CHESS this Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone!

We meet every Wednesday and Sunday from 3pm thru to closing time at our regular Starbucks venue located in the Clayton Shopping Center. All ages and skill levels are welcome, from beginners to masters. Last Sunday saw upwards of about twenty or more players dropping in to enjoy fun, challenging chess over the boards!

Ben continued his winning streak early on, only for it to be broken by Mark M., whose strategy with his slick chess moves in a close match culminated in a dazzling back-rank checkmate! Daniel C. almost solved the day's chess puzzle on his first try, as every defense seemed futile, until young Jacob found the only defense --- a simple yet crucial pawn move -- that prevented a mate in two moves! Any player who solves the day's chess puzzle on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!

Our next session of course is this Wednesday, March 12th, which based on weather reports might be chilly, and perhaps a wet one. Still, a good opportunity to play chess in the friendly warmth of a coffeehouse! See you there if you're there to play, and make new friends, and perhaps even to renew old friendships!

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