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UID:67901-1792022400-1797724799@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Alameda Chess Classes
DESCRIPTION:Alameda Monday Chess (kids & adults)\nOpen to adults and children. A half-hour lecture aimed at players between 500 and 1500 USChess in strength\, followed by a USChess-rated tournament game with a G/25;d5 time control. USChess Membership is required\, https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/uscf-membership/. Trophies to the top five at the end of each session.\nFall One: August 10th – October 5th (8-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION\n\nFall Two: October 19th – December 14th (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION\n  \nAlameda Thursday Chess (kids)\n\nImmerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading\, science\, and math\, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia\, chess influences social behavior including self esteem\, respect for others\, patience\, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it’s FUN!\nAll skill levels welcome.\nFall One: August 13th – October 8th (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION\n\nFall Two: October 15th – December 17th (9-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/alameda-chess-classes/
LOCATION:649 Pacific Ave\, Alameda\, CA 94501\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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SUMMARY:Monthly BCS Cash Quads!
DESCRIPTION:Players will be divided into groups of 4 by rating\, or\, if no rating\, then by Age.\nFirst place in each group will Receive $80! (winner take all!)\n3 rounds Total. Rounds are \n1pm\, Round 2 as soon as round 1 finishes\, Round 3 as soon as Round 2 finishes \nG/30 with a 15 second increment \nAll Tournament players must be USCF members. \nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nThe Cash Quad tournaments are only for adults and strong scholastic players rated over 800 \nBCS Cash Quads October 17th               EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads November 21st           EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Cash Quads December 19th           EXPRESS REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/monthly-bcs-cash-quads/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Tournament,Youth Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260921T011530Z
CREATED:20260626T193505Z
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UID:67898-1792328400-1797780600@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Alameda K-12 Quads
DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the Alameda K-12 Quads! First time tournament players will be grouped with other first-timers and experienced tournament players will play with others of similar rating. \n\n3-round Quad tournament\nUSCF-rated event — Current USCF membership is required to participate\nDrop-off welcome as supervision will be provided\nTime control is game in 25 with a 5 second delay\nTrophies awarded to the top players in every quad\, all other players will receive a participation medal.\nEntry fee is $50 if pre-registered or $60 the day of the event (you must register at least 30 minutes before the event)\n\nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nAlameda K-12 Quads October 18th                    EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nAlameda K-12 Quads November 15th               EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nAlameda K-12 Quads December 20th              EXPRESS REGISTRATION \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/alameda-k-12-quads/
LOCATION:649 Pacific Ave\, Alameda\, CA 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260928T070712Z
CREATED:20160808T213155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T070712Z
UID:18528-1792846800-1795879800@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:BCS K-12 Quads
DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the Berkeley K-12 Quads! First time tournament players will be grouped with other first-timers and experienced tournament players will play with others of similar rating. \n\n3-round Quad tournament\nUSCF-rated event — Current USCF membership is required to participate\nDrop-off welcome as supervision will be provided\nTime control is game in 25 with a 5 second delay\nTrophies awarded to the top players in every quad\, all other players will receive a participation medal.\nEntry fee is $45 if pre-registered or $55 the day of the event (you must register at least 30 minutes before the event)\n\nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nBerkeley K-12 Quads October 24th                   EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBerkeley K-12 Quads November 28th              EXPRESS REGISTRATION \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/bcs-k-12-quads/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T051623Z
CREATED:20160808T224051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T051623Z
UID:18532-1793451600-1793466000@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Spooky Swiss K-12
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Spooky Swiss Tournament!\nK-12 Tournament\n3 sections! Under 400\, Under 800\, and 800+\nPlay only those in your section.\nTop 5 places in each section will Receive a Trophy.\nDress up! play in your Halloween Costume!\nTrophy for best Chess Themed Costume!\nParticipation Medals for everyone Else.\n4 rounds Total\nRounds are from 1pm – 5pm.\nAll Tournament players must be USCF members. \n  \nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/spooky-swiss-k-12/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T130000
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DTSTAMP:20261005T151718Z
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UID:67021-1794056400-1796484600@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Pleasanton Quads
DESCRIPTION:K-12 Tournament\nAll Players will be put into groups of 4 by rating\, or\, if no rating\, then divided by Grade.\nPlay only those in your Group.\nFirst place in each Group will Receive a Trophy.\nParticipation Medals for everyone Else.\n3 rounds Total. Rounds are from 1pm – 3:30pm.\nAll Tournament players must be USCF members. \nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nPleasanton Quads November 7th                                            EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nPleasanton Quads December 5th                                            EXPRESS REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/pleasanton-quads/
LOCATION:Fairlands Elementary\, 4151 W Las Positas Blvd\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T153000
DTSTAMP:20261012T165653Z
CREATED:20251122T080921Z
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UID:67501-1794661200-1797089400@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Walnut Creek K-12 Quads
DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the Walnut Creek K-12 Quads! First time tournament players will be grouped with other first-timers and experienced tournament players will play with others of similar rating. \n\n3-round Quad tournament\nUSCF-rated event — Current USCF membership is required to participate\nDrop-off welcome as supervision will be provided\nTime control is game in 25 with a 5 second delay\nTrophies awarded to the top players in every quad\, all other players will receive a participation medal.\nEntry fee is $45 if pre-registered or $55 the day of the event (you must register at least 30 minutes before the event)\n\nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nWalnut Creek K-12 Quads November 14th                     EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nWalnut Creek K-12 Quads December 12th                      EXPRESS REGISTRATION \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/walnut-creek-k-12-quads/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd\, Walnut Creek\, CA\, 94595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261220T113000
DTSTAMP:20261007T180444Z
CREATED:20211215T013919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T180444Z
UID:52151-1794736800-1797766200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Chess for Youngsters Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nFall Two 2026 (6 weeks)\nOctober 4th – November 8th\nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \nFall Three 2026 (6 weeks)\nNovember 15th – December 20th\nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \n  \nChess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading\, science\, and math\, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia\, chess influences social behavior including self esteem\, respect for others\, patience\, and good sportsmanship. And did we mention: it’s FUN! \nThis class is for kids ages 5 – 8. \n ***New beginners must start on the first day of a session\, they cannot start mid-session. \nInstructor: Stephen Shaughnessy aka Mr. Chess
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/bcs-novice-class-in-person-winter-2022/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261220T150000
DTSTAMP:20261007T180546Z
CREATED:20161007T180549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T180546Z
UID:18790-1794747600-1797778800@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:BCS All Girls Chess Class (Queens)
DESCRIPTION:Calling all chess queens! Join our all girls traveling chess team!\n-Meet new friends that love chess. \n-Attend all girl training \n-Compete as a team against other all girl teams. \n-Have your games analyzed and play over them with your teammates. \n-Beginner\, intermediate and advanced players are welcome to join\, we will have level appropriate training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFall Two: October 4th – November 8th (6-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION\n\nFall Three: November 15th – December 20th (6-weeks)\n\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/bcs-all-girls-chess-team/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270529T153000
DTSTAMP:20261013T184543Z
CREATED:20250402T051315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T184543Z
UID:67161-1801314000-1811604600@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Blue Oak School Quad in Napa
DESCRIPTION:K-12 Tournament\nAll Players will be put into groups of 4 by rating\, or\, if no rating\, then divided by Grade.\nPlay only those in your Group.\nFirst place in each Group will Receive a Trophy.\nParticipation Medals for everyone Else.\n3 rounds Total. Rounds are from 1pm – 3:30pm.\nAll Tournament players must be USCF members. \nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nBlue Oak School Napa Quads Jan 30th                                  EXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBlue Oak School Napa Quads May 29th                                 EXPRESS REGISTRATION \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/napa-quads/
LOCATION:Blue Oak School\, 1436 Polk St\, Napa\,\, CA\, 94559\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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