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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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Elizabeth Shaughnessy Receives Chess Educator of the Year Award from University of Texas Dallas - February 2011

3/08/11

The University of Texas, Dallas, awarded Elizabeth Shaughnessy the prestigious Chess Educator of the Year Award on February 23, 2011. The ChessFest X award presentation took place after Elizabeth discussed the continuing need for organized chess education programs in the U.S. in her talk titled "The Importance of Chess in the American Community." ChessFest is a joint presentation of the UT Dallas Chess Program and McDermott Library.

Elizabeth Shaughnessy receiving award from UT Dallas Associate Provost Abby Kratz, PhD.
Upcoming Summer Chess Camps 2011!

2/18/11

Summer is approaching fast, and once again the Berkeley Chess School will offer chess camps throughout the Bay Area!

Click here for general info.

Check out our Berkeley camp at Hillside School!

Click here for specific dates and locations. This information is updated weekly.
CalChess Girls State Championship Jan 2011

2/01/11

Congratulations BCS Girls who competed in the CalChess Girls State Championship Jan 2011! Sophia Li is the new reigning 6th grade champion! More details and official results here.
Orinda Advanced Tuesdays

1/27/11

The Orinda Advanced Tuesdays chess class is now open and accepting registrations! Read the full details here.
BCS Alumnus & Instructor becomes Grandmaster!

1/27/11

Congratulations to BCS Alumnus and 2010 BCS Master Class Instructor Sam Shankland for winning his final Grandmaster norm at the Berkeley International in January 2011! As many of you know, apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can attain. Once achieved, the title is held for life. Well done, Sam!

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