Happy July! The chess club will be open for regular business hours during the Independence Day weekend – Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
Summer Chess CAMP
There’s still time to join us at our popular Summer Chess Camps for children 6-14 years old! Schedule for the remaining sessions are below.
We have five camp sessions to choose from: Half-day (morning 8:30-12; afternoon 1 – 4:30 pm) and Full day sessions (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) available.
Session 1: June 8-12 (completed)
Session 2: June 22-26 (completed)
Session 3: July 6-10 (1 spots left)
Session 4: July 20-24 (2 spots left)
Session 5: August 3-7 (6 spots left)
Regular Chess Club Schedule
A. Saturday Open Tournament: Register for any of these weekly tournament on Saturdays: July 4, 11, 18, 25 to join other chess players for over-the-board RATED games. Video Lecture at 10:30 am. Round 1 at 11 am.
B. Five- Rounds for this month’s Wednesday Knights! Classical time controls are played during Wednesday Knights tournament. Four rounds, with one round played each Wednesday night on: July 1, 8, 15, 22, AND 29. Video lecture at 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm. Rounds starts at 7:00 pm.
C. Looking for a starter tournament? The Amateur Tournament is for beginners at all ages. The tournament will be on the second Sunday, July 12. Round 1 starts at 12 pm. There is a section for non-rated games and rated games. This event will be at the fun and beautiful outdoor venue at SteelCraft Garden Grove.
D. Calling all children in Kindergarten to 12th Grade! Sign up for one, two, or all three Summer Scholastic Tournaments. This month’s kids tournament is on Sunday, July 26– The tournament will be officially rated with results being submitted to the US Chess. Round 1 starts at 10 am. Top 5 trophies (pictured on the left) for each section!
E. Last but not least, if you’re looking for more OTB (over-the-board) practice, during Thursdays and Fridays, there is Open Play for casual games starting at 6 pm. – Free entry for chess club members/$10 for non-members. Walk-ins welcome!
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