CHESS Wednesday Sept. 28 at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Just a short note to say there's Chess over the boards this Wednesday evening, September 28, 2016,at Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., as usual, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., come by anytime, the earlier the better for the best tables, more games, and some really nice, interesting company!

. . . and for your calendar next month, on the 3rd Sunday of the month, we're at Panera Bread Restaurant, located at the corner of Bancroft Rd. and Treat Blvd. in Walnut Creek, on Sunday, October 16, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

See you soon,

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746

CHESS this Wednesday Sept. 21st at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

There's fun and challenging chess over the boards as usual every Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Starbucks located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., come by anytime this Wednesday evening, September 21, 2016, the earlier the better for the best tables, more games, and some really interesting company!

After some real good turnouts the past few sessions, there's been a bit of a drop-off last Wednesday evening, and at our monthly session at Panera Bread Restaurant last month and yesterday.  Nevertheless, we still had a combined turnout of a dozen or so players, plus interested onlookers and kibitzers who indicated their desire to join us soon!

We welcomed Nathalie P., a new player to the club, but not to chess, and Chris B. and Nathalie had, despite distractions from the peanut gallery, a fun game that went down to pawns and bishops!  We also welcomed back Jackie C., who played pretty well in matches with "Meet-up" John, as tough playerTony T. played the King's Gambit against Raymond, who defended well and won -- welcome back, Ray, long time no see!  Also seen enjoying the game over the past week were Priya and Jonathan, Rich K., and Mike T.

See you soon,

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation
Affiliate Club ID# A6024746

CHESS this Sunday Sept. 18th at Panera Bread Restaurant !

Hi Everyone . . . !

The third Sunday of the month has rolled around again, and we're having another fun and challenging session of chess over the boards from 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Panera Bread Restaurant, located at the corner of Treat Blvd. and Bancroft Rd. in Walnut Creek, this Sunday, September 18, 2016 !

Come by anytime, the earlier the better for the best tables, more matches, and some really interesting company!  . . . and for NFL followers, the restaurant has overhead television monitors which more than likely will be carrying a game or two, so I'll be sure to be there, and remember to bring your chessboard and pieces if you have them . . . thanks!

See you there,

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club
USChess Federation
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746

CHESS Wednesday Sept. 14th at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

There's lots of chess over the boards as usual this Wednesday evening at Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Calif., from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and the turnouts have been pretty good, lately, with players of all ages and skill levels, so come by anytime, the earlier the better for the best tables, more games, and some really interesting company!

See you there,

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746

CHESS Wednesday Sept. 7th at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Our chess club saw quite a nice turnout last week, highlighted by 10-minute speed games between Anthony and youngster Chris Y., which resulted in a tie at 2 wins apiece!  Chess was rampant inside and outside the doors of Starbucks, as Chris B., Rich K., Tony T., Josh and his Dad Dan, Chris Y. and his Dad Young, Chris Th. and his rather large model F-104, Priya, Mark, Tom, John S., and Mike T. and several onlookers and kibbitzers were there to enjoy the evening!

We meet every Wednesday evening, and our next one is tomorrow, September 7, 2016, at our regular venue, Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., now from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., come by anytime, the earlier the better for the best tables, more games, and some really nice and interesting company!

See you there,

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746