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 ofContinueContinue reading “CalChess All Girls and Boys Championships”
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The Amateur West Championship Transforms the Bay Area into a Chess Hub of Opportunity
This weekend, Sunnyvale, California, is hosting the US Amateur West Championship—a prestigious FIDE-rated event that offers chess players of all ages a chance to improve their ratings, earn recognition, and vie for exciting prizes. Organized by Bay Area Chess, an organization renowned for fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for both local enthusiasts and visitingContinueContinue reading “The Amateur West Championship Transforms the Bay Area into a Chess Hub of Opportunity”
Photos from the 2024 US Amateur Team West Championship
https://youtu.be/95Z6xHOwAPY Greetings chess players! My name is Chris Torres and this is my daily chess musing for Sunday, February 18th, 2024. Chess is often perceived as a solitary pursuit, with players hunched over a board deep in thought, making strategic moves in isolation. However, this is a misconception, as chess players are very much partContinueContinue reading “Photos from the 2024 US Amateur Team West Championship”