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Location

4th Floor Meeting Room
Mechanics' Institute
57 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94104

Price

Free

Hours

05:15 - 6:15 PM

Contact info

415.393.0102
milibrary.org

Category

Lecture

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  • Near BART
  • Near MUNI
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Chess at the Mechanics’ Institute

Mechanics' Institute
Aug 11, 05:15PM – 06:15PM

Chess has been a fixture of the Mechanics’ Institute for 160 years. Learn about the Chess Club’s history, anecdotes about famous players and tournaments, and current achievements. Lecture by John Donaldson, Chess Director and International Master.

After the lecture stay and watch the Institute’s Tuesday Night Marathon.

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