More CHESS this Wednesday Jan. 18th at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . .!

This Wednesday evening, at Starbucks located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Come by anytime - there's more chess over the boards, and lots of going over some of this past weekend's 8th Annual Golden State Open's highlights from players who were there! 

Yes, we can have fun and rejoice over the winning moves, or the blunders and blown games, even the lucky draws, and some of the tough games, won, lost, or drawn.  And there were old acquaintances and friendships renewed, and new ones made.  Or, whether you played in the tournament or not, we can just get into some good old club matches, as usual!

See you soon,

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation

Affiliate Club ID #A6024746

CHESS this Wednesday Jan. 11th at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone  . . . !

Come join us this Wednesday evening, January 11, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Starbucks located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., for fun,challenging chess regardless of your age, gender, or skill level . . . !  Come by anytime, the earlier the better for the best tables, more games, and some really interesting people!

Several players will be practicing openings, end games, tactics, playing on the clock, taking notes, etc. etc., for the 8th Annual Golden State Open Chess Tournament set for this coming weekend at the Concord Crowne Plaza Hotel . . . there are 7 skill sections, from master to novice!  If you haven't signed up yet, you have until this Wednesday to do so at reduced rates, but signups can be done on the day of the tournament.  Even if you don't enter, drop by and get social, even root your friends on in between matches, as there will be several of us there.

Last week's session at Starbucks was fun despite the cold, wet weather, as Kitty, Bob C., Chris B., Chris Th., Tony T., a couple young kids, Mike T., Jonathan, Rich K., and long-time-no-see Ryan were there, over the boards, to get some matches in before this weekend's tournament!  Figure there will be more players having chess fun at Starbucks this Wednesday evening, rain or no rain!

See you soon,

-- Mike T.
Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746

CHESS this Wednesday Jan. 4, 2017 at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

There's lots of fun, challenging chess over the boards again at our usual Wednesday evening 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 company!

Last week's session saw another fun chess crowd, featuring the return of Dmitri and Liliana and Kitty along with Bob C., Priya, Jonathan, Tony T., Chris B., Chris Th., Mike T., Rich K., and even a couple of young kids tried their hand at the grand old game.  A memorable highlight of the evening came around closing time, with Tony T. winning a game against chess master Rich K., with a position that was checkmate in two moves!!  Of course, Tony will be subject to an interview and possible replay of the game, with Rich possibly explaining how the heck his king got trapped!

[As usual for all our club sessions, all ages, all skill levels welcome, it's all free, from novice to master as even some players are tuning up for the upcoming 8th Annual Golden State Open at the Concord Crowne Plaza Hotel January 13 - 16 (Martin Luther King weekend).  7 rounds, with up to two byes permitted.  Let me know if you need info or details regarding the tournament, or google Continental Chess Tournaments, or go to chesstour.com or to enter (there are 7 sections) go to chessaction.com.  For a reduced entry fee, sign up by Jan. 11th.]

By the way, January 2017 marks our chess club's 11th Year Anniversary !! 
See you soon,

-- Mike T.
Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746