BCS alumna Nazee Moghadam, now a senior at UCSD with an interest in state politics, tells how chess gave her the confidence to believe in herself. Read our interview.
The Berkeley Chess School
The Berkeley Chess School is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to sharing the joys and wonders of chess with as many young people as possible through instruction in the schools and tournament play.
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A Castle for Caissa
Sunday May 23rd, from 2pm to 6pm
Hillside School, 1581 Le Roy Ave. Berkeley
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BCS Alumna Profile: A young chess champion grows up
From BCS Student to BCS Teacher
David Petty, one of BCS' most popular chess instructors, was a dedicated BCS student and scholastic champion. Find out what inspired him to teach the game.Win a Year of Chess by Helping Oakland Kids!
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Summer Master Classes Continue
International Master Irina Krush, the youngest-ever US Women's Chess Champion, will be teaching a Master Class the week of August 3rd. Also, for the next two weeks BCS alumnus Sam Shankland ('04), who is on the verge of becoming a Grandmaster, will teach the advanced class.
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2008 Krush summer camp photos