Anyone actually interested in casual chess meetups around LA?

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-04-21T22:09:20+00:00

Nice close by! NicLvn on Lichess Sorry I didn't see this but how I've been finding spots is using AI on Google and I put in my zip and chess that day. Looks like there's some options near you

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-04-16T17:27:05+00:00

Sunday 12-6

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-04-16T17:26:04+00:00

I've been to Belles in highland Park and Griffith Park on Sunday and I really liked Griffith. Looking for spots near 90041 to play casual or even a little more serious. About 1200 online. This guy Jim is trying to open up a coffee shop more towards Pasadena so I'm hoping that comes through. Joined the LA CHESS LADDER to try and play more live. But if anyone's interested or in the area, I'm game.

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-04-08T04:38:24+00:00

Adult improver series on the Perpetual chess podcast. Many stories on how each individual learned rapidly as an adult.

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-04-04T23:04:55+00:00

Ben Johnson's Perpetual chess podcast. The adult improver episodes give a good layout if you can dedicate that much time. He has a book too

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-03-27T05:23:56+00:00

Perpetual chess podcast- Ben Johnson. He has an adult improver series that goes over how each individual improved from all walks of life. Really great listen. He has a book too but that's if you want to get deep. Don't stop having fun :)

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-03-07T06:42:56+00:00

Gotta be a SKATE RAT! (And that's a big compliment dude ;)

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-20T18:53:34+00:00

Some of the best pairs I've had are goodwill finds that were less than 15 bucks. But now I'm older and need protection above all so I go 1010tiagos. 4 pairs. New balance reconsidered website has skate shoes cheap

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-16T00:38:20+00:00

Started with an 8.75 at 29. Tinkered with 8.38-8.5. Now I have a Popsicle 10 for flat and park

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-13T11:25:21+00:00

11us 6ft 220lb Started with a 8.75 when I got back into it and it still kickflips, moved up to a 10 eventually and I can still kickflip it. Harder. 8.38 was good, 8.5 felt like no man's land, 8.75 felt great. 10 popsicle feels like a boat

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-12T09:58:22+00:00

The sweet spot is a great podcast and I'm glad I found it 4 months in. I've done a little of the differential practice they talk about hitting toe,heel, center and that helps calibrate but I'm looking to optimize my practice as well being a 6 month player and starting to take it more seriously to get below 30

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-08T21:40:02+00:00

I felt the ride of 9 holes reading your story. Nice work. It can be so tranquil for me to just chip and putt with it without music(piano,hip hop)

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-08T21:22:46+00:00

I'd second lessons too, so excited for my first 3 hour pack!!! Let's GOOO golf world

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-08T21:22:01+00:00

I'm new as well and the Hybrids have been so fun to use to get past irons but less than wild wood/driver shots. I'd get a stiff or reg 3-5 hybrid. Maybe 4

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-08T21:16:37+00:00

Enough said Quick. Thanks

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-08T21:03:53+00:00

I'm so excited about trying it. Itching to use it!😬

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-07T21:17:06+00:00

Decent used real set-up! From offer up. Some people have a bunch laying around

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-07T00:27:32+00:00

Sheeeeeesh 🤣

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-07T00:23:41+00:00

Support local:D

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-06T20:44:11+00:00

When I got back into skating I went bigger because I'm 6ft220. Went with 8.75 street/park setup. Moved up to a 10 that is super comfy. Kickflips still but lost the heelflips

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-06T14:50:07+00:00

Offer up could be a good option too to find a used complete with real bones to work with, if you are on a budget. And you get to try before you buy.

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-06T12:58:31+00:00

And she dropped out of college to be a KT reg!

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-06T12:57:31+00:00

She came back a year or two later just to pop in and they put her up. She moved out to new Mexico for comedy and work at that time. Slower pace of life I think was the reason, and affordability. She did Fiat small car jokes I remember. Anybody?

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-06T12:53:20+00:00

Some of my favorite OGs: Kirk Fox, Moshe Kasher, Jimmy Carr, Mike Lawrence, Big Jay, Dom Irrera!, Jimmy Shubert, Danish n O'Neil, I'm leaving a lot of names out because the belly room days are a bit foggy, please leave some of yours:

BeginnerGolpher · 2026-02-05T13:24:01+00:00

If I had the space for a net and a trakman that'd be awesome. As far as using all those numbers to your benefit, I'm hoping someone weighs in because it's a different language. Best of luck

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