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title: "Thinking like the other"
description: "Free chess club at Biblioteca El Mirador in Bogota. Learn to read your rival with puzzles and stories. Check date and time on the official source."
image: "https://quehacer.enbogota.app/images/eventos/ajedrez-malla_0.webp"
date: "2026-09-25T14:30:00-05:00"
category: "Books & talks"
source: "BibloRed"
canonical: "https://quehacer.enbogota.app/en/evento/pensar-como-el-otro"
---

# Thinking like the other

- **When:** Fri, Sep 25, 2:30 PM
- **Where:** Biblioteca Pública El Mirador
- **Price:** Free
- **Category:** Books & talks
- **Organizer:** BibloRed
- **Source:** [BibloRed](https://biblored.gov.co/programate/pensar-como-el-otro)

## About this plan

Biblioteca Pública El Mirador hosts a one-of-a-kind chess club called Think Like Your Opponent. The idea is simple and engaging. Before you move a piece, you step into your rival's mind and try to read their next move.

The session mixes puzzles from The Royal Study with a reading of the fable The Fox and the Jackal, plus analysis drills that walk you through different lines. It is a fresh way to approach chess, and you do not need any prior experience. Bring your curiosity and a willingness to train your strategy skills.

If you want free plans in Bogota that work your mind and put you in a room with other fans, this one belongs on your calendar.

- Chess club with a strategic focus
- Puzzles from The Royal Study
- Reading of the fable The Fox and the Jackal
- Drills to predict your opponent
- Free entry, no experience needed

## Who it's for

It fits curious minds, chess fans, book lovers, and families with teens who want a cultural, educational, and free plan in Bogota.

## Tips

- Get there early to grab a good seat.
- Bring a notebook and pencil if you want to track variations.
- Confirm the time and schedule on the official source before you go.
- If you bring kids, check the activity fits their age.
- Ask the library about other clubs and reading events on the calendar.

## FAQ

**Is the Think Like Your Opponent chess club free?**

Yes. Entry is free and you do not need any prior experience. Check the final details on the official BibloRed page.

**Where is the Think Like Your Opponent chess club in Bogota?**

It takes place at Biblioteca Pública El Mirador. Check the exact address and directions on the source before you go.

**When is Think Like Your Opponent?**

The planned date is September 25. Times and any changes are confirmed on the library's official page.

**Do I need to know how to play chess to attend?**

No. The club is built for beginners and curious visitors. The puzzles and drills help you learn from scratch.

**Is it a good plan for kids and families?**

Yes, it is a cultural and educational plan that works well for families with teens who enjoy reading and strategy games.

**How do I sign up or buy tickets?**

There is no ticket sale. Entry is free and the link to the official source is on this page for more information.

> Dates and prices may change. Always confirm on the source page.