CHESS this Wednesday Dec. 28 at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Holiday Greetings, and here's to a Happy New Year ahead for you . . . !

For challenging yet relaxing, fun chess over the boards this Wednesday evening, December 28, 2016, join us at our usual venue, Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., 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 people!

We had a nice turnout last week, with a couple new players, Matthew and Tom, along with returning players Dmitri and Liliana, Chris B., Tony T., John S., Stewart, Kwaku and Sarah, Jonathan, Priya, Rich K., Alan, and Mike T.

See you soon!

-- Mike T.

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

CHESS, Yes, Wednesday Dec. 21 at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Yes there's chess, and it's fun over the boards this evening at our regular Wednesday venue, Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif. 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 people!

Last week's session saw some 14 players, and last Sunday's session at Panera Bread Restaurant saw a meet-up game club join us to swell the attendance up to more than 16 players!

See you soon,

-- Mike T.

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

CHESS at Panera Bread Restaurant, Sunday Dec.18th!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Just a short note reminder that we'll have our usual 3rd Sunday of the Month session this Sunday, December 18, 2016, at the Panera Bread Restaurant, located at the corner of Treat Blvd. and Bancroft Rd. in Walnut Creek, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  All ages, genders, skill levels welcome, as it's fun, free, challenging chess over the boards at a very nice venue (yet another opportunity to practice for the upcoming January 2017 Golden State Open -- with 5 divisions, from novice to master -- at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Concord, Calif., right next to the local airport and golf course).

This week's session at our Starbucks venue had a very nice turnout, with as many as 16 players coming and going at various times, catching a game or two or three, meeting new players, and making new friends!  On hand to welcome newcomers and mix and match through several games were Priya, Jonathan, Tony T., Chris B., John S., Dylan, Sydney and Kristin K., Ronald, Rich, Allan, Quaco (or Kwako?), Dan K., Bob C., Elisa, and Mike T.  Capping the evening was a set of sharp speed chess games between Ronald and John S.!

Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday afternoon, rain or shine,

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club
U.S. Chess Federation
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746

CHESS Wednesday at Starbucks! Sunday at Panera Bread!

Hi Everyone . . . !

There's lot of chess as usual at our usual Wednesday evening venue, Starbucks, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., this Wednesday, December 14, 2016.!

We had quite a bit of challenging fun last week, with 3 chess masters in our midst!  Ronald Cusi was there along with Rich K., and Christopher Y. to wow the other players with their chess playing skills, including some speed chess contests that brought along quite a few onlookers at Starbucks!  Also enjoying chess matches and exhibition games were Bob C., Tony T., Anthony, Chris B., Hanza, Mike T., and Young . . .

. . . with all looking forward to this week's chess sessions at either or both Starbucks (Wednesday evening) and Panera Bread Restaurant (this coming Sunday, December 18, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., located at the corner of Treat Blvd. and Bancroft Rd., in Walnut Creek).

So then, come join us!  Newcomers welcome, and if you haven't been by in a while, renew old friendships, even make new ones!

-- Mike T.

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

CHESS SPECIAL this Wednesday, December 7, at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

We'll have a special chess session this Wednesday evening, December 7, 2016, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., come by anytime, the earlier the better for the best tables, more games, and some really nice, interesting company!

This Wednesday evening's special session will feature visiting Chess Master Ronald Cusi, and possibly Chess Master Manny Perez . . . !  Ronald and Manny will be available to give some tips to improve one's game, or how best to prepare for an upcoming tournament (such as the Golden State Open at the Concord Crowne Plaza next month) . . . Ronald may even have some fun with club players of all skill levels, such as in a quick simul, or even in speed chess, when he gives each of his opponents the usual five minutes, while he takes only one minute . . . !

Last week's session was fun, with Rich K., Tony T., Chris B., Bob C. (long time no see, Bob!), Mike T., Chris Th., and -- even longer no time no see -- Dylan K. and Kristen K. . . . !  Special thanks to Chris Th. and Chris B. for welcoming Dylan back with some interesting chess games, including a "960 Chess" match with Chris Th. . . . !

This coming Wednesday evening would be a nice one to come by and see your chess friends, even renew old friendships, or even make new friends!  New players -- all ages, genders, skill levels -- always welcome!  Looking for chess instructors? Just ask!

See you soon,

-- Mike T.

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