CHESS this Sunday, Jan.11th and Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone...!

There's lots more fun, challenging chess over the boards this Sunday, January 11 and Wednesday, January 14th at our regular Starbucks venue in the Clayton Shopping Center, just up from the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Clayton Rd.! Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to come and go anytime from 3:00 p.m. to closing time; there are no dues; and, there's no purchase required (though it would be nice, since the venue is free...).

Our sessions last Sunday and Wednesday, despite some rather chilly and wet weather, an aggregate total of nearly 30 players came by to enjoy the game of chess! We always enjoy welcoming new players and companions at virtually every session, and last week we welcomed Jack and Mark; Winston, Ella, and Catherine; Anjel and Ivan and Yarida; Mayume, Melaia, and Carla; Soo kim; and James B.!

Welcoming them and engaging them in games were Ben C., Mike T., Tony T., Jacob, Lou, Rose, Andrew N., Max, Nathan, Arian, Arun, Carl, Sol, Irakli, Chris T., and Meredith, with some feasting on fresh made cookies and caramel corn brought in by a good friend of ours!

There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first player who solves it on his or her first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice! Max solved last Sunday's puzzle to win his tall Strawberry Lemonade! However, no player was able to solve last Wednesday's puzzle without a hint, as it was indeed a tough one!

Perhaps we'll see you at this Sunday and Wednesday's sessions, as there may even be several players practicing for next long weekend's 17th Annual Golden State Open Tournament at the Concord Hilton! Don't be surprised if you happen to make new friends, and even renew old friendships!

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