November 2020
Eight-time Russian Chess Champion and World Cup Winner November 21st - GM Peter Svidler Join us for an interactive workshop with world top players, who will share their chess philosophy and walk the participants through their decision-making process. Format: Online via Zoom- students will receive login instructions prior to the event. Participants will be able…
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June 2022
SIGN UP HERE! Standings, and Pairings Here! Face 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. Please join us for the Girls Calchess State Championship! This event is organized by Berkeley Chess 1…
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GM Sam Shankland Simul EXPRESS REGISTRATION Author, 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! A fundraiser for the Berkeley Chess School! 50 Boards! Reserve Yours! (The odds will never be better!) Sunday, July…
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Face Masks are required during your USCF game! Hand Sanitizer will be offered. No food in the Tournament hall. No Drinks at the chess table. EXPRESS REGISTRATION Standings and Pairings will be posted here! Please join us for the Calchess Girls NGTOC Qualifier (Haring)! 2021, and 2022 NGTOC Champion! FM Ruiyang Yan Please join us…
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Sign up Here! EXPRESS REGISTRATION Berkeley Chess School 2622 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley FIDE Rated! Calchess Senior State Championship Winner will be the Norcal Representative for the Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions 1. All players must be 50 years of age or older. 2. Face coverings are optional. 3. The tournament shall be played in accordance with FIDE…
Find out moreFace Masks are optional. $1,500 Prize Fund 100% Guaranteed! Official Cal Chess State Championship! FIDE, and USCF Rated! 3 day and 2 day schedules offered! WGM, WIM, WFM Free entry! (Entry Fee will be deducted from any winnings) Beautiful venue at the Berkeley Chess School. 5 rounds G/90;+30 (2 day schedule rounds 1, 2 are…
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Sign up here! At 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. The following players have already signed up! GM Sam Shankland rating: 2787 GM Balaji Daggupati…
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Halloween Spooky Swiss Tournament! K-12 Tournament 3 sections! Under 400, Under 800, and 800+ Play only those in your section. Top 5 places in each section will Receive a Trophy. Dress up! play in your Halloween Costume! Trophy for best Chess Themed Costume! Participation Medals for everyone Else. 4 rounds Total Rounds are from 1pm -…
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U.S. Senior Women's Chess Championship Nov 3rd - 5th Thanks 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 Standings and Pairings posted…
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