tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13041330109334359102024-03-16T21:50:18.211-07:00Contra Costa Chess ClubPromoting Chess in Contra Costa County, California. We list regional information about clubs, tournaments, games and other items of interest to chess players.Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.comBlogger525125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-51622302150464760692024-03-16T21:49:00.000-07:002024-03-16T21:49:46.839-07:00CHESS this Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Starbucks!<br />Hi Everyone!
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We meet every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. through to closing time for fun, challenging chess over the boards. As usual, we've got a fun session ahead at our usual Starbucks venue this Sunday, March 17, 2024 and another this coming Wednesday, March 20th. However, the following Sunday, March 24, 2024 we are also having our USCF-rated Club Tournament that, for participating players, starts at 10:45 a.m. at the Carl's Jr. Restaurant which is across the side parking lot from our Starbucks venue! Details (e.g., G/40;d.10, etc.) of the tournament have been posted and are available on our <a href="http://www.ccchess.com/p/blog-page_17.html">Upcoming Club Tournaments</a> page.
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Last Wednesday's session saw about ten players enjoy the game of chess, with Matthew snagging bragging rights for solving the day's chess puzzle, albeit on a subsequent, successful attempt! There with Matthew were Chris N., Daniel C., Mark, Ben C., Tony, Mike T., Evan, and Irakli. The session ended with a very spirited blitzing set of games involving Matthew, Mark and Evan -- and somehow in one rather interesting end game, Matthew made very good use of his tripled pawns!
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All ages and skill levels are most welcome, there are no dues, and there's no purchase requirement (but it would be nice), so come on by, get your game up, have some fun, make new friends, even renew old friendships!
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--- Mike T.<br />
Contra Costa Chess Club<br />
US Chess Federation<br />
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br />
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-56827298903051234102024-03-13T08:42:00.000-07:002024-03-13T08:42:53.464-07:00CHESS this Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Starbucks!<br />Hi Everyone!
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At least 15 players dropped in on our regular Starbucks venue to enjoy fun, challenging chess over the boards this past Sunday: Ben C., Diego, Jackson, Daniel C., new player Alex H., Kevin, Mike T., new player Mehedi, Lou, Damon, Yancy, Mark, Juan, Reza, and Red, who solved the day's chess puzzle on his first try, after several players had a go at it!
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We meet every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon from 3 p.m. on through closing time at the Starbucks located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center. We're therefore there again this Wednesday, March 13, 2024. All ages and skill levels are most welcome, there are no dues, and there's no purchase required, as players come and go anytime. There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, with the player solving it on the first try winning a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!<br /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>USCF-Rated Club Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2024!</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Format: 3-RD Quads and/or 4-RD Swiss for Groups of 6
players or more.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Time Control: </u> G/40;d.10<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Location:</u> Carl's Jr. Restaurant (across the
side parking lot from our Starbucks).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Start Times:</u> 10:45 a.m.; NLT 12:30 p.m.; NLT 1:45
p.m.; NLT 3:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Entry Fee:</u> $25 paid before 03/24/2024; $30 if
paid on 03/24/2024.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Prizes: </u> At least 90% of Entry Fees are returned
as cash prizes: Quads pay 1st and 2nd Place; and, for groups of 6 or more
players, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Requirement:</u> </b> Current Membership in the
US Chess Federation. To join or renew membership, simply go online at <a href="http://www.uschess.org">www.uschess.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
[<b>Note:</b> Chess players not participating in the tournament are welcome to observe, and to even play among themselves either at Carl's Jr. or, after 3:00 p.m., at Starbucks, as usual. Several players usually go over to Starbucks across the lot after the tournament.]
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Any questions, or need for more info, just let me know, --- see you soon, come get your game up, and make new friends, even renew old friendships!
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--- Mike T.<br />
Contra Costa Chess Club<br />
US Chess Federation<br />
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br />
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-13929567619909996772024-03-09T21:31:00.000-08:002024-03-09T21:31:26.957-08:00CHESS this Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Starbucks!<br />Hi Everyone!
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It's Daylight Savings Time Chess over the boards this Sunday, March 10th at our usual Starbucks venue, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center! Lots of players (two dozen or more) of all ages and skill levels have been joining the fun and challenge of the game these past few Sundays, with several staying through closing time! We start at 3:00 p.m., players come and go anytime, there are no dues, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks beverage of choice!
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We also meet on Wednesday afternoons, same time, same place, and this past Wednesday saw at least eleven players enjoy the game, with FBen the player who rather quickly solved the chess puzzle of the day on his first try! There with Fben were Ben C., Mike T., Tony, Trucker, Evan, Daniel C., a new player named Alex, Evan, Mark, and Matthew, whose spiffy countermove in one game late in the day wrecked Mark's crafty endgame stratagem!<br />
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>USCF-Rated Club Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2024:</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Time Control:</u> G/40;d.10<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Format:</u> 3-RD Quads and/or 4-RD Swiss, Groups of 6 or
more players.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Location:</u> Carl's Jr. Restaurant (across the
side parking lot from our usual Starbucks).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Start Times:</u> <u>1st Rd: 10:30 a.m.</u>; then NLT
12:15p.m.; NLT 1:45 p.m.; NLT 3:00 p. m.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Entry Fee:</u> $25 paid before 03/24/2024; $30 if
paid on 03/24/2024.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Cash Prizes:</u> TBD based on number of paid
entries. At least 90% of paid entries are returned as cash prizes.
For Quads: 1st Place = $50; 2nd Place = $40. For a Group of 6 or more
players, payouts go to !st, 2nd, and 3rd Place winners.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Requirement:</u></b> Current membership in the
US Chess Federation. To join or renew membership is easy, just go online
at <a href="http://www.uschess.org">www.uschess.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>If you have any questions or need more info, let me know. In the meantime, see you at Starbucks soon, get your game up, have fun making new friends and even renewing old friendships!
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--- Mike T.<br />
Contra Costa Chess Club<br />
US Chess Federation<br />
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br />
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-37246209954321113762024-03-04T22:06:00.000-08:002024-03-04T22:06:04.067-08:00CHESS this Wednesday, March 6th, at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
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About two dozen or more players came to play chess over the boards this past Sunday at our usual Starbucks venue, with a bit of an overflow of players into the neighboring Munchy's Lounge! Sam was quick to be the first to solve the day's chess puzzle on the first try to win a free tall Starbucks drink! There with Sam were: Kevin, FBen, Jackson, Ben C., Tony, Mark, Trenton, Max, Daniel C., Daniel U. with Samantha, Juan, Mike T., Jordin, Lou, Evan, Myles with his Dad and little sister; Matthew, and... George and Mihaela with their kids Charlise, Alex, and Andre... Did I miss anyone, I think maybe I did...? There was no question that players had a lot of fun, going by the great games played, the laughter, and even the food and drink both at Starbucks and Munchy's!
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We meet again this Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. on through closing, same place, and all ages and skill levels are most welcome. There are no dues, come and go anytime, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice). There usually is a chess puzzle, and the first to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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We also meet Sunday afternoons, same place and time, and next Sunday, March 10th, Daylight Savings Time starts! Our USCF-rated Club Tournament will be scheduled for Sunday, March 24th, and I will have full details in my next email, stay tuned, and see you soon!
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--- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-77391319386595148372024-03-02T10:51:00.000-08:002024-03-02T10:51:26.924-08:00CHESS this Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
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Join us if you can this Sunday afternoon at our usual Starbucks venue from 3:00 p.m. on through closing time (come and go anytime) for fun, challenging chess over the boards! All ages and skill levels are welcome, there are no dues, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice). Be the first to solve the day's chess puzzle on your first try and win a free tall Starbucks beverage of choice!
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We do meet every Wednesday, same time, same place and all, and last Wednesday saw at least a dozen or more players stop in for the challenge of chess and that day's puzzle, which no player was able to solve on the first try! In the mix were Ben C., Tony, FBen, Mike T., Chris M., Will, Daniel C., Sam, Matthew, a new player also named Daniel, Bert, Ernie, and Joshua of UPS!
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Our next USCF-rated Club Tournament will be scheduled for either Sunday, March 17th or Sunday, March 24th, stay tuned for full details in your next email. From the informal poll taken recently, it may very well be set for the 24th. Hmmm, maybe on both days?
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See you soon, come on by, make new friends, renew old friendships, play chess!
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--- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-56156622775458493952024-02-25T08:01:00.000-08:002024-02-25T08:01:31.437-08:00CHESS this Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Starbucks!<br />Hi Everyone!
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We meet again, as we do every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon, this coming Sunday, February 25, 2024 at our regular Starbucks venue from 3:00 p.m. through to closing time. Players can come and go anytime, there are no dues, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, with the first one solving it on the first try winning a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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This past Wednesday saw at least 10 players play chess over the boards: Irakli (who has bragging rights for being the first to solve the rather tricky chess puzzle, albeit on the third try), Ben C., Tony, FBen, Matthew, Chris N., Daniel, Mike T., Evan, and another occasional, and at times also a rather loquacious player who lately has given me a couple, quite different names...
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Stay tuned for more details regarding our next USCF-rated club tournament. Expect the time control to be G/40;d.10 instead of G/45;d.10 and that it will be held on either Sunday, March 17th or Sunday, March 24th, at the Carl's Jr. across the parking lot from our usual Starbucks venue, with a starting time of 10:30 a.m. Format to be Quads or Groups of Six. Participating players are required to be current members of the US Chess Federation. To join or renew membership, simply go online at <a href="http://www.uschess.org">www.uschess.org</a>. For those interested, I would in turn be interested in your preference as to competing on March 17 or March 24. Entry Fee = $25 if paid before tournament date, $30 if paid on date of tournament. If you have questions or need more info, let me know.
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See you soon!
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--- Mike T.<br />
Contra Costa Chess Club<br />
US Chess Federation<br />
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br />
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-76211294305694351372024-02-21T09:37:00.000-08:002024-02-21T09:37:29.036-08:00CHESS this Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
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There's lots more fun, challenging chess to be played over the boards this Wednesday, February 21st, from 3:00 p.m. to closing time, at our usual Starbucks venue, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd. in the Clayton Shopping Center! We meet at the same time, same place, every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon. Players come and go anytime, there are no dues, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice, after all, they're hosting us, and the baristas are nice). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first one to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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This past rainy Sunday's session (Feb. 18) saw at least 19 or 20 players and chess friends come by to enjoy the fun of the game. There was Ben C., Kevin, Sam, Daniel, Lisa, Tony, Juan (new to the club, a good player!), Chris N., Chris M., Yancy (who solved the rather difficult puzzle, on his third try!), FBen, Max, Malek, Evan H., Tam (also new to the club, and will bring a different version of chess for the curious), Mike T., and Sofia with Mom Amparo and sisters Ashley and Victoria! Did I miss anyone?
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Our next USCF-rated club tournament will be scheduled soon, more than likely on a Sunday in mid-to-late March, soon after the return of Daylight Savings Time. Format will be 3-round Quads and/or 4-round groups of six, with a Time Control of G/45;d10. Stay tuned, see you soon, do drop by, get your game up, make new friends, renew old friendships!
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--- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-14313760557610936082024-02-16T12:52:00.000-08:002024-02-16T12:52:42.827-08:00CHESS this Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Starbucks, Rain or Shine!<br>Hi Everyone...!
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We're back to having quite a few players enjoy an afternoon and early evening of chess over the boards every Sunday and Wednesday, from 3:00 p.m. on through closing, at our regular Starbucks venue located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center! Players come and go anytime; all ages and skill levels are welcome, from beginners to masters; there are no dues; and, there's no purchase requirement (but it would be nice). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first one to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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Our next session is of course this Sunday, February 18, 2024, and as what happened during the last rain-stormy session, many chess players dropped by to play some pretty good chess in the fine coffeehouse ambiance, instead of staying home! There may be a Category 2 rain and wind storm sometime this weekend, but perhaps we will still see you at Starbucks?
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Last Sunday was Super Bowl Sunday, so not much chess went on, for sure, that afternoon, as the broadcast of the game went well into the evening hours! Last Wednesday was a drizzly Valentine's Day, and as expected, less than a dozen players came by to play chess: Tony, Mike T., FBen, Daniel, Bert, and Mark among them, despite rather damp weather!
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So then, let's get together over the chess boards, make new friends, and even renew old friendships as we stay healthy... and dry!
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-- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-40153271735667134752024-02-10T09:51:00.000-08:002024-02-10T09:51:32.080-08:00CHESS this Super Bowl Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Starbucks!<br>Hello Everyone...!
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Our chess club will still have a regular session for avid chess players this Sunday afternoon, February 11, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to closing time at our regular Starbucks venue. The Super Bowl broadcast starts at pretty much the same time, and will run for a few hours, more than likely causing many of our regular chess players to take in the game, with most if not all rooting for the SF 49ers to win over the KC Chiefs!
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Our next session after this Sunday is of course Wednesday, February 14th, ValDay, same time, same place where we meet every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon. All ages and skill levels are welcome, there are no dues, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice).
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Our session last Wednesday saw at least 10 players enjoy chess over the boards, despite some rather chilly, damp weather! There to play were Ben C., Tony, Mike T., Daniel (who solved a tough puzzle to win the prize), Sam, Bert, Irakli, Chris M., Moses, and Matthew! There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first one to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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So then, here's hoping to see you soon, get your game up, and make new friends, or renew old friendships! Also, stay tuned for info on our next rated club tournament!
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--- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-71847393516981406872024-02-06T14:40:00.000-08:002024-02-06T14:40:45.888-08:00CHESS this Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
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Despite the rather stormy weather last Sunday morning, 8 players arrived at our Carl's Jr. tourney location to form and compete in two Quads in our club's first USCF- rated tournament of the year! Each player was to play three matches, with first place winning $50 and second place $40.
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<b>The results (which have been submitted to USCF): </b>
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<b>Quad A</b>, featuring Ranen, Red, Irakli, and Ben C., was won by Ranen, taking 1st Place, having won all 3 of his matches. Ben C. took 2nd Place, having won two of his games; and, Red took 3rd, having won 1 game. Irakli may not have won a match, but he was definitely a tough opponent!
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<b>Quad B</b>, featuring Tony, Sam, Daniel C., and Vinn, was won by Daniel C. taking 1st Place having drawn his first game with Sam; then winning his second match; and then given a win by virtue of a forfeit due to his opponent's having to leave before the start of the third round, for a total of 2 1/2 pts. Tony took 2nd Place, having won two matches for 2 pts.; and, Sam placed 3rd with a win and a draw for 1 1/2 pts. Vinn was a gamer, but had to leave early.
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Several players said they definitely enjoyed the tournament, and clearly indicated that the club should have a tournament of any kind of format about once every six weeks or so. That is very doable, hopefully will continue to have the support of the players of the Contra Costa Chess Club! Stay tuned for the details descriptive of the next one, sometime mid to late March . . . that's not far off!
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In the meantime, it should be noted that several of the tournament players went over to Starbucks to play more chess this past Sunday, along with Will, Mark, Matthew, Adam, Samuel, Daniel U., Mike T., and first time club players Jackson and Nate, both of whom we hope to see again over the boards!
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We meet as usual every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon, from 3:00 p.m. to closing, players come and go anytime, at our usual Starbucks venue. Our next session is therefore this Wednesday, February 7th. There are no dues, all ages and skill levels are welcome, from beginners to masters, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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So then, see you soon, get your game up, make new friends, renew old friendships!
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-- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-11466675435191459832024-02-04T08:51:00.000-08:002024-02-04T08:51:35.373-08:00CHESS this Sunday, February 4th, at both Carl's Jr. AND Starbucks!<br />Hi Everyone!
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Chess over the boards this <u>Sunday, February 4, 2024</u>, starts off with a <u>USCF-Rated Club Tournament that begins at 11:15 a.m. at the Carl's Jr. Restaurant</u>, which is just across the side parking lot from our regular Starbucks venue! At least 8 players are in it to win it, with more players welcome to join, or even just observe, of course without commenting or "kibitzing" during the tournament. Full specs of the tournament are listed below.
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Our regular Sunday session for more social, unrated chess at our usual Starbucks location (1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center), starts at its usual time, going from 3:00 p.m. to closing, as players can come and go anytime, etc. as stated in previous emails. Our session this past Wednesday saw at least 12 players enjoy the game of chess despite some rather chilly and inclement weather: Bert, FBen, Ben C., Will, Chris M., Red, Mark, Daniel, Tony, Sam, Irakli, and Mike T.!<br />
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>For Sunday's USCF-Rated Club Tournament:</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Time Control:</b> G/30;d.10<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Format:</b> 3 Rds., Quads or Groups of 6 or more players.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Starting Times:</b> 11:15 a.m; then, NLT 1:00 p.m.;
and, NLT 2:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Entry Fee:</b> $25 paid before 02/04/24; $30 if
paid on 02/04/24.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Cash Prizes: </b> Quads: 1st = $50; 2nd = $40; For
groups of 6 or more, prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places are determined based on
the number of entries. Note: 90% or more of entry fees are returned
as cash prizes, with the balance going to USCF for ratings, with maybe some
left over for a sandwich for the tournament director (TD) and organizer, who
may also compete).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Requirement:</b> Current Membership in the US Chess
Federation. To join or renew, just go online at <a href="http://www.uschess.org">www.uschess.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Remember</u></b> to bring your chess set and chess
clock!<o:p></o:p></p>Let me know if you have questions or need more info, see you soon!
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--- Mike T.<br />
Contra Costa Chess Club<br />
US Chess Federation<br />
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br />
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-36877908240475905672024-01-30T19:34:00.000-08:002024-01-30T19:34:29.032-08:00CHESS this Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Starbucks!<br />Hi Everyone!
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At least 16 players enjoyed an afternoon and evening of fun, challenging chess at our usual Starbucks venue this past Sunday. We welcomed new players Amir, Chris M., Adam, George, George's kids Alex and Charlise along with mom Mikaela; and, there to welcome them were Tony, Will, Red, Daniel with Lisa, Sam, FBen, Eric M., Ben C., Irakli (who solved the day's chess puzzle to win the prize), and Mike T.!
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We meet again this Wednesday, January 31st, at our regular Starbucks venue located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center, just up from the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Clayton Rd. All ages and skill levels are welcome, from beginners to masters! We start at 3:00 p.m. and go through to closing, as players can come and go anytime. There are no dues, and there is no purchase required (but it would be nice to buy something). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first one to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
<br /><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><u>USCF-Rated Club
Tournament Sunday, February 4, 2024</u></b> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Location:</u></b> Carl's Jr. Restaurant (across
side parking lot from our Starbucks venue).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Format:</u></b> 3 Rds., Quads, or Groups of 5 or
more players.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Time Control: </u></b> G/30;d.10<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Starting Times:</u></b> 11:15 a,m; then, NLT
1:00 p.m. and, NLT 2:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Entry Fee:</u></b> $25 paid before 02/04/24; $30
if paid on 02/04/24.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Cash Prizes:</u></b> <u>Quads:</u> 1st
Place $50; 2nd Place $40. For groups of 5 or more, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Place cash prizes are determined based on the number of entries. [<b><u>Note:</u></b>
90% or more of entry fees are returned as cash prizes, with the balance to USCF
for the ratings, with maybe some left over for a sandwich for the tournament
director (TD) and organizer, who may also compete!]<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Requirement: </u></b> Current membership in the
US Chess Federation. To join or renew membership is easy, just go online
at <a href="http://www.uschess.org">www.uschess.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Remember: </u></b> Bring your chess set and
chess clock!<o:p></o:p></p>
If you have any questions or need more info, let me know, and see you very soon!
<br><br>
-- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-25526682093316138862024-01-27T20:06:00.000-08:002024-01-27T20:06:54.608-08:00CHESS this Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Starbucks!<br />Hi Everyone!
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We meet again this Sunday, January 28, 2024 at our regular Starbucks venue, as usual from 3:00 p.m. through to closing, as we do every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon! All ages and skill levels are welcome, from beginners to masters; come and go anytime, there are no dues, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice to buy something).
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Last Wednesday, despite the damp, chilly weather, at least 13 players enjoyed chess over the boards. Two senior citizen players new to the club, Geoge and Malek, were welcomed by Sam, Mike T., Irakli, Tony, Daniel, Bert, Red, and NMRich K., who eventually solved the day's very tough chess puzzle to win the prize. Each session usually features a chess puzzle to solve, and the first player to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!<br />
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>USCF-Rated Club Tournament Next Sunday, February 4,
2024!!</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Time Control: G/30.d10</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Format: </u></b>3 Rds.; in Quads; or Groups of 6 or
more, depending on number of entries.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Where:</u></b> Carl's Jr. Restaurant (across side
parking lot from our Starbucks venue).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Starting Times: </u></b>11:15 a.m.; then, NLT 1:00
p.m.; and NLT 2:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Entry Fees:</u></b> $25 paid before 02/04/24;
$30 if paid on 02/04/24. Note: 90% or more of entry fees are
returned as cash prizes, with the balance to USCF for thr ratings, with maybe
something left over for a sandwich for the tournament organizer.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Requirement: </u></b> Current membership in the
US Chess Federation. To join or renew is easy, just go online at <a href="http://www.uschess.org">www.uschess.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Bring your own chess set, board and chess clock!</u><o:p></o:p></p>So then, for this Sunday, January 28th, despite the NFL playoffs on TV, perhaps we'll have a good turnout for the fun and challenge of chess over the boards. There's no NFL football next Sunday, Feb. 4th, the day of our tournament, as the Super Bowl is set for the following Sunday, the 11th. See you soon!
<br /><br />
--- Mike T.<br />
Contra Costa Chess Club<br />
US Chess Federation<br />
Affiliate Club ID #A602746<br />
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-59594968680291128572024-01-22T20:59:00.000-08:002024-01-22T20:59:37.003-08:00CHESS this Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Starbucks!<br />Hi Everyone!
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Despite the chill, the rain, and two NFL playoff games, more than a dozen players came by for fun, challenging chess over the boards at our regular Starbucks venue! We welcomed 3 players new to the Contra Costa Chess Club: Jeremy, Dylan, and Jay! There to welcome them and engage them in the fun were Will, Irakli, Ben C., Yancy (who solved the day's puzzle), Daniel, FBen, Mike T., Matthew, Red, and Tony!
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We meet again this Wednesday afternoon, January 24th, same place, same time (3:00 p. m. to closing), as we do every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings! Come and go anytime, all ages and skill levels welcome, from beginners to masters! There are no dues, and there's no requirement to buy anything (but it would be nice). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first one to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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USCF Club Tournament Specs:</b></u><br /><b><u>
When:</u></b> Sunday, February 4, 2024.<br /><b><u>
Where:</u></b> Carl's Jr. Restaurant (across side parking lot from our Starbucks venue)<br /><b><u>
Format:</u></b> 3 rds., Quads or Groups of 5 or more players, depending on entries.<br /><b><u>
Starting Times:</u></b> 11:15 a.m.; then, NLT 1:00 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.<br /><u><b>
Time Control:</b></u> G/30;d.10 <br /><b><u>
Entry Fee:</u></b> $25 paid before 02/04/24; $30 if paid on 02/04/24.<br /><u><b>
Cash Prizes:</b></u> Quads: 1st Place $50; 2nd Place $40. For groups of 5 or more, cash prizes are determined based on the number of entries. Note: 90% of entries are returned as cash prizes, with the balance to USCF for the ratings, with maybe something left over for a sandwich for the tournament organizer.;<br /><u><b>
Requirement:</b></u> Current membership in the US Chess Federation. To join or renew is easy, just go online at <a href="http://www.uschess.org">www.uschess.org</a>
<br><b>Bring your own chess set and chess clock.</b><br /><br />
See you soon, drop by Wednesday if you can, have fun, get your game up, make new friends, renew old friendships!<br /><br />
--- Mike T.<br />
Contra Costa Chess Club<br />
US Chess Federation<br />
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br />
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-25170999270116995502024-01-21T09:16:00.000-08:002024-01-21T09:17:36.032-08:00CHESS this Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Starbucks, Rain or Shine!<br />Hi Everyone!
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Our chess club meets again this Sunday, January 21, 2024, at our regular Starbucks venue, rain or shine. All ages and skill levels, from beginners to masters, are welcome! We start at 3:00 p.m. and go through to closing time. Come and go anytime, there are no dues, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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We meet every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon, same time same place, and last Wednesday's turnout saw about 15 players, from Erin and son Evan, Lisa with son Daniel, and Prudi with son son Suhas (who solved the tough chess puzzle to win the prize!), along with new players Andres and Kellan, plus Mike T., NMRich K., Sam, Bert, Red, Tony, and FBen (did I miss anybody?)!
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We'll have our USCF-rated Club Tournament on Sunday, February 4, 2024. For details go to the <a href="http://www.ccchess.com/p/blog-page_17.html"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Upcoming Club Tournaments</span></a> page. Players who do not play in this tournament are still welcome to play chess at Starbucks that afternoon, or at Carl's Jr., across the side parking lot, where the tournament will be held. Let me know if you have questions or need more info.
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So then, perhaps see you this Sunday, kids and adults alike, to have fun with chess and to make new friends, and renew old friendships!
<br /><br />
--- Mike T.<br />
Contra Costa Chess Club<br />
US Chess Federation<br />
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br />
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-53527513038405039532024-01-16T16:16:00.000-08:002024-01-16T16:16:52.043-08:00CHESS this Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
<br><br>
Last Sunday's session at our regular Starbucks venue saw at least 23 kids and adults share the fun and challenge of chess over the boards, either to a great degree or a keen interest to start getting deeper into the game! Samuel was first to solve the day's chess puzzle to win a free tall Starbucks drink, and on the boards with him were Vin (with Dad Vincent and Mom Katherine); Gene and Bodie (with Dad Vince); Ajay and Rayden (with Dad John and Mom Rochelle); Daniel (with Mom Lisa); Theo (with Dad FBen); Sophia (with Mom Amparo); along with Red, Yancy, Tony, Sam, Max, Ben C., Mike T., and a new player, a senior citizen named John who's coming back to the game of chess! Did I miss anyone?
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We meet again this Wednesday, January 17, 2024, same place, same time (3:00 p.m. to closing), come and go anytime, all ages and skill levels welcome, from beginners to masters! There are no dues, nor is there requirement to buy anything (but it would be nice). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first one who solves it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink!
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We will have a USCF-rated club tournament on Sunday, February 4, 2024. For the info regarding the tournament, please see our previous email or website posting. The specs will also be repeated in the next email to you.
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So then, see you soon, rain or shine! Come by, play, make new friends, renew old friendships!
<br><br>
--- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-79985726346606493622024-01-14T13:59:00.000-08:002024-01-14T14:06:04.862-08:00CHESS this Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Starbucks!<br />Hi Everyone!
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Despite the damp, chilly, sometimes rainy afternoon and evening this past Wednesday, about 15 players enjoyed themselves at our usual Starbucks venue to socialize and have fun competing over the chess boards! Young Daniel was there with his mom Lisa, and even younger Suhas was there with his Dad Prudi, to mix in with Sam, Matthew, Ben C., Red, Mike T., Alwin, Bert, Moses, NMRich K., Moses, and John S.! A highlight was Suhas battling chess master Rich K. to a draw!
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We meet again this Sunday afternoon, January 14, 2024, same time (3:00 p.m. to closing, come and go anytime); same place (Starbucks at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center, just up from the intersection of Clayton Rd. and Ygnacio Valley Rd.). We get together every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons, all ages and skill levels are welcome, there are no dues, and there usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first player solving it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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<b><u>Club Tournament:</u></b> We'll have a <u>USCF-Rated Club Tournament</u> on <u>Sunday, February 4, 2024</u>. <u>Time Control:</u>G/30;d.10). 3 rds; Quads format, or slightly larger groups depending on number of entries and ratings; <u>Location:</u> Carl's Jr. Restaurant (across side parking lot from Starbucks); <u>Starting Times:</u> 11:30 a.m., NLT 1:15 p.m.; and NLT 2:30 p.m.; <u>Entry Fee:</u> $25 paid before 02/04/24; $30 if paid on 02/04/24. 90% or more of Entry Fees are returned as cash prizes, amounts for 1st & 2nd or more places to be determined based on number of entries. <b><u>Required:</u></b> Current membership in the US Chess Federation (If you need to join or renew membership, go online at <a href="http://www.uschess.org">www.uschess.org</a>.).
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Let me know if you have questions or need more info. See you soon, drop in especially if you haven't in a long while, get your game up, make new friends, renew old friendships!
<br /><br />
--- Mike T.<br />
Contra Costa Chess Club<br />
US Chess Federation<br />
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br />
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-63088344375703071782024-01-10T16:51:00.000-08:002024-01-10T16:51:41.376-08:00CHESS this Wednesday, January 9th at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
<br><br>
Our next session of fun, challenging chess over the boards this new year is this Wednesday, January 9, 2024 at the same time, 3:00 p.m. to closing, at our usual Starbucks located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd. in the Clayton Shopping Center. We meet every Sunday and Wednesday, same time, same place, come and go anytime, there are no dues, and there's no purchase necessary (but it would be nice).
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This past Sunday's gathering saw at least 22 players, including chess master Rich K., and a few parents with their kids who were really engaging with adults and other kids alike in the game of chess! There to greet, welcome and play with Gene, Bodie, Rayden and AJ (Ajay?) were Kevin, Yancy, Red, Daniel, Vin, Tony, Ben C., Tyler, Rich K., Will, Mike T., FBen and son Theo. Rochelle and John were with sons Rayden and AJ and their friends Gene and Bodie; and, Lisa was with son Daniel, as were Vincent and Katherine with son Vin !!
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Daniel found the key move (castling kingside!) that led to the day's tough chess puzzle being solved! There usually is a chess puzzle at every club session, and the first player to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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<b>Looking ahead</b>, plan on playing in our first club tournament of the year on the first Sunday of February, February 4, 2024 at the Carl's Jr. Restaurant across the side parking lot from our Starbucks. Expect 3 rounds (or games); Quads or slightly larger groups depending on number of unrated players and those with established ratings; the Time Control to be 30 minutes with a 10-second delay (G/40; d10); Start Times: 11:30 a.m.; NLT 1:15 p.m.; and, NLT 2:30 p.m.. Entry Fees: $25 paid before Feb. 4th; $30 if paid on Feb.4th. Bring your own chess sets and chess clock. Required: Current membership in the US Chess Federation. Joining or renewing membership can be done easily online at www.uschess.org. If you have questions or need more info, let me know.
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So then, see you soon at Starbucks, do drop in to get your game up, make new friends, renew old friendships!
<br><br>
--- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-50801722833328442422024-01-06T08:48:00.000-08:002024-01-06T08:48:44.108-08:00CHESS this Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
<br><br>
Here's to a very happy new 2024!! This past Wednesday's session at our regular Starbucks venue saw at least 16 or more players enjoy a very spirited, fun, yet competitive afternoon and evening (to closing time!) playing chess over the boards! There were even a couple chess masters, IMRonald and NMRich, who had some fun with the players! Along with Rich and Ronald were Sam (once again generous with those Girl Scout Cookies!), Red, George, Moses, Meredith, Will, Mark, Ben C., FBen, Tony, Lou, Daniel, John S., and Mike T. Did I miss anybody? The chess puzzle was a tough one, but it was NM Rich who figured it out.
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We're back to meeting every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. on through closing time at the Starbucks located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center. Come and go anytime - there are no dues, and there's no purchase required (but hey, it would be nice to buy something as part of enjoying the chess and coffee shop atmosphere). There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first one to do so on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks drink of choice!
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Thanks for your support and well wishes as our club, the Contra Costa Chess Club, gets its 16th year underway!!! So then, drop by and get your game up (some may want to practice for the upcoming Golden State Open), make new friends, renew old friendships!
See you soon...
<br><br>
--- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-49229721637912150972023-12-30T22:37:00.000-08:002023-12-30T22:37:29.747-08:00CHESS Next Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
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Happy New Year, and may 2024 be a joyful one for you!!
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Our next session for fun, challenging chess over the boards will be next Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to closing, on January 3, 2024 at our usual Starbucks venue --- after which we will return to our regular Sunday and Wednesday afternoons of chess, same place, same time (3:00 p.m. through to closing. come and go anytime). Our first Sunday afternoon session will therefore be on the 7th of January.
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Our session this past Wednesday (Dec. 27) was a lively one, with Yancy, Red, Sam, Tony, Lou, Irakli, Meredith, Will, Carl, Daniel, and Mike T. Many thanks to Sam for his thoughtfulness in bringing in a large box loaded with the variety of Girl Scout Cookies, not only for the players, but for the Starbucks baristas, as well!
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Our club tournament will be scheduled for either late January or early February of 2024. We will also be forming up a couple of chess teams, in the event the opportunity to compete with other clubs comes along, so stay tuned, see you soon!!
<br><br>
-- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-8688594966411293902023-12-27T08:30:00.000-08:002023-12-27T08:30:29.393-08:00CHESS this Wednesday, December 27, at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
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Yes, we've got chess over the boards for you this Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at our usual Starbucks venue as we continue to enjoy the holiday season!
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Last Wednesday saw several players up to the fun and challenge of the game. Sam, Red, Ben C., Chris B., Tony, Irakli (who solved the chess puzzle on his first try to win the prize), Matthew, and Mike T. were there, and there will more than likely be more players this Wednesday!
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All ages and skill levels are welcome, from 3:00 p.m. through to closing, come and go anytime, make new friends, renew old friendships, and wish each other a very, very, happy new year!!
<br><br>
-- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-84930559374054609032023-12-20T13:42:00.000-08:002023-12-20T13:42:41.058-08:00CHESS Wednesdays December 20th & 27th, 2023 at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
<br><br>
Our next sessions of fun, challenging chess over the boards will be on the next two Wednesdays, December 20th of this week, then Wednesday December 27th of the following week at our usual Starbucks venue. We won't start meeting again on Sunday afternoons until Sunday, January 7, 2024. We will continue meeting every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon in 2024, same time, from 3:00p.m. to closing, come and go anytime, etc., and there usually is a chess puzzle to solve, with the first player solving it on the first try winning a free tall Starbucks beverage of choice!
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Our session this past Sunday saw about 19 players and family members enjoy an afternoon and early evening of chess at our usual Starbucks venue. We welcomed two new players, Rayden there with his Dad John, and Daniel, there with his Mom Lisa! Welcoming Rayden and Daniel were Kevin, Red, Yancy, Ben C., Mike T., Sam, Samuel, FBen, Tony, and Irakli, with IMRonald coming by to work with Paige's sons Ian, JJ, and Kayen on their chess games! In addition, the day's chess puzzle was finally solved on the first try by Yancy, after several players gave it a go!
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A very special thanks goes to Kevin for presenting the chess club's organizer with quite a unique memento in recognition of the 15th full year of the founding of the Contra Costa Chess Club!! Many, many thanks also to all those that were there that shared in the enjoyment of the surprise!
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So then, come on by these next two Wednesday afternoons, get your chess game up, make new friends, renew old friendships, and smile along with the happy holidays!!
<br><br>
--- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-75429282346970883172023-12-14T18:59:00.000-08:002023-12-14T18:59:47.511-08:00CHESS this Sunday, December 17th at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
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We're expecting several players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to perhaps a master or two, this coming Sunday, December 17, 2023 at our usual Starbucks venue, located at 1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center, just a couple driveways up from the corner of Clayton Rd. and Ygnacio Valley Rd.! As we do every Sunday and Wednesday afternoons, we start at 3:00 p.m. and finish at closing time. Come and go anytime, there are no dues, and there's no purchase required (but it would be nice).
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There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first player to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks beverage of choice! Last Wednesday's puzzle once again could not be solved on the first try, but Irakli did figure it out and got bragging rights! Along with Irakli last Wednesday enjoying chess over the boards were Vishwa and his nephew Advite, Tony, new player Erik, Paul, George, Red, Sam, FBen, Ben C, and Mike T.!
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So then, perhaps see you very soon this holiday season, join us, get your game up, make new friends, renew old friendships, tis the season to be jolly...!
<br><br>
--- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6025746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-5933055672182539062023-12-09T19:37:00.000-08:002023-12-09T19:37:38.485-08:00CHESS this Sunday, December 10th at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone!
<br><br>
A great group of players came by last Wednesday at our regular Starbucks venue to enjoy an afternoon and evening of chess over the boards. (Sam, Ben C., FBen, Bert, Red, Mike T., Irakli, Morgan, Will, and a new player, also named Will) Interestingly, most of the players had a chance to solve a chess puzzle on the first try to win a free tall Starbucks beverage, but no player was able to solve it! (It was that tough, mate in two moves, solved only after the key first move was given.)
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We meet again this Sunday afternoon, December 10, 2023, as we do Wednesdays, from 3:00 p.m. through to closing time. Come and go anytime; all ages and skill levels are welcome. There is no purchase required (but it would be nice), and... there are no dues! There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first one to do so on the first try wins a free tall drink!
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See you there to enjoy the fun and challenge of chess over the boards, and to make new friends and renew old friendships!
<br><br>
--- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
Contra Costa Chesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12215292694518468589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1304133010933435910.post-81561138761139273942023-12-06T17:47:00.000-08:002023-12-06T17:47:18.948-08:00CHESS this Wednesday (Today), December 6th at Starbucks!<br>Hi Everyone !
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At least a dozen players met the challenge and the fun of competing over the chess boards this past Sunday, and it was Red who solved the chess puzzle on his first try, to win a free tall Starbucks drink! Along with Red at our usual Starbucks venue were Ben C., Reza, Will, Lou, Yancy, Sam, Kevin, Alex, Mark, Mike T., and Irakli (who had the added fun of having his lovely family there).
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The Contra Costa Chess Club meets every Sunday and Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. through to closing time, with our next sessions slated for today, December 6, 2023 and next Sunday, December 10, 2023: same place; players of all ages and skill levels welcome; come and go anytime; no purchase required (but it would be nice); and, there are no dues! There usually is a chess puzzle to solve, and the first one to solve it on the first try wins a free tall Starbucks beverage of choice!
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So then, see you there, have fun, make new friends, renew old friendships!
<br><br>
-- Mike T.<br>
Contra Costa Chess Club<br>
1536 Kirker Pass Rd., in the Clayton Shopping Center<br>
US Chess Federation<br>
Affiliate Club ID #A6024746<br>
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