CHESS this Sunday, July 5, 2026 and Wednesday, July 8th at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone!

Join us for fun, challenging chess over the boards this coming Sunday and Wednesday afternoons (the 5th and 8th of July, respectively) at our regular Starbucks venue in the Clayton Station Shopping Center! Come and go anytime from 3:00 p.m. through closing time (8:30 p.m.) in a friendly, community coffeehouse atmosphere where you're likely to make new friends and perhaps even renew old friendships!

There are no dues, and there usually is a chess puzzle to solve, with the first player solving it on his or her first try winning a free tall Starbucks drink of choice! The last puzzle to be solved on the first try was this past Wednesday's puzzle, and Zach was first to solve it on the first try to win the prize!

USCF-Rated Quads!

Looking ahead, who's still game to play in USCF-rated Quads on Sunday, July 12 ??
Details: 3Rds; Time Control G/30d10. First round NLT (no later than) 1:00 pm; Second round NLT 2:30 pm (or sooner if all players are ready); Third round NLT 4:00 pm (or sooner if all are ready). Players must have, or have access to, a chess set and chess clock.
Entry Fees: $30 per player, paid before the first round.
Prizes: to 1st Place ($60) and 2nd Place ($50) only, with remainder to USCF for ratings fee.
Venue: Starbucks, 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Station Shopping Center. Players have been polled in advance, and are willing to play at our Starbucks venue despite possible distractions within the business.

Let me know if you have any questions or need more information.

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