For the first time ever we are doing a SPRING BREAK CAMP, your choice of 1 to 4 days from April 6-9 in Berkeley. This is a great opportunity to get immersed in chess. Several levels will be offered. Sign up today!
The Berkeley Chess School
The Berkeley Chess School is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to sharing the joy and wonder of chess with as many young people as possible through instruction in the schools and tournament play.
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NEW Spring Break Chess Camp
Support BCS' New Oakland Chess Program!
This year BCS is offering chess free of charge to 500 children from Oakland's underserved public elementary schools. Please support this important program by making a gift today. Learn more
BCS Girls Excel at State Tournament
Berkeley Chess School girls triumphed at last weekend’s 3rd annual CalChess Girls State Scholastic tournament at St Mark’s School in San Raphael. Read more
Berkeley Chess School Holds First Ever Winter Chess Camp
Camp attendance far exceeds organizers’ expectations
51 children ranging in age from 5 to 13 gathered at Hillside School in Berkeley during the holiday season to take part in the Berkeley Chess School’s Winter Chess Camp. The camp, which ran from December 29 - 31, included beginners as well as some of the top young players in the country. Read more
51 children ranging in age from 5 to 13 gathered at Hillside School in Berkeley during the holiday season to take part in the Berkeley Chess School’s Winter Chess Camp. The camp, which ran from December 29 - 31, included beginners as well as some of the top young players in the country. Read more
Berkeley Bishops Compete in Annual Ranking Tournament
Nearly seventy Berkeley Chess School students showed up to match their chess skills against some of the strongest young players in the nation. All of the participants, members of the elite Berkeley Bishops, took part in the BCS annual qualifier in preparation for competition with other local and state teams later this fall. Read more