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Social Chess- Movie Night

Social Chess- Movie Night

Jul 4
04-07-2026 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Hobsons Bay Chess Club 108 Queen St, Altona VIC 3018, Australia

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β™ŸοΈ HBCC Social Night – Movie Night! πŸŽ¬πŸ•πŸΏ

Looking for a light, free, and relaxing evening with your chess friends and family? Come along for a casual HBCC Movie Night!

🍿 Free popcorn
πŸ• Pizza provided
😌 No pressure β€” just fun social community vibes

This time, we’ll be screening one of the most beloved chess films ever made:

πŸŽ₯ Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

Based on the true story of chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin, this acclaimed film follows a young boy discovering his extraordinary chess talent while navigating the pressures of competition, expectations, and finding his own path in the chess world.

More than just a movie about winning, it explores:

β™ŸοΈ The beauty and artistry of chess
🧠 Talent vs hard work
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦ Family support, expectations, and pressure
πŸ† Sportsmanship, character, and personal growth

Widely regarded as one of the greatest chess movies ever made, Searching for Bobby Fischer is heartfelt, inspiring, and enjoyable whether you’re a serious tournament player or simply love the game.

πŸ›‹οΈ Bring your quilts, bean bags, camping chairs β€” whatever makes you comfy!

Come relax, enjoy a great movie, good food, and wonderful company with the HBCC community.

Good movie. Great company. Wonderful memories.

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Location

Hobsons Bay Chess Club
108 Queen St, Altona VIC 3018, Australia

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