama, P.E., music, etc. , Never do it on a weekend!! ,
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   Step 3: Advertise your club.

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   Step 4: Decide on a time for your first meeting.

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   Step 5: In the first meeting (and every meeting

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   Step 6: if it's not always the same people) have everyone introduce themselves.

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   Step 7: Give the members 50 coins and if they lose or win they should exchange the coins

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   Step 8: a member with no coins should pay and get coins.

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   Step 9: Ask for permission.

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    Step 10: Invite your friends!

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    Step 11: Invite people you don't even know.

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    Step 12: Make flyers!

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    Step 13: Ask for a teacher to volunteer it.

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    Step 14: Plan a time to attend your club.

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    Step 15: Now you have your very own chess club!

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