November 2019
Halloween Spooky Swiss Tournament! K-12 Tournament 3 sections! Under 400, Under 800, and 800+ Play only those in your section. Top 5 places in each section will Receive a Trophy. Dress up! play in your Halloween Costume! Trophy for best Chess Themed Costume! Participation Medals for everyone Else. 4 rounds Total Rounds are from 1pm -…
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Berkeley Chess School is Proud to Partner with the Ger Youth Center for Ger Youth's 7th Annual Quads! NM Bryon Doyle will be the Chief TD Players will be divided into groups of 4 by Rating, if the player has no rating then they will be divided by their Grade. 1st Place in each Quad…
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SIGN UP HERE! Standings, and Pairings Here! CalChess Girls Age-Level State Championship, February 29 th , 2020 Join girls all over Northern California for the 3rd Annual CalChess Girls Age Level State Chess Championship! Not only is this an OFFICIAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP for GIRLS ONLY (sorry, boys!), it's a festival to celebrate girls who love…
Find out moreJune 2020
New Online Chess Camps (purchased by the week) starting June 8th, and offered every week through mid-August. First week will be June 8th-12th. Last week will be August 10th- 14th. Novice Camp from 9am to 10am Monday to Friday. Cost $75 per week Intermediate Camp from 10am-12pm Monday to Friday. Cost $120 per week Intermediate Camp from 1pm-3pm…
Find out moreJuly 2020
Sam is back!! (Online) GM Sam Shankland is offering Chess Camps online for the next 3 weeks! 1pm-3pm all week long Monday-Friday!! 2018 US Chess Champion!, 2 Time Gold Medalist, achieved a 2731 Fide rating!! Don't miss this opportunity to work with one of the best players in the entire world! Week 1 July 27-31st…
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Eight-time Russian Chess Champion and World Cup Winner November 21st - GM Peter Svidler Join us for an interactive workshop with world top players, who will share their chess philosophy and walk the participants through their decision-making process. Format: Online via Zoom- students will receive login instructions prior to the event. Participants will be able…
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Great rates! $110 for the entire week! ($15 discount) or $25 for a single day! 5 flexible times to choose from 9am, 10am, 1pm, 3pm, 3:30pm! April 5th - April 9th BCS Spring Camp Novice 9am EXPRESS REGISTRATION BCS Spring Camp Intermediate 10am EXPRESS REGISTRATION BCS Spring Camp Intermediate 1pm EXPRESS REGISTRATION BCS Spring…
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Face Masks are required during your FIDE game! Hand Sanitizer will be offered. Covid Vaccinations are strongly encouraged for those 12 and older. No food in the Tournament hall. No Drinks at the chess table. EXPRESS REGISTRATION Standings and Pairings will be posted here! Please join us for the Calchess Girls NGTOC Qualifier (Haring)! NO…
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Sign up Here! EXPRESS REGISTRATION Berkeley Chess School 2622 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley FIDE Rated (Rounds 4-5)! Calchess Senior State Championship Winner will be the Norcal Representative for the Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions 1. All players must be 50 years of age or older. 2. All players must wear face coverings. 3. All players must submit proof of…
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Face Masks are required during your FIDE game! Hand Sanitizer will be offered. Covid Vaccinations as well as Covid Vaccine records are required. No food in the Tournament hall. $1,500 Prize Fund 100% Guaranteed! Official Cal Chess State Championship! FIDE, and USCF Rated! 3 day and 2 day schedules offered! WGM, WIM, WFM Free entry!…
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