CHESS this Sunday, July 12, 2026 and Wednesday July 15th at Starbucks!

Hi Everyone!

We meet for regular fun, challenging chess over the boards every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons, from 3:00 p.m. through to closing time, as players of all ages and skill levels can come and go anytime at our main venue, the Starbucks located in the Clayton Station Shopping Center! There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first player to solve it on his and her first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice! The last two winners have been Zack and Irakli, who may be playing in this Sunday's USCF-rated Quads!

USCF-Rated Quads!

However, this Sunday, July 12th, for those regular club players game to play in USCF-rated matches, we will be organizing two USCF-rated Quads that will start at no later than (NLT) 1:00 p.m.! Participating players must be at our Starbucks by 12:30 p.m. to register and pay, in cash, the $30 entry fee. Players must have, or have access to, a chess set and chess clock.

Participating players must be current members of the US Chess Federation. Note: Players were polled weeks in advance, and several chose to play at our Starbucks venue despite possible distractions within the business.

Details: 3Rds; Time Control G/30;d10. 1st Rd NLT 1:00pm.; 2nd Rd. NLT2:30pm; 3rd Rd NLT 4:00pm. All rounds can start sooner than stated if all players are ready. Prizes to 1st and 2nd Places only, as follows: 1st Place $60; 2nd Place $50. Remainder of entry fees of $30 from each player goes mostly to the USCF for ratings, and maybe the TD might get an ice tea.

See you there, and be ready to make new friends, perhaps even renew old friendships!

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