Tuesday, July 27, 2021

CHESS at Starbucks this Wednesday July 28!


Hi Everyone !

Chess over the boards happens every Wednesday afternoon and evening at Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, is gaining more new players every session since we started back up this month !  16 players came by last week, with new players Michael B., Matthew R. and Jayden joining the group!  On hand to welcome them were Maria, Sebastian, Art S., Mike T., Rey, Tony T., John S., John H., Roger, Ranen, Chris B., Dennis, and Diego along with Diego's daughter Athena!   (Did I miss anyone? ) Nice to see players of all ages and skill levels joining us for the first time or returning after some time away from our venue due to the pandemic !

Join us as we meet again this coming Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 4:30 pm - closing time of 8:00 pm.  Come by anytime, the earlier the better, for the best tables and more matches! There is no purchase requirement (but it would be nice).  Wearing a mask is still optional if you have been fully vaccinated; however, if you have not been vaccinated, please wear a mask, especially if playing indoors.

Looking ahead, we may have an additional day and time to get together for chess.  Tentatively set for every 4th Sunday of each month, starting Sunday, August 22, 2021, Diego may be hosting chess players over at his house's expansive back patio area!  Stay tuned for more info as to time of day/evening, and other specs; and, by all means let Diego know you're interested in playing at his place, when you see him . . . !

See you Wednesday! 

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

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

CHESS at Starbucks this Wednesday, July 14, 2021 (We're Back!)


Hi Everyone !

Chess is back over the boards again every Wednesday late afternoon until closing time at the Starbucks located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., Clayton, Calif., just a couple driveways up from the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Clayton Rd.!

We start at 4:30 p.m. and wind up by 8:00 p.m.  Come by anytime, the earlier the better, for the better tables and for more matches. Don't be surprised if there are other games to be played, but chess is the main attraction!

At least 15 players of different ages and skill levels came by last week to enjoy the game of chess once again in person.  At least that many or more will be there this Wednesday, July 14, 2021. 

There's no purchase required (but it would be nice) !  Masks are optional inside if you have been vaccinated; however, if you haven't been please wear a mask or notify others so they could put theirs on.

See you there, enjoy the game and the ambience, renew old friendships, make new ones!

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

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

CHESS Club Meets Again in Person at Starbucks this Wednesday July 7, 2021!!


Hi Everyone . . . ! 

At long last, Chess players of all ages and skill levels can once again meet and play over the boards starting this Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at our usual venue, Starbucks, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in Clayton, Calif., just a couple driveways up from the corner of Clayton Rd. and Ygnacio Valley Rd.! 

Come by anytime between 4:30 p.m. and closing time of 8:00 p.m. (earlier the better for the better tables) this Wednesday, get some games in, renew old friendships, make new ones! There is no purchase required (but it would be nice). However, please do not bring food in from other places, other than a small snack if necessary, in deference to our host, the staff of Starbucks. 

Need to wear a mask? Not if you're fully vaccinated. However, if you haven't been vaccinated yet, please wear a mask if playing indoors, for your benefit and that of others, owing to the pandemic's current events, e.g., Delta Variant and all. 

Let's get our chess sessions back as a regular thing, Starbucks on Wednesdays!! Yay!! 

If you have any questions or need more info, let me know. Thanks much! 

-- Mike T. 
Contra Costa Chess Club