CHESS this Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Starbucks!

Hello Everyone!

We meet again over the chess boards at our regular Starbucks venue this Sunday, November 17th from 3:00 p.m. through closing time, with players of all ages and skill levels welcome to come and go anytime! 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 of choice!

We meet every Wednesday afternoon as well, same place, same time, etc. Last Wednesday's session saw at least a dozen players stop by for the fun and challenge of the game. Tom B. was with us for his first time, and there to welcome him to the club were Chris Th., Mike T., Matthew, Will,Tony, Irakli, Alex S., Bert, David T., Adam M., and Vernon! No player was able to solve what turned out to be a fairly difficult mate-in-two puzzle!

See you soon, enjoy the game of chess and meeting new friends and perhaps even renew old friendships!

Our next USCF-rated club tournament is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, 2024.

The format will be 3-Rd Quads, with each Quad grouped of course according to ratings and each player playing three rounds. Entry fee: $30 paid before 12/08/24; or $35 if paid on 12/08/24. 90% or more of entry fees are returned as cash prizes for 1st and 2nd Places in each Quad. Time Control = G/40;d10. Location of the tournament is at Carl's Jr. Restaurant, which is just across the side parking lot from our regular Starbucks venue. Starting Times: Rd1=11:00a.m.; Rd2=NLT1:00p,m; and Rd3=NLT2:45p.m. Requirement: Current Membership in the US Chess Federation. To join or renew, simply go on www.uschess.org. Please bring your chess sets and clocks.

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