BCS is offering a new Tuesday night chess class in Orinda, taught by BCS instructor Stephen Shaughnessy and featuring World Under-18 Champ Sam Shankland as a guest instructor. Sign up with Orinda Rec at 925-254-2445.

BCS is now on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/berkeleychess. Our username is @berkeleychess. If you have a Twitter account you can get the latest updates on BCS classes, tournaments and special events by clicking on "Follow" at the top of our page. You can also get BCS updates through your cell phone.

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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.

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 for your child by recruiting Facebook supporters for our BCS Oakland Chess Program! Learn more on our Facebook Causes page. You can also donate to this very important program through our website.