CHESS this Wednesday, October 16th at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone!

Our club's upcoming tournament:

Our club's USCF-rated tournament will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Format: Quads and/or groups of 6 players or more, depending on number of players. Time Control = G/40;d10. Location: Carl's Jr. Restaurant (across the side parking lot from our regular Starbucks venue); Entry Fee: $35 if paid before 11/10/2024; $40 if paid on 11/10/2024 (90% or more of entry fees are returned as cash prizes); Number of Rounds: 3 for Quad players; 4 for Groups of 6 or more players; Starting Times: for Round 1 = 10:30 a.m.; Round 2 = NLT 12:30 p.m.; Round 3 = NLT 2:00 p.m.; Round 4 = NLT 3:30 p.m. Requirement: Current membership in the US Chess Federation. To join or renew your membership, simply go online at uschess.org.

Last Sunday's club session saw nearly 20 players enjoy an afternoon of chess, as we welcomed yet another player new to the club, a fellow by the name of Justin! Welcoming Justin were Ben C., with Vivian and Michele; Alex S., Mike T., Sam, Kevin, Tom, Anh, Lou, Tristan, Adam M., Matthew, Suhas with his mom Vandana; and, Cowen with his mom Erin and his pal Kayden. It was Suhas who quickly was the first player to solve the day's chess puzzle on the first try to win a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!

We meet every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon at the Starbucks located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., just up from the corner of Clayton Rd. and Ygnacio Valley Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center. We're there from 3:00 p.m. through to closing time, as players can come and go anytime. All ages and skill levels are welcome; there are no dues; and, there's no purchase required (but it would be nice). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink!

So then, perhaps we will see you very soon, and don't be surprised if you make new friends, and even renew old friendships!

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