Friday, April 26, 2019

CHESS this Sunday, April 28 at Panera Bread Restaurant!


Hi Everyone . . . !

Our fun, challenging chess sessions at the Panera Bread Restaurant is an event that now happens every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month!

When:  This Sunday, April 28, 2013; then, Sundays May 12; May 26; June 9; June 23, etc.

Location:  Corner of Treat Blvd. and Bancroft Rd., in Walnut Creek, Calif.

Times:  2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., come by anytime!  Players of all ages and skill levels welcomed!

We also continue to meet every Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Starbucks located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif.  We saw at least 16 players enjoy the evening of chess indoors and outdoors last Wednesday evening!

See you soon,

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

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

CHESS Wednesday April 24 at Starbucks!


Hi Everyone . . . !

More than a dozen players enjoyed an evening of chess over the boards last Wednesday, and we meet again this Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019, at Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Come join us, drop by anytime, the earlier the better for the better tables, more matches, and some really nice company!

Last week saw Leo joining us for the first time in some years, and happened to win all four of his games . . . !  Welcoming him back were Rich K., Bob C., Tony T., Mike T., Art S., David W., John B., John S., JIm, Chris B., August, and Jonathan . . . more fun, challenging chess ahead as the weather gets so much better!

Note:  We also meet next Sunday, April 28th, at Panera Bread Restaurant, corner of Treat Blvd. and Bancroft Rd., in Walnut Creek!  We now meet every other Sunday at Panera, starting this month!

See you soon,

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

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

CHESS Wednesday April 17th at Starbucks!


Hi Everyone...!

There's more chess over the boards at Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., from 5:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m., this Wednesday evening, April 17, 2019.  Come by anytime, the earlier the better!

We meet every Wednesday evening at the above Starbucks, and every other Sunday afternoon now at the Panera Bread Restaurant, located at the corner of Treat Blvd. and Bancroft Rd. in Walnut Creek, from 2:00p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Our next session there will be on April 28th.

-- Mike T.
Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation www.uschess.org
Affiliate Club #A6024746

Friday, April 12, 2019

CHESS Sunday April 14th at Panera Bread! Now Every Other Sunday!


Hi Everyone . . . !

Just a reminder that there's fun, challenging chess over the boards this Sunday, April 14, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., at the Panera Bread Restaurant located at the corner of Treat Blvd. and Bancroft Road in Walnut Creek!  Come by anytime, the earlier the better, for the better tables, more matches and some very nice company!

Starting this April, our chess sessions at the Panera Bread location cited above will occur every other Sunday afternoon!  Therefore, after this Sunday, we'll be back at Panera Bread on Sunday, April 28th, same times!

We continue to meet every Wednesday evening at our Starbucks location, 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., from 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.!

See you soon!

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

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

CHESS Wednesday April 10 at Starbucks, and Sunday April 14 at Panera!


Hi Everyone . . . !

Lots of chess over the boards this week!

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Starbucks, located 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif; from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  Come by anytime, all ages and skill levels welcome!

Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Panera Bread Restaurant, corner of Treat Blvd. and Bancroft Rd., in Walnut Creek, Calif., from 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm.  Come by anytime, all ages, skill levels welcome!

See you soon,

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

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

CHESS Wednesday April 3 at Starbucks! + Quad News


Hi Everyone . . . !
 
Just a short note reminder that we meet as usual for chess over the boards this Wednesday evening, April 3, 2019, at Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Come by anytime, the earlier the better for the better tables, more matches, and some really nice company!
 
Last week we welcomed a new player by name of Jim . . . !  On hand to welcome Jim were Mike T., Tony T., Rich, John S., John B., Ann S., Rey N., Bob C., Eric, and David . . . -- and as the weather gets drier and warmer, more players can be expected to join us!
 
[USCF-rated Quads next Sunday, April 7, 2019?  Let me know if you are game to compete, and I will confirm whether it's a go and where (probably my place, or Carl's Jr. across from Starbucks),  if at least 4 - 6 players sign up (two players have already confirmed).  3 Rounds; Game/45/d5; EF=$27; Starting 10:30am; nlt 1:15pm; nlt 3:30pm.  1st = $55; 2nd = $40; Prizes increase with at least six players, to include 3rd Place ( 1= $70; 2= $50; 3= $30.) USCF Membership required.]
 
See you soon,
 
-- MIke T.
Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation www.uschess.org
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746