Hi Everyone!
Players of all skill levels, from beginners to masters and all in between, are welcome to join us for fun, challenging chess over the boards every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. through to closing time at our regular Starbucks venue in the Clayton Station Shopping Center! Players can come and go anytime; there are no dues, and there usually is a chess puzzle to solve, with the player who solves it on his or her first try winning a free tall Starbucks drink of choice! Last Wednesday's puzzle looked easy but was tricky, however Red managed to solve it to earn bragging rights!
We're always welcoming players new to the club, and just last week we welcomed Pete and Michael; and, as well as Pete and Kane! A Sunday or two ago, we welcomed Fahima to the club!
Looking Ahead: Another USCF-Rated Club Tournament Sunday, August 9, 2026...!
While there will be our usual fun chess afternoons and evenings this coming Sunday, Aug. 2nd and Wednesday Aug. 5th, players will be polled as to their interest in participating in yet another USCF-rated club tournament that will be scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026 starting no later than ("NLT") 12:30 pm. Participants are asked to be at the venue at least 15 minutes early for the pairings.
Participants must be current members of the US Chess
Federation. I will need players' USCF ID# if I don't already have it.
Players must have chess sets, and a chess clock or access to
one.
Format: 3 Rounds; Quads, or Groups of 6
or more players.
Time Control: G/40;d5. Entry
Fee:$30 (with cash prizes to 1st and 2nd Place in Quads; and
for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in groups of 6 or more players).
Start Times: Rd1 at 12:30pm; Rd2 NLT
2:15pm (or sooner if all players are ready); and, Rd3 NLT 4:00pm (or sooner if
all players are ready).
Venue: Either at our regular Starbucks or at the Carl's Jr. Restaurant located across the side parking lot from the Starbucks. Venue will be determined within a few days and sent out to all by email and posted to the club's website.
Chess players who are not participating in the tournament are welcome to play each other as well, but are not to disturb or otherwise comment on the tourney matches in progress. Any questions or need more info? Let me know.
See you soon, and be ready to make new friends, and perhaps even to renew old friendships!
----- Mike T.Contra Costa Chess Club
US Chess Federation
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746
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