CHESS this Wednesday August 30th at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Once again we meet for a summer evening of fun, challenging chess over the boards at Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., this Wednesday, August 30, 2017 . . .  come by anytime, the earlier the better for the better tables, more matches, and some really nice, interesting company!

Our session last week saw some 18 players enjoy the evening of chess, and we welcomed a new players Lucy, Aksmita, Praba and David, and welcomed back Washington . . . !  On hand to welcome them were John S., Nik, Feroz, Nabiha, Fatima, Chris Th., Tony, Jon, Max, Jonathan, Ann, Rich K., and Mike T. . . . !

 Early birds may find a chess puzzle to solve . . . first one to figure it out on the first try (touch move!) wins a free grande Starbucks drink!

 See you soon,

 -- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation www.chess.org
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746

CHESS this Wednesday Aug. 23 & Saturday Aug. 26!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Just a short note reminder that our chess sessions this week are:

 -- Wednesday evening, August 23, 2017, from 5:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at Starbucks, 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif.  Come by anytime, the earlier the better.

and

-- Saturday afternoon, August 26, 2017, from 12 Noon - 4:30 p.m. at Carl's Jr. Restaurant, 1530 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., across the parking lot from the Starbucks above.  Come by anytime, the earlier the better.

By the way, our chess club's group e-mailing address listing has been updated, with additions and deletions based on activity, participation, appearances, contacts, (or total lack thereof) over the past two years.  The club, which started up 11 years ago come this November, continues to grow through word-of-mouth and the enjoyment of players of all ages and skill levels, from novices to masters; contacts from schools; and, various contacts and inquiries through our web site.
 

Many thanks to all, and we'll see you soon!

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation www.chess.org
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746

CHESS this Wednesday Aug. 23 at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

There's more chess over the boards this Wednesday evening, August 23, 2017, at our regular venue, Starbucks 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 games, and some really nice, interesting company!

This past Sunday at Panera Bread saw a dozen players enjoy an afternoon of chess, featuring an exhibition of "blindfold chess" put on by Ronald, besting at least three challengers in timed games wherein Ronald played without once looking at the chessboard!!

On hand for Sunday's chess with Ronald were Mike T., Chris B., Chris Th., Tony and Sol, Jon and Max, Ken, Jackie, and Andrea and Hanza . . . !

Aside from this Wednesday, we also have a chess and other games session this coming Saturday, August 26th, from 12 Noon - 4:00 p.m., at Carl's Jr. Restaurant located at 1530 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif. (across the parking lot from the Starbucks mentioned above), and as usual, come by anytime, the earlier the better.

We meet every Wednesday evening at Starbucks; every 3rd Sunday afternoon at Panera Bread; and, every last Saturday of the month at Carl's Jr.  As usual, I'll keep you posted with emailed reminders.  See you soon!

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

CHESS & More Games this Sunday Aug. 20th at Panera Bread Restaurant!

Hi Everyone . . . !

There's lots more fun, challenging chess and maybe another game or two this Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 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. . . . come by anytime, the earlier the better for the better tables, more matches, and some really nice, interesting company!

In our Wednesday session at Starbucks a couple evenings ago this week, at least 21 players enjoyed the game of chess, so much so that after Starbucks closed, about 10 players continued on to Carl's Jr. across the parking lot to enjoy more chess and learn another game called P**P . . . !

We all welcomed our newest players, young Aksmita with her father and mother . . . !  On hand to welcome them were Mike T., Chris B., Chris Th., Ann, Evan, Truman, Jonathan, Ronald, Rich, Nik, Hanza, Jon and Max, Tony and Sol, Feroz, Nabiha and  of course Fatima . . . !

Our sessions the rest of August 2017:

Sunday, Aug. 20th at Panera Bread, 2pm - 530pm;

Wednesdays Aug 23 & 30 at Starbucks, 530pm - 9pm;
Saturday, Aug.26 at Carl's Jr. Restaurant, 12noon - 430pm.

See you soon, and if you haven't been by in a while, come on, get your game up, renew old friendships, make new ones!

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation www.chess.org
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746

CHESS this Wednesday Aug. 9th at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Once again there's lots of fun, challenging chess over the boards this Wednesday evening, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at Starbucks located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., just a couple of driveways from the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. & Clayton Rd. (which becomes Kirker Pass)!  Come by anytime, the earlier the better for the better tables, more matches, and some really nice, interesting company!

Last week's session saw at least 17 players of all ages and skill levels enjoy the evening of chess, with Max and his Dad Jon joining us at Starbucks for their first time there.  On hand to welcome them were Mike T., Tony, Sol, Truman, Nik, Jordan, Hanza, Rich, Ann, Fatima, Feroz, and Nabiha, Jonathan, Ken, and Chris B. . . !

Here's the club's schedule of sessions for the rest of the month of August 2017:

- Every Wednesday, 5:30pm - 9:00pm at Starbucks, as noted above.

- Sunday August 20, 2017, 2:00pm - 5:30pm at Panera Bread Restaurant, corner of Treat Blvd. and Bancroft Rd., Walnut Creek.

- Saturday August 26, 2017, 12:00 Noon - 4:00pm at Carl's Jr. Restaurant, 1530 Kirker Pas Rd., Clayton, across the parking lot from the Starbucks noted above.

So then, see you at one or some or all of the above . . . !

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club

US Chess Federation www.chess.org

Affiliate Club ID #A6024746

CHESS this Wednesday August 2nd at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

We meet once again for chess over the boards as we do 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, the earlier the better for the better tables, more matches, and some really nice company!

Our session last Wednesday evening saw at least 16 players enjoy an evening of chess, with a few even going over to Carl's Jr. Restaurant across the parking lot to get more chess and other games in . . . on hand for chess were Truman, Tony, Sol, Mike T., Nik, Ann, Jonathan, Feroz, Fatima, Rich, Hanza, Chris Th., Ken, Maria, Sebastian, and Ariel . . . !

A few players even met this past Saturday afternoon at Carl's Jr. for a chess game or two.  Mike T. and Raymond split a couple of games; Mike ran Feroz, there with his Dad Yusuf, through a drill with rooks, and Feroz enjoyed meeting and playing a game with Mark S., who just got back from his trip to Europe . . . and then we welcomed new player Max and his Dad Jon, as Raymond and Max spent some time together on speed chess !

As the demand grows for more fun, challenging chess over the boards (versus just on line or against a computer), we may be opening up another regular session for our chess club.  We are proposing that, aside from Wednesday evenings at Starbucks; and, every third Sunday at Panera Bread Restaurant at the corner of Bancroft Rd. and Treat Blvd. in Walnut Creek; that there be a session on the last Saturday afternoon of every month at Carl's Jr. Restaurant, across from our Starbucks venue. . . . let me know what you think of that, and . . .

. . . Stay tuned, as we welcome players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to experts and masters, and there are no dues, and no purchase required.  What a deal, plus we provide instructors for after-school chess programs!  So, if you haven't ever been by or it's been a while, come on, get your game up,renew old friendships, make new ones!

See you soon,

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club

US Chess Federation www.chess.org
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746