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UID:67161-1780146000-1780155000@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 May 30th                                 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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T140307Z
UID:19026-1780012800-1780271999@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Calchess Senior State Championship
DESCRIPTION:Sign up Here! \nEXPRESS REGISTRATION\n         Berkeley Chess School 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\nFIDE Rated!\nCalchess Senior State Championship \nWinner will be the Norcal Representative for the  Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions \n1. All players must be 50 years of age or older. \n2. The tournament shall be played in accordance with FIDE and\nUSCF rules. \n3. Game forfeited after 30 minutes in the event of a no-show. \n3 Day Schedule \nRound 1: Friday 7pm \nRound 2: Saturday 11:00 am \nRound 3: Saturday 4 pm \nRound 4: Sunday 12pm \nRound 5: Sunday 4:30pm \n2 Day Schedule \nRound 1: Saturday 11:00 am (NOT FIDE RATED) \nRound 2: Saturday 1:30 pm (NOT FIDE RATED) \nRound 3: Saturday 4 pm \nRound 4: Sunday 12pm \nRound 5: Sunday 4:30pm \n2 day Time control (Rounds 1-2) G/60 with a 5 second delay \n3 day Time Control G/90 with a 30 Second Increment. \nFide Rated \nAll Players must be over 50 years of age to play \nSections Merge after round 2\,There are prizes for Rating Sections and age sections. \nRound 5 pairings may be altered to create a head on match for Age level Prizes. \nOne Player is allowed only a maximum of 1 prize! (One player may not win both an Under Rating\, Prize and an age Prize. He/She will only recieve ONE of those prizes. Whichever is larger) \nGMs/IMs/FMs may play without paying an entry fee\, however Entry Fee will be deducted from any winnings. \n1st: $500 \n2nd: $250 \nBest U2000: $150 Best U1600: $150 Best U1200/UNR: $150 \nBest Age 50-64 $150 Best Age 65+ $150 \n2025 Calchess Senior Co-Champions IM Timothy Taylor\, and NM Dmitry Dzhangirov \n  \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/cal-chess-senior-state-championship-2/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Tournament
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20170112T214931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T135227Z
UID:19116-1780012800-1780271999@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Cal Chess Women's State Championship
DESCRIPTION:$1\,500 Prize Fund 100% Guaranteed!\nOfficial Cal Chess State Championship!\nFIDE\, and USCF Rated!\n3 day and 2 day schedules offered!\nWGM\, WIM\, WFM Free entry! (Entry Fee will be deducted from any winnings)\nBeautiful venue at the Berkeley Chess School.\n5 rounds G/90;+30 (2 day schedule rounds 1\, 2 are G/60;d5)\n 3 day schedule : Friday 7:00pm\, Sat: 11am\, 4pm\, Sun 12pm\, 4:30pm\n2 day schedule Sat 11am\, 1:30pm 4pm\, Sun 12pm\, 4:30pm (Rounds 1\, and 2 not FIDE rated for 2 day schedule)\n\nWIM Ruiyang Yan and WFM Natalie Tsodikova 2025 Calchess Women’s Co-Champions\, WFM Natalie Tsodikova is also 2024\, and 2025 US Women’s Senior Champion \nSign up here!\n EXPRESS REGISTRATION \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/cal-chess-womans-state-championship/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Tournament
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
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UID:33468-1776470400-1776643199@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Calchess Girls K-12 NGTOC Qualifier
DESCRIPTION:EXPRESS REGISTRATION\n  \nPlease join us for the Calchess Girls NGTOC Qualifier (Haring)!\n\nNGTOC Qualifier!  \n\n\n  \n\nNO TROPHIES FOR K-12 Qualifier (JUST CASH PRIZES) \nK-12 Champ is 5 rounds G/60 with a 30 second increment. Round times: \n2 Day Schedule: Sat 10am\, 1:30pm\, 5:00pm Sun 1:00pm\, 4:30pm \nawards: 1st: $750\, 2nd $100 \, and 3rd: $50 winner of the K-12 will be the official NGTOC qualifier (Haring) from Northern California. \nCalchess generally offers a $300.00 stipend to the NGTOC Qualifier in addition to the prizes listed above. \n  \nTie breakers: Modified Median or Median\, at the discretion of the TD \nENTRY FEE: $50 if received by 11:59pm on April 14th\, 2026. $10 late fee. \nLate entry on Saturday is from 9:30-9:45am only  Checks made payable to Berkeley Chess School.($60 entry on site!) \nIt is recommended that Girls should be rated over 500 USCF to participate (not required). \nNM\, WFM\, WIM\, WGM\, FM Free Entry \nRULES:\nAll Tournament players must be US Chess Members You can sign up or renew your US Chess Membership here.\nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \nCONTACT: \ntournaments@berkeleychessschool.org with any questions. \nStandings that show Possible future pairings are TENATIVE\, and are subject to change. \n\nSwissSys Standings. Girls K-12 Calchess NGTOC: K-12 Open\n\n\n\n\n#\nName\nID\nRating\nRd 1\nRd 2\nRd 3\nRd 4\nRd 5\nTotal\n\n\n\n\n1\nJenny Qi\n17050786\n2139\nW8\nW5\nW2\n~3\n\n3.0\n\n\n2\nOmya Vidyarthi\n15782318\n2186\nW7\nW4\nL1\n~6\n\n2.0\n\n\n3\nZlata Mokeeva\n31128131\n2105\nW10\nW6\nL4\n~1\n\n2.0\n\n\n4\nMarina Xiao\n16380642\n1916\nW12\nL2\nW3\n~5\n\n2.0\n\n\n5\nStella Liu\n17042064\n1521\nW13\nL1\nW9\n~4\n\n2.0\n\n\n6\nAnika Prasad\n30110098\n1267\nW9\nL3\nW10\n~2\n\n2.0\n\n\n7\nAlisa Shcheglova\n30129888\n1182\nL2\nW12\nH—\n~8\n\n1.5\n\n\n8\nRaaga Guruswami\n17191014\n1050\nL1\nL10\nW13\n~7\n\n1.0\n\n\n9\nMia Jiao\n32849140\n1009p\nL6\nW13\nL5\n~10\n\n1.0\n\n\n10\nSweya Yeruva\n31740670\n870\nL3\nW8\nL6\n~9\n\n1.0\n\n\n11\nIksha Nair\n32337820\n523\nB—\nU—\nU—\nU—\n\n1.0\n\n\n12\nKwanita Amarthaluri\n31763753\n826\nL4\nL7\nH—\n~13\n\n0.5\n\n\n13\nAnjali Guntuboyina\n32537063\n835\nL5\nL9\nL8\n~12\n\n0.0
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/calchess-girls-k-12-state-championship/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T170000
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CREATED:20160808T224051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T233248Z
UID:18532-1762002000-1762016400@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 \nSpooky Swiss Nov 2025\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:20251011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20230424T203229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T003226Z
UID:64573-1760187600-1760198400@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield K-12 Quads
DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the Fairfield 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 $40 if pre-registered (you must register by at least two day’s before the event or $10 late fee added)\n\nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nFairfield K-12 Quads October 11th                         EXPRESS REGISTRATION \n  \nFairfield Quad Flyer. October 13\, 2025
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/fairfield-k-12-quads/
LOCATION:K.I. Jones Elementary School\, 2001 Winston Dr\, Fairfield\, CA\, 94534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250707T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20250618T031829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T031829Z
UID:67274-1751895000-1754065800@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Summer Camp Afternoon Only 1:30pm – 4:30pm \nEXPRESS REGISTRATION\nSummer Chess Camp Flyer 2025 FAIRFIELD
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/fairfield-summer-camp/
LOCATION:Fairfield High School\, 205 E Atlantic Ave\, Fairfield\, CA\, 94533\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20240805T184804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T060616Z
UID:66887-1741023000-1747681200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Monday Master Class With GM Nick de Firmian!
DESCRIPTION:The Berkeley Chess School is offering an online Master Class with GM Nick de Firmian on Monday evenings. We will use a combination of zoom and lichess.org\nMondays\, GM Nick de Firmian\n\nSpring 1\, 2025\nMarch 3 – April 7 (6-weeks)\n  EXPRESS REGISTRATION\nSpring 2\, 2025\nApril 14 – May 19 (6-weeks)\n  EXPRESS REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/monday-master-class-with-gm-nick-de-firmian/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20160808T214422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T192024Z
UID:18531-1733576400-1733587200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:San Ramon Quads
DESCRIPTION: Hand Sanitizer will be offered.  No food in the Tournament hall.\nK-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 – 4pm.\nAll Tournament players must be USCF members. \nBoards\, Sets\, and Clocks will be provided by BCS \nSan Ramon Quads December 7th                                EXPRESS REGISTRATION \n  \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/san-ramon-quad-2/
LOCATION:Country Club Elementary School\, 7534 Blue Fox Way\, San Ramon\, 94583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20240611T185639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T231409Z
UID:66814-1721656800-1722013200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Seminar with GM Elect Josiah Stearman 2024
DESCRIPTION:Seminar with GM Elect Josiah Stearman.\n  \nThis class is for adults and kids with a USCF rating between 1600-2000 \nIt will run Monday through Friday from 2:00-5:00pm. \nThis course is $400 \nEXPRESS REGISTRATION\n  \nAdvanced Chess Seminar flyer edited\n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/invitational-with-im-josiah-stearman-2024/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240106
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20180411T185017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T075455Z
UID:27395-1703548800-1704499199@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:BCS Winter Camp 2023
DESCRIPTION: Winter Camp 2023 In person\n2023 BCS Winter Camp (In Person!) now open for registration! \nJoin our fantastic Winter Chess Camp! \nOur Winter camp will be fun\, engaging and challenging! You can meet new friends who share a love of chess while improving your game and learning new strategies. \nOur wonderful Berkeley Chess Center will provide a spacious and airy location for our camp\, with a large playground for lots of outdoor activities (weather permitting). Masks are optional. \nAll campers must have completed kindergarten. All young campers will be accepted on a provisional basis. \nOur experienced staff have ensured a fun and engaging camp atmosphere for over 30 years.\nWe hope you will join us this Winter Holiday!  \nBCS Winter Camp Full Day 9am – 5pm  December 26 to January 5 \nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Winter Camp Mornings Only 9am – 1pm In Person \nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \nBCS Winter Camp Afternoons Only 1pm – 5pm In Person \nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \n  \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/grand-opening/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20231003T000544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T175647Z
UID:66433-1698969600-1699228799@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:2023 U.S. Senior Women’s Chess Championship Nov 3rd - 5th
DESCRIPTION: U.S. Senior Women’s Chess Championship Nov 3rd – 5th \nThanks to the generous support of the USChess Women’s program and the Eade Foundation\, we are thrilled to host the FIRST U.S. Senior Women’s Championship\, showcasing the abilities of the nation’s top senior women players.  Games will be streamed live at https://www.chess.com/events/2023-us-senior-womens-chess-championship \nStandings and Pairings posted at https://chess-results.com/tnr842840.aspx?lan=1 \nList of Players: \nWGM Anjelina Belakovskaia\, 2218\nWIM Beatriz Marinello\,  2200\nWFM Natalya Tsodikova\,  2181\nWFM Olga Sagalchik\,  2100\nWIM Dorothy Teasley\,  2000\nWIM Alexey Root\, 2000\nWIM Vesna B Dimitrijevic\,  1907\nWIM Shernaz Kennedy\,  1900\nWCM Natasha C Christiansen\,  1824\nVarinia F Cabrera\,  1814\nJulia O’Neill\,  1800\nWCM Mary K Kuhner\,  1737 \nRead a great preview of the players here at https://new.uschess.org/news/1st-us-senior-womens-championship-preview \n  \nWhere:  Berkeley Chess School \n2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, CA 94702 \n  \nWhen: Friday\,  November 3rd – Sunday\, November 5th 2023 \n5 Rounds; Swiss Format \nNo half point byes will be offered \nUSCF Rated\, and FIDE rated. \nTime Control:  G/90; Increment 30 sec \nRound 1: Friday\, November 3rd\, 2023; 7:00PM \nRound 2: Saturday\, November 4th\, 2023; 10:00AM \nRound 3: Saturday\, November 4th\, 2023; 3:00PM \nRound 4: Sunday\, November 5th\, 2023; 10:00AM \nRound 5: Sunday\, November 5th\, 2023; 3:00PM \nInvitational \n1. Players must be female USCF members\, ages 50 and older\, and rank in the top 20 of all female players.\n2. Players are eligible based on their gender in their USCF record.\n3. The tournament is USCF\, and FIDE rated using the FIDE Laws of Chess.\n4. Game forfeited after 30 minutes in the event of a no-show. \nTie-breaks: \nTie-breaks will be decided by Modified Median. If this\nsystem is unable to break the tie\, these systems will be employed in\nthe following order until the tie is broken: 1. Solkoff\, 2. Cumulative\,\n3. Cumulative of Opposition\, 4. Most Blacks\, 5. Head to Head Results \nPrize Fund: $8\,000 100% Guaranteed! \n1st $4\,000 \n2nd $2\,000 \n3rd $1\,000 \n4th $750 \n5th $250 \nSenior Women’s Chess Championship Inaugural Event: Book signing by WIM Alexey W. Root\nFriday\, November 3rd\, at 6:15 pm at the Berkeley Chess Center\n  \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/2023-senior-womens-chess-championship/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20190801T181548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T170646Z
UID:36835-1688841000-1688850000@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Blitz with the Masters!
DESCRIPTION:Sign up here!\n  \nAt 6:30pm on Saturday\, July 8\, for an entry fee of $40 Berkeley Chess School is hosting a 7 round open swiss\, 3+2 blitz tournament at our chess center. There is no rating limit for players.\n\nThe following players have already signed up!\n\nGM Sam Shankland rating: 2787\nGM Balaji Daggupati rating: 2571\nGM Joshua Sheng rating: 2531\nIM Josiah Stearman rating: 2460\n\nThey are playing as a fundraiser for BCS . Whoever beats any of these players will get their entry fee returned\, a bucket full of rating points and bragging rights forever.\n  \n  EXPRESS REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/blitz-with-the-masters/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Adult Tournament,Youth Tournament
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220724T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20220715T222716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220716T215931Z
UID:56171-1658667600-1658680200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:GM Sam Shankland Simul
DESCRIPTION:GM Sam Shankland Simul\nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \nAuthor\, 2018 US Chess Champion\, Mainstay of the US Olympic Team\, Winner of the 2021 Prague Masters  with a performance rating of 2900\, the best result in the tournament’s history! \nA fundraiser for the Berkeley Chess School!\n50 Boards! Reserve Yours!\n(The odds will never be better!) \nSunday\, July 24th\, 1 pm \nAt the Berkeley Chess Center • 2622 San Pablo Ave • Berkeley\, CA 94702 \n (510) 843-0150 • www.berkeleychessschool.org • programs@berkeleychessschool.org \n  \nOpen to children and adults. Grandmaster has white\, but you must make your move immediately when he returns to your board. You must leave your board with a loss (but can stay and watch).  No prize money\, only glory\, but your board fee will be refunded if you win or draw! Covid 19 vaccinations are required\, and masks will be worn.  Email proof of vaccination to pov@berkeleychessschool.org! \n $50 a Board! \nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \nAll profits go to improve ADA access to \nThe Berkeley Chess Center! \n  
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/gm-sam-shankland-simul/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220605
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20170102T064213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T194627Z
UID:19092-1654300800-1654387199@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Girls K-12 Calchess State Championship
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP HERE!\nStandings\, and Pairings Here!\n\nFace Masks are required during your USCF game! Hand Sanitizer will be offered.  Covid Vaccinations are required. No food in the Tournament hall. No Drinks at the chess table.\n  \nPlease join us for the Girls Calchess State Championship! \n\nThis event is organized by Berkeley Chess \n  \n\n\n1 day K-12 event. \n\nTrophies to top 3 girls in each grade -Gorgeous medals to everyone! \nSections: \nWe will attempt to have each Grade it’s own section\, however combining grades will be likely. \nIf we combine grades we will attempt to combine them in this fashion: \nKindergarten-3rd Grade: \n4th Grade-6th Grade: \n7th Grade-12th Grade: \n5 rounds\, time control-G/45 with a 5 sec delay.\nRound times:\n10:00am\, 11:45pm\, 1:30pm\, 3:15pm and 5:00pm\, with awards at 6;45pm. \nAWARDS: \nTrophies to top 3 players in each Grade. \n  \nENTRY FEE: $50 if received by 11:59pm on June 3rd\, 2022. $10 late fee. \nLate entry on Saturday is from 9:00-9:30am only. Checks made payable to Berkeley Chess School.($60 entry on site!) \nRULES:\nAll Tournament players must be US Chess Members You can sign up or renew your US Chess Membership here.\nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \nCONTACT: \ntournaments@berkeleychessschool.org
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/girls-age-level-state-championship/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20220305T213340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T213441Z
UID:54618-1646762400-1646769600@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:International Women's Day Invitational
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/international-womens-day-invitational/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201122
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20160524T193828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T011754Z
UID:18166-1605916800-1606003199@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Interactive Workshop with GM Peter Svidler
DESCRIPTION:  \nEight-time Russian Chess Champion and\nWorld Cup Winner\n\nNovember 21st – GM Peter Svidler\nJoin us for an interactive workshop with world top players\, who will share their chess philosophy and walk the participants through their decision-making process. \nFormat:\nOnline via Zoom- students will receive login instructions prior to the event. Participants will be able to ask (and answer!) questions and encouraged to engage with the invited grandmasters. Hosted and moderated by eight-time US Women’s Champion GM Irina Krush. \nRating requirement: \n1800+ USCF or FIDE (Open to both scholastic and adult players) Observer option for players under 1800. \nEvent schedule: \n\n\n\nTime (EST)\n\n\n12:00pm-1:30pm\nSession 1\n\n\n1:30pm-1:45pm\nBreak\n\n\n1:45pm-3:15pm\nSession 2\n\n\n3:15pm-3:30pm\nQ & A\n\n\n\nWorkshop Fees: \nFor players 1800+: $120 per workshop\, $20 discount if registered by Tuesday before workshop. \nFor Players Below 1800:\nObserver Option \nThe observer option is for players rated below 1800\, who’ll be able to observe the session but without interactive participation. $80 per lecture for observers \n  \n25% additional discount if you put Berkeley Chess School in the additional info box! \n   Register or sign up here!\n  \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/bcs-weekender-september/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Tournament
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20200707T031721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T191752Z
UID:45234-1595854800-1597417200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:GM Sam Shankland Summer Chess Camp!
DESCRIPTION:Sam is back!! (Online)\n GM Sam Shankland is offering Chess Camps online for the next 3 weeks!\n1pm-3pm all week long Monday-Friday!! \n2018 US Chess Champion!\, 2 Time Gold Medalist\, achieved a 2731 Fide rating!! Don’t miss this opportunity to work with one of the best players in the entire world! \nWeek 1 July 27-31st 1pm-3pm Mon-Fri\nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \nWeek 2 Aug 3rd-7th  1pm-3pm Mon-Fri\nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \nWeek 3 Aug 10th-14th  1pm-3pm Mon-Fri\nEXPRESS REGISTRATION \nThe cost for each week is $200  an amazing price of $20 per hour\, a lot cheaper than a private lesson with the added benefit of sharing your thinking with your peers!\nshould be rated at least 1000+ USCF rated to join. (or at equivalent strength)
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/gm-sam-shankland-summer-seminars/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20200601T033503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T191916Z
UID:44669-1591606800-1597417200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:BCS Summer Camps online
DESCRIPTION:New Online Chess Camps (purchased by the week) starting June 8th\, and offered every week through mid-August. First week will be  June 8th-12th. Last week will be August 10th- 14th.\n\nNovice Camp    from 9am to 10am Monday to Friday. Cost $75 per week\n\nIntermediate Camp from 10am-12pm Monday to Friday. Cost $120 per week\nIntermediate Camp from 1pm-3pm Monday to Friday. Cost $120 per week\n\nAdvanced Camp 10am-12pm Monday through Friday. Cost $120 per week\nAdvanced Camp 1pm-3pm Monday through Friday. Cost $120 per week\n2018 US Champion GM Sam Shankland will be teaching July 13th-July 17th! from 1pm-3pm!\n\n\nCamps will be taught by our experienced and engaging instructors\, including BCS favorites Coach Neal\, Coach Doyle\, Coach Poehlmann and others. There will be a special week taught by BCS Alum and 2018 U.S.Chess Champion\, Grand Master Sam Shankland!
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/bcs-summer-camps-online/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20160224T200634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T213821Z
UID:17593-1578229200-1578240000@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Ger Youth Quads
DESCRIPTION:Berkeley Chess School is Proud to Partner with the Ger Youth Center for Ger Youth’s 7th Annual Quads!\nNM Bryon Doyle will be the Chief TD\nPlayers will be divided into groups of 4 by Rating\, if the player has no rating then they will be divided by their Grade.\n1st Place in each Quad will receive a Big First Place Trophy (clear first no Tie)\nIf a Quad has a tie for first place then all players will receive a medium sized Winner Trophy.\nCheck in is at 12:30pm-12:55pm. Please highlight your name\, and check to see what Quad you are in during this time.\nRounds 1pm\, 2pm\, and 3pm.\nTime Control: G/25 with a 5 sec delay \nAll Berkeley Students are encouraged to wear their Berkeley T-shirts (if they have one) during the Quads! \nView our entry form to register! \nNOTICE: Please be aware that we have had registration errors recently on our website. If you attempt to register for a tournament online\, but you receive an error\, or if you do not receive a confirmation email showing that you are registered\, please call our office between 10am-5pm Mon-Fri and we will be happy to sign you up! (510) 843-0150
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/berkeley-spring-quad/
LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20190905T045600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T050118Z
UID:37426-1568228400-1568842200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Action Tournament!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Action Chess! 7pm-9:30pm\n  2 games every Wednesday.\n G/25;+4\n 4 rounds. Marathon Tournament takes 2 weeks.\n  Quick Rated only!\n  1st place $100.00!\nSign up here!
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/wednesday-action-tournament/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Adult Tournament,Youth Tournament
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20190817T195613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T195506Z
UID:36959-1566028800-1567270800@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Video impressions of the Berkeley Summer IM Norm for Women!
DESCRIPTION:http://www.berkeleychessschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/International-Master-Norm-Tournament_Trim.mp4\nhttp://www.berkeleychessschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IrinaKrushSimul.mp4\nhttp://www.berkeleychessschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Saikhanchimeground1.mp4\n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/video-impressions-of-the-berkeley-summer-im-norm-for-women/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190821
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20180617T184606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T204448Z
UID:28091-1565913600-1566345599@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Berkeley Summer IM Norm Tournament
DESCRIPTION:  \nGM Irina Krush will be playing the IM Norm Tournament. Irina has been 7 times the US Women’s Champion and is the only woman that has achieved the GM title in the US.  \nBerkeley Chess School 2019 Summer  IM Norm Tournament \nFor Women! \n  \n  \nINTERNATIONAL MASTER NORM TOURNAMENT \nBerkeley Chess School presents the International Master Norm Tournament (16th-20th August).  A Women’s only IM norm tournament which is very special and unique. Only the US Women’s Championship in 2016\, 2017\, 2018\, and Cairns Cup 2019 ( GM norm possible) has been able to accomplish this as far as we know.  \nIn the world there are only 107 women that have achieved the International Master title and 27 that have accomplished the Grand Master title. In the US there are only 4 women that have achieved the International Master title and only one woman has achieved the highest title in chess: Grand Master. The only woman with a GM title in the US is Irina Krush. It is an honor to have her visiting Berkeley and playing in our tournament. \nTrue to its mission to support women in chess\, Berkeley Chess School decided to organize this event in order to give the opportunity to women to compete for an IM norm\, WGM norm or WIM norm. \nWatch our official video presentation. \nhttp://www.berkeleychessschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/International-Master-Norm-Tournament_Trim.mp4\n  \nWhere:  Berkeley Chess School \n              2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, CA 94702 \n  \nWhen:     IM Section:         Friday\, August 16 – Tuesday\, August 20th\, 2019 \n9 Rounds; Round Robin Format \n IM Group USCF + FIDE Rated \nTime Control:  G/90; Increment 30 sec \nSofia rules will apply \nTo watch live games online:     IM Section\n  \n  \n  \nIM Section              Pairings         Standings\nOpening Ceremony:  Friday\, August 16th\, 2019; 6:30PM \nRound 1: Friday\, August 16th\, 2019; 7:00PM \nRound 2: Saturday\, August 17th\, 2019; 12:00PM \nRound 3: Saturday\, August 17th\, 2019; 6:00PM \nRound 4: Sunday\, August 18th\, 2019; 12:00PM \nRound 5: Sunday\, August 18th\, 2019; 6:00PM \nRound 6: Monday\, August 19th\, 2019; 12:00PM \nRound 7: Monday\, August 19th\, 2019; 6:00PM \nRound 8: Tuesday\, August 20th\, 2019; 11:00AM \nRound 9: Tuesday\, August 20th\, 2019; 5:00PM \n  \nEntry Fee: \n$500 for IM norm seekers \n$250 for foreign IM norm seekers \nSend an email to tournaments@berkeleychessschool.com to confirm your rating eligibility. \nPay online here!\nPrizes: \nIM section:   1st: $1\,000\, 2nd: $500\, 3rd: $250 \n$200 for best game! Generously donated by Norcal House of Chess! \n  our expert panel of commentators will decide best game.  \n  \nIM Section\n \nGM Irina Krush (USA) 2417 (Confirmed)\nIM Lisandra Teresa Ordaz Valdes (CUB) 2393 (Confirmed)\nIM Carolina Lujan (ARG) 2352 (Confirmed)\nWGM Annie Wang (USA) 2321 (Confirmed)\nWIM Agnieszka Matras-Clement (CAN) 2260 (Confirmed)\nWGM Yuleisy Hernandez Moya (CUB) 2199 (Confirmed)\n\nWGM Anjelina Belakovskaia (USA) 2191 (Confirmed)\nWIM Thalia Cervantes(USA) 2118 (Confirmed)\nWFM Uyanga Byambaa (MGL)  2114 (Confirmed)\nSaikhanchimeg Tsogtsaikhan (MGL) 2011 (Confirmed)\nWGM Carla Heredia (ECU) 2117 (Alternate)\n \nTournament Rating average 2237.6\nScores for norms are 7/9 points for an IM norm\, 6.5/9 for WGM norm\, and 4.5/9 for WIM norm. \n  \n\nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact us:  \n\nChief Tournament Director: Fide Arbiter Bryon Doyle \ntournaments@berkeleychessschool.org  \nMarketing+Communications: WGM Carla Heredia \n              wgmcarlaheredia@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/berkeley-summer-gm-im-norm-tournament/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Tournament
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20190728T225114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190802T042456Z
UID:36715-1565890200-1565899200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:GM Irina Krush Simul August 15th
DESCRIPTION:  \nSign up Here!\nJoin Grandmaster Irina Krush for a simul exhibition in Berkeley this August!  The Berkeley Chess School is honored to present this rare\, West Coast opportunity for our students and chess aficionados alike to challenge the seven-time\, U.S. Women’s Chess Champion.  Irina has won prestigious international tournaments and was part of the U.S. Women’s Team that took home silver at the 36th Chess Olympiad in 2004.  As first board in the 38th Chess Olympiad\, she led U.S. Women to bronze with a crucial win over the reigning Women’s World Champion.  One of her most outstanding achievements was her gold medal performance in the 2013 Women’s World Team Championship. \n  \nIrina graduated from NYU with a degree in international relations.  Besides being an elite chess player\, she is an author and frequent contributor to Chess Life Magazine\, and has dedicated her talents to nurturing the next generation of players\, especially girls\, through chess classes\, camps\, and simultaneous exhibitions. GM Krush is coming to Berkeley for the simultaneous exhibition and to participate in the Berkeley Chess School’s International Master Norm Tournament. \nEveryone is welcome to participate in or watch the simul. You don’t need to be a titled player to challenge Irina\, just timely!  Spots are filling up fast. Register today! \n  \n                        GM Krush sharing her knowledge with kids/ Credit: AAPS District News \n  \n30 board simul at K-6 Nationals in Nashville \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/gm-irina-krush-simul-august-15h/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20160614T232342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T063418Z
UID:18223-1565442000-1565456400@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Summer Swiss Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Summer Swiss Tournament! (K-12 Tournament)\n3 sections!\n\nUnder 400\, Under 800\, and 800+\n\n\nPlay only those in your section.\nTop 5 places in each section will Receive a Trophy\, Participation Medals for everyone Else.\n4 rounds Total\n\nRounds are from 1pm – 5pm. August 10th\n\n\nAll Tournament players must be USCF members.\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/summer-swiss-tournament/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20170228T012925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T184241Z
UID:19258-1558778400-1558807200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Berkeley Chess School Team (School) Championship
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up Here!\nAdvance Entries By School here\nIt is time to get your team ready! Recruit (at least) 3 other chess players from your school. The more players you recruit the better your chances are of winning!\nTrophies to the top 10 schools!\nTop 4 players from each of the top 10 schools receive a trophy \nthe School will also receive a Trophy to put on display. \nBest game trophy (As decided by a Berkeley Chess School Master) \nTournament is NOT USCF Rated. USCF membership is not required.\nALL players and schools who are affiliated with Berkeley Chess School are invited.\nIf you live in (San Ramon/Walnut Creek/Fairfield ect..) you will have your own School Championship May 11th!
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/berkeley-area-team-school-championship/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20170103T013524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T025507Z
UID:19096-1557568800-1557597600@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:San Ramon/ Walnut Creek K-5 Team(School) Championship
DESCRIPTION:Advance Entries by School Here!\nSign Up Here!\nIt is time to get your team ready! Recruit (at least) 3 other chess players from your school. The more players you recruit the better your chances are of winning!\nTrophies to the top 10 schools!\nTop 4 players from each of the top 10 schools receive a trophy \nthe School will also receive a Trophy to put on display. \nSpecial Trophy for any player that achieves a perfect score 5/5 \nBest game trophy (As decided by a Berkeley Chess School Master) \nTournament is NOT USCF Rated. USCF membership is not required.\nSan Ramon\, Fairfield\, and Walnut Creek Schools only.\nIf you live in (berkeley/Oakland/Richmond ect..) your School Championship is May 25th
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/contra-costa-county-k-6-teamschool-championship/
LOCATION:Country Club Elementary School\, 7534 Blue Fox Way\, San Ramon\, 94583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190506
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20180409T173833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T230922Z
UID:27302-1556841600-1557100799@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Women's Western States Regional
DESCRIPTION:2018 Western State Champions WIM Megan Lee\, and NM Rochelle Wu.\nSign up here!\nIF REGISTERING FROM OUTSIDE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA- There is no need to register through our website\, your entry is free. Please email us to manually register you: tournaments@berkeleychessschool.org  \n  \nFIDE rated 5 round Swiss Style Tournament with $2\,000 Prize Fund! \n3 DAY SCHEDULE: \nG/90 30 Second Increment \nFriday: 7:20pm \nSaturday: 11:00am & 4:00pm \nSunday: 11:00am & 4:00pm \n2 DAY SCHEDULE: \nRounds 1 & 2 G/60 5 sec delay \nSaturday: 11:00am\, 1:30pm\, 4:00pm (merges with 3 day schedule for 3rd round) \nSunday: 11:00am & 4:00pm \nWFM\, WIM\, WGM Free Entry! (Entry fee deducted from winnings)
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/multi-state-womans-regional-championship/
LOCATION:Berkeley Chess School\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Tournament
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181210
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20160224T194629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181125T033434Z
UID:17589-1544227200-1544399999@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:2018 CalChess Grade Level State Championship
DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to be state champion! \n\nBCS students have earned titles every year since 1984.\nThe sections are by grade!\nBCS will have a team room with coaches available to review games and give advice.\nParticipants compete for individual awards\, but also team awards if three or more from a school compete in the same section\, also for Club Awards\n\nGo team BCS! \nRegister on our website easily! \n 
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/2016-calchess-scholastic-state-championship/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T143359
CREATED:20160614T233131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T223921Z
UID:18224-1511096400-1511107200@www.berkeleychessschool.org
SUMMARY:Girls Quad
DESCRIPTION:Girls K-12 Tournament\nAll Players will be broken 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\nRounds are from 1pm – 4pm.\nAll Tournament players must be USCF members.\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.berkeleychessschool.org/event/san-ramon-quad/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, 2622 San Pablo Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Tournament
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