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Since 1982, the Berkeley Chess School has enriched

the lives of thousands of Bay Area children.


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The Berkeley Chess Education Center will be a national model for the role of chess in developing children's minds and character. The Center will provide BCS with a permanent home where we can hold our summer camps and adult classes, conduct teacher training, and inform the community about chess' value. Get involved with our capital campaign as a volunteer!

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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
Please join us!


BCS Celebrates its Silver Anniversary
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Thanks to our sponsor Valero for making our 25th anniversary party a great success!
BCS Named Best After-School Program

The Berkeley Chess School is proud to be a recipient of Diablo Magazine's 2006 "Best of the East Bay" award for After-School Program.


Home Town Hero 2004!
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BCS President Elizabeth Shaughnessy recently received a "Hometown Hero" award from the Berkeley Rotary Club for her longstanding dedication and service to the community. She is shown here with World Champion Garry Kasparov at the 35th Chess Olympiad in Bled, Slovenia, November 2002.

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