If you love scholastic chess as much as I do, few experiences compare to attending the CalChess All Girls and Boys Championships. This year’s event was held at the Sonesta Silicon Valley, a venue that’s especially convenient for the many chess families from Fremont, as the Milpitas location is just a few minutes south of Fremont. More than that, it’s an excellent venue for scholastic players throughout Silicon Valley, thanks to its spacious layout and prime location adjacent to Interstate 880 and near the 237 freeway.
I took plenty of photos, which you can view in the gallery on this page. I also had the pleasure of meeting an enthusiastic seventh-grader, Sanav Sukumar, who kindly agreed to share his game on camera. As you’ll see in the video, Sanav is an emerging talent with a remarkable aptitude for chess analysis.
A big thank you to Bay Area Chess, Salman Azhar, Tom Langland, Jordan Langland, WFM Bada Norovsambuu, and everyone else who made this fantastic event possible.
