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Alexey Root from "Chess Life" magazine published an article this month on outdoor chess around the world. Click on the link below: new.uschess.org/news/take-it-outside-fresh-air-chess-around-world
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  And then there is....St. Louis outdoor chess scene.
   Winter chess scene in Vilnius, Lithuania. Beautiful!
Photo credit: Go Vilnius   The giant chess pieces and board are constantly a people magnet. Montreal has 4 of these that are very popular in good weather during the outdoor season. Photo credit: Hugh Brodie.
 This outdoor chess park in Fort McMurray Alberta (Northern Canada) almost vanished to plans for a parking lot. But concerned citizens took action with a petition and the park carries on with continuous chess fun.
Gourmet Ice Cream Store beside the Chess Tables!  Getting ready for the Kitchener Chess Festival, August 2-5, 2019
 Photo credit: Jamie MacInnis
Speed Chess session on warm midsummer's afternoon.  Tony, the oldest regular chess player at the Kitchener tables. Age 85 he is still strong, alert and active. I took this picture today as he was in the midst of his games.
 Best way to learn piece value. Photo credit: Jeffrey Vollmer, St. Louis, Missouri
 I spent a day engaging the public at Chessfest 2019, Toronto's largest outdoor Chess Festival.
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