CHESS this Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Starbucks!

Hello Everyone!

At least 15 players came by to enjoy an afternoon and early evening session of chess over the boards this past Sunday, a good turnout considering several NFL games of interest on television, along with dropping temperatures! We welcomed new players, Jack who was with his dad; and Daniel R., and we welcomed Cory back! We even had a 4-way chess game on a 4-way chess board! Getting their game on along with Jack, Daniel R., and Cory were Ben, Jackson, Lou, Max, Chris Th., Mike T., Anson (with So), Daniel C., Red, Tony, Alex S., and Adam M. No player was able to solve the chess puzzle of the day on the first try to win the prize, a free tall Starbucks drink!

We meet again this Wednesday, November 20th, at our regular Starbucks venue at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center, from 3:00 p.m. through to closing time. Players can come and go anytime, there are no dues, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice). All ages and skill levels are welcome, and whoever solves the day's chess puzzle on the first try gets a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!

Our next USCF-rated club tournament is set for Sunday, December 8, 2024. The format will be 3-Rd Quads, Time Control G/40;d10. Entry Fee is $30 paid before 12/08/24; $35 if paid on 12/08/24. Location: Carl's Jr. Restaurant, across sidelot from Starbucks. Round 1 starts at 11:00 a.m. Requirement: Current membership in the US Chess Federation. To join or renew is easy, just go on www.uschess.org.

See you soon, and don't be surprised if you make new friends over the chessboards, and perhaps even renew old friendships!

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