CHESS this Wednesday May 30th at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Chess over the boards is the going thing at Starbucks (located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif.), this Wednesday evening, May 30, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., come by anytime, the earlier the better for the better tables, more matches, and some really nice company!

Last week's session saw at least 19 players come by for a game or two or three, with some even taking their games over to Carl's Jr. across the parking lot after closing time at Starbucks!  Enjoying the evening of Chess and other added challenges such as the Chronology Card Game and the Gravity Maze Game were Ken, Rich, Mike T., Chris B., Chris Th., Lanelle, Tony T., Anthony, Cameron, Hanza, Ann, Amir, Alex and Mila, Bob C., Kwaku, Nik, Jonathan, and Dan K. . . . !

New players always welcomed, no matter the age or skill level, there are no dues, no purchase required (but it would be nice), and if you haven't been by in a while, come on, renew old friendships, make new ones!

See you soon,

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

P.S.:  We have so far about 4 players going to the Nationals in Las Vegas this June, so if you're game to help them practice their openings, middle and endgames and tactics, tactics, tactics, it would be greatly appreciated!

CHESS Sunday May 21st at Panera Bread!

Hi Everyone .  . . !

There's lots more chess over the boards tomorrow, Sunday May 21, 2017, as mentioned in a previous emailed message, at Panera Bread Restaurant, located at the corner of Bancroft Rd. and Treat Blvd. in Walnut Creek . . . the session runs from 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., come by anytime, the earlier the better for the better tables, more matches, and some really nice company!

Our gathering this past Wednesday evening at Starbucks saw nearly 20 players of a wide range of chess skills, from novice to master, enjoy the evening of fun, challenging competition!  There was even a game of Chronology Cards towards closing time!  Along for the fun were Tony, Mike T., John S., Chris B., Chris Th., Ann S., Danielle, Hanza, Amir, Jonathan, Yousef, Ken, Bob C., Evan, Andrew, Mark S., Alyssa, Christie, and Jim . . . plus some interested onlookers!

More players of all ages and skill levels come by each session, and some may even be practicing for an upcoming chess extravaganza of a tournament set for mid-June in Las Vegas . . . !  As usual, our chess club does not require dues, nor is there a purchase requirement at either Starbucks or Panera Bread when you're there with us (but it would be nice).  Bring your chess set if you have one, along with a smile, goodwill and a penchant for renewing old friendships, and making new ones!

See you real soon,

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

CHESS Wednesday May 17, 2017 at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Just a short note reminder that this Wednesday evening, May 17, 2017, there's chess as usual over the boards at 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 better tables, more matches, and some really nice company!

Having some fun with the game of chess last week, which saw at least two or three draws, were Mike T., Tony, Bob, Ken, Hanza and Chris B. . . . More players are expected for this week's session at Starbucks as mentioned above, as well as for the session this coming Sunday, May 21st, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., at Panera Bread Restaurant, corner of Bancroft Rd. and Treat Blvd. in Walnut Creek.

See you soon,

Mike T.

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

CHESS & More Wednesday May 10 at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

As usual on Wednesday evenings, we meet for fun, challenging chess and perhaps other games this Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 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 better tables, more matches, and some really nice, interesting people!

Our session last week featured some interesting match-ups, great moves, ok some silly blunders too, and overall good camaraderie that not only spotlighted chess, but also other games such as the gravity, circuitry, and laser beam mazes!  On hand for the fun were Andrea, Hanza, Ann and Dan, Jonathan, Bob C., John S., Chris B., Tony T., Yousef, Ernie, Amir, Rich K., and Mike T. . . . !

This month's session at Panera Bread Restaurant, located at the corner of Bancroft Rd. and Treat Blvd. in Walnut Creek, is set for Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  As usual, similar to our arrangement at Starbucks, it's on a come anytime basis, no dues, and no purchase required (though it would be nice).

Interested in entering the 2017 Nationals this June in Las Vegas (at least 8 or 9 divisions, from novice/unrated skill levels to expert and master levels, with cash prizes down to 10th place in each one), and coordinating with other players for ground and air transportation to and from the tournament site?

See you soon,

-- Mike T.

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