Crowley spent much of his time at university engaged in his pastimes, becoming president of the chess club and practising the game for two hours a day; he briefly considered a professional career as a chess player.
克劳利将他在大学中的大部分时间都用于消遣，成为了象棋俱乐部的主席并每天练习两小时；他短暂地将成为一名象棋职业选手视作是自己的职业生涯。