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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:Continue reading “The Third Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Standings”

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 RoundContinue 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. Opening ceremony: FridayContinue 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

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/dailychessmusings https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyChessMusings Continue 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

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 RoundContinue 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

The Second Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 1

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, AprContinue 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,Continue 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

Inaugural Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 5

Round 5: Sunday, March 27, 4:00 PM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres & Kevin Pan

Inaugural Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Standings

Inaugural Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 3

Round 3: Saturday, March 26, 5:30 PM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres & Jim Eade

Inaugural Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament – Round 2

Round 2: Saturday, March 26, 11:30 AM – Daily Chess Musings with Chris Torres & Jim Eade

Must See Chess Action Live from California

Brace yourself for some amazing chess live from San Jose, California. The Inaugural Mission 360 Bay Area GM/IM Invitational Norm Tournament will feature nine rounds of elite chess action from March 25th through 29th. Just take a look at the field for this exciting chess event: Northern California has always been a uniquely talented chessContinue reading “Must See Chess Action Live from California “

2011 Calchess Scholastic State Championships: Ben Rood

Ben Rood scored a perfect 6/6 in the k-3 championship section at the 2011 Calchess Scholastic State Championships. For many at the tournament, Ben’s remarkable performance was the most memorable aspect of the 2011 Calchess Scholastic State Championships. For his coach, the most memorable moment came after Ben’s fifth round win over Josiah Stearman (1712).Continue reading “2011 Calchess Scholastic State Championships: Ben Rood”