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3rd Oct 2020 Blitz at Whitehead Railway Museum

3rd Oct 2020 Blitz at Whitehead Railway Museum
Everyone enjoyed the open air chess blitz at Whitehead Railway Museum. Sat 3rd Oct 2020
Steam Trains and Chess - what a brilliant mix. Brendan Jamison organised with Chris Dorrian who arranged the venue and help setup with Edward Hanzharov. The Whitehead Railway Museum provided a covered outside set of table - many thanks.
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