The Eade Foundation is sending support for scholastic chess in Capetown, South Africa thanks to some help from the fine young chess players of Mission 360. Readers of this blog will recall an article entitled “NorCal Chess Organizations Working Together in Support of Building Chess Communities in South Africa.” In that post, I described howContinueContinue reading “California Chess Players Come Together to Support Scholastic Chess in Africa”
Category Archives: San Jose chess
The Menlo Park Chess Club
A couple of my friends have spoken very highly about the Menlo Park Chess Club which has been steadily growing since its launch in the Fall of 2021. On Wednesday evening I visited the club for the first time to see what all the excitement was about. Upon arriving, you will notice the serenity surroundingContinueContinue reading “The Menlo Park Chess Club”
IM Invitational Norm Tournament 2022 Standings
Mission 360 and Bay Area Chess have teamed up for another IM Norm Tournament in San Jose, California. These prestigious FIDE rated tournaments give much needed opportunities for California’s rising chess stars to earn internationally recognized chess titles. Below is the cross table after the fourth round. As you can see, this event is talentContinueContinue reading “IM Invitational Norm Tournament 2022 Standings”
Don’t Miss Out on These Exciting FIDE Events from Mission 360 and Bay Area Chess!
https://youtu.be/91tmuvrXwqg Organizing a successful IM or GM norm chess tournament is no easy feat. During the planning and lead up there are lots of things that organizers need to pay attention to and keep track of. Whether it’s sending invitations to foreign titled chess players, meeting all of FIDE’s technical requirements, calculating theContinueContinue reading “Don’t Miss Out on These Exciting FIDE Events from Mission 360 and Bay Area Chess!”
A Perfect Equilibrium of Attack and Defense in Chess
We will never have be able to witness the greatest chess players from different historic eras playing matches against each other but that doesn’t stop me from musing about such matchups. Just imagine Paul Morphy launching an all out attack against the great defender Tigran Petrosian. I like to believe that, at least for oneContinueContinue reading “A Perfect Equilibrium of Attack and Defense in Chess”
The Third Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 9
https://youtu.be/rlYaTU6_8z0 Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Opening ceremony: Wednesday Apr 6th, 6:30PM Round Time (tentative) for 6-day Round 1: Wednesday, Apr 6, 7:00 PM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Thursday, Apr 7, 11:30 AM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 3: Thursday, Apr 7, 5:30 PM Round 4: Friday, Apr 8, 11:30 AM Round 5: Friday,ContinueContinue reading “The Third Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 9”
The Third Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Standings
I am unable to broadcast all the rounds due to prior commitments, However, you can still watch along by going to: https://www.chess.com/events/2022-bayareachess-gm-im-norm-2 Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Opening ceremony: Wednesday Apr 6th, 6:30PM Round Time (tentative) for 6-day Round 1: Wednesday, Apr 6, 7:00 PM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Thursday, Apr 7, 11:30 AM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 3:ContinueContinue reading “The Third Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Standings”
The Third Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 2
https://youtu.be/MUd1qla9yUE Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Opening ceremony: Wednesday Apr 6th, 6:30PM Round Time (tentative) for 6-day Round 1: Wednesday, Apr 6, 7:00 PM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Thursday, Apr 7, 11:30 AM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 3: Thursday, Apr 7, 5:30 PM Round 4: Friday, Apr 8, 11:30 AM Round 5: Friday,ContinueContinue reading “The Third Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 2”
The Third Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 1
https://youtu.be/6GBb7I7x6jU Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Opening ceremony: Wednesday Apr 6th, 6:30PM Round Time (tentative) for 6-day Round 1: Wednesday, Apr 6, 7:00 PM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Thursday, Apr 7, 11:30 AM Round 3: Thursday, Apr 7, 5:30 PM Round 4: Friday, Apr 8, 11:30 AM Round 5: Friday, Apr 8,ContinueContinue reading “The Third Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 1”
The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Standings
I am unable to broadcast all the rounds due to prior commitments, However, you can still watch along by going to: https://www.chess.com/events/2022-bayareachess-gm-im-norm-2 Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Round 1: Friday, Apr 1, 7:00 PM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Saturday, Apr 2, 11:30 AM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings RoundContinueContinue reading “The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Standings”
The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 9
Greetings Chess Players1 Unfortunately, I am busy with lessons all day today, so I am unable to broadcast. But, you can tune into The Eade Foundation’s YouTube channel at 4:00 pm (Pacific) to watch FM James Eade broadcast the final round action at the Inaugural Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm chess tournament. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6UjvvpbE5o Opening ceremony:ContinueContinue reading “The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 9”
The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 7
https://youtu.be/IFOWsa4OhjU Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Round 1: Friday, Apr 1, 7:00 PM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Saturday, Apr 2, 11:30 AM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 3: Saturday, Apr 2, 5:30 PM Round 4: Sunday, Apr 3, 10:00 AM Round 5: Sunday, Apr 3, 4:00 PM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusingsContinueContinue reading “The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 7”
The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 6
https://youtu.be/VSEQ1IxKSBA Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Round 1: Friday, Apr 1, 7:00 PM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Saturday, Apr 2, 11:30 AM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 3: Saturday, Apr 2, 5:30 PM Round 4: Sunday, Apr 3, 10:00 AM Round 5: Sunday, Apr 3, 4:00 PM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusingsContinueContinue reading “The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 6”
The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 5
https://youtu.be/EsHB1l5MtL8 Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Round 1: Friday, Apr 1, 7:00 PM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Saturday, Apr 2, 11:30 AM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 3: Saturday, Apr 2, 5:30 PM Round 4: Sunday, Apr 3, 10:00 AM Round 5: Sunday, Apr 3, 4:00 PM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusingsContinueContinue reading “The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 5”
The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Standings
I am unable to broadcast all the rounds due to prior commitments, However, you can still watch along by going to: https://www.chess.com/events/2022-bayareachess-gm-im-norm-2 Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Round 1: Friday, Apr 1, 7:00 PM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Saturday, Apr 2, 11:30 AM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings RoundContinueContinue reading “The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Standings”
The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 2
https://youtu.be/hMX_NXO5Q6A Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Round 1: Friday, Apr 1, 7:00 PM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Saturday, Apr 2, 11:30 AM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 3: Saturday, Apr 2, 5:30 PM Round 4: Sunday, Apr 3, 10:00 AM Round 5: Sunday, Apr 3, 4:00 PM https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusingsContinueContinue reading “The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 2”
The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 1
https://youtu.be/KZXlKaAFRLE Opening ceremony: Friday Apr 1st, 6:30PM Round Time: Round 1: Friday, Apr 1, 7:00 PM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres https://www.twitch.tv/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Round 2: Saturday, Apr 2, 11:30 AM Round 3: Saturday, Apr 2, 5:30 PM Round 4: Sunday, Apr 3, 10:00 AM Round 5: Sunday, Apr 3, 4:00 PM Round 6: Monday,ContinueContinue reading “The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 1”
Inaugural Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Final Standings
The Inaugural Mission360/Bay Area Chess GM Norm Invitational is in the books. Kudos to GM Jianchao Zhou who came all the way from China and took 1st place. Congratulations are also in order to fellow Californian Robert Shlyakhtenko who, by finishing second second place, passed 2400 FIDE and thus is now an IM-elect. Of course,ContinueContinue reading “Inaugural Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Final Standings”
Inaugural Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Standings R7
Be sure to watch coverage of the final 2 rounds! Round 8: Tuesday, March 29, 10:00 AM – David Pruess https://www.twitch.tv/dpruess https://www.youtube.com/user/chesscomdpruess Round 9: Tuesday, March 29, 4:00 PM – The Eade Foundation with Jim Eade https://www.youtube.com/c/EadeFoundation
Inaugural Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 6
Round 6: Monday, March 28, 10:00 AM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres & Jim Eade https://youtu.be/8Fv5pJT1IiA