CHESS TUESDAY Oct. 30th at Starbucks! (Instead of Halloween on Wednesday)

Hi Everyone . . . !

This Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. will be our session of fun, challenging chess over the boards at Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif.

Why:  This Wednesday evening is Halloween, and most chess players would rather be home giving out treats instead of being tricked, either that or being out with the kids trick or treating!

We resume our usual Wednesday evening chess sessions at the same Starbucks venue next Wednesday, November 7, 2018.  Same time, 5:30pm - 9:00pm.

Our session last week was quite lively, as we welcomed new player August, friend of Jonathan, who also joined Chris Th., Ann, Ronald, Mike T., Tony T., Munir, Rich K., Andrew, and Hossam, as we also welcomed young Jackson and his mom Brite to the fun.  After we helped close down Starbucks for the night, half the players continued chess at Carl's Jr. across the lot, helping to close that establishment down for the night as well!  

Come on by, make new friends, enjoy chess and even other games.  See you soon! 

-- Mike T.

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

CHESS this Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone . . . !

More Chess over the boards this Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Starbucks!
 

Location:  1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif.
Time:  5:30pm - 9:00pm.  Come by anytime, earlier the better.
All ages and skill levels welcome.  No dues, no purchase required!

Results of this past Sunday's fun, even exciting or suspenseful tournament that went down to the wire at Carl's Jr. (across parking lot from the above Starbucks; 3 rds. swiss; G/45;d5):  1st Place and clear winner with 2 1[2 pts. = Andrew K. $75! 2nd Place Tie at 2 pts. each = Tony T. $42 and Chris B. $42!  Max H. finished with 1 1/2 pts; and Jetson E.; Chris Th.; and, Munir Y. each had 1 pt. All players had cash prize winning chances, even going into the last rounds!  Thanks goes to all the participants and observers for their support!

We'll have another one on Sunday, November 18, stay tuned for announcement!  We may be going to 4 rounds, or we could stay with 3 rounds.  Probable: same time control; same Entry fee of $27.

Any questions or need for more info, let me know via email or in person.  Thanks, see you soon!

-- Mike T.

Contra Costa Chess Club

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

CHESS Weds. Oct. 17 at Starbucks; then, Rated Games Sunday Oct. 21 at Carl's Jr.!

Hi Everyone . . . !

Lots of fun, competitive chess this week . . . ! 

This Wednesday evening, Oct. 17, 2018:  from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., fun, challenging coffeehouse chess at Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif.  All ages and skill levels welcome, no dues, no purchase required!  Come by anytime, earlier the better.

This coming Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018:  Rated Quads!  3 Rounds, Game/45;d5 at Carl's Jr. Restaurant, located at 1530 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, just across the parking lot from Starbucks.  EF = $25 before 10/21/18; $27 if on 10/21/18.  Register by 11:45 a.m. on 10/21/18

Game Times:  12 Noon; nlt 2:00 p.m.; nlt 4:00 p.m.  80% of entry fees returned in prize $$ for 1st & 2nd in Quads, + 3rd place if Swiss Pairings used if more players!  Current membership in USCF required.  Please bring chess set and clock.  Please let me know before 10/21/18 if you intend to join the fun of the USCF-rated matches this coming Sunday.  Thanks!

See you soon,

-- Mike T.

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