The 2022 Super States wraps up with the K-12 (High School) sections of the 47th annual CalChess State Scholastic Chess Championships. Hats off to Bay Area Chess for organizing this series of tournaments in a safe and fun manner. Enjoy the slide show with pictures from the event
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Francisco Friday for 4/22/22
There’s not a lot of crossover between groups of chess and boxing aficionados despite the two activities sharing many similarities. For example, watching white’s queen movement at the end of this game brings to mind the famous Muhammad Ali quote, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Also, perhaps the best way to describeContinueContinue reading “Francisco Friday for 4/22/22”
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!”
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”
2022 CalChess Super State Championships K-8 Day 2
Photos from the Second Day of the 2022 CalChess Super State K-8 Championships The renewal of over the board chess was especially appreciated by the scholastic community at the CalChess Super State K-8 Championships, and it is easy to understand why. What’s not to like about watching hundreds of young people experiencing the greatness ofContinueContinue reading “2022 CalChess Super State Championships K-8 Day 2”
Memories From the First Day of the 2022 CalChess Super State K-8 Championships
Day 1 of the 47th annual CalChess State Scholastic Chess Championships (also known as the 2022 Super States) was a terrific experience full of chess memories. While the kids have all the fun of competing against the best chess players their age in Northern California, the adults have a memorable experience as well. One ofContinueContinue reading “Memories From the First Day of the 2022 CalChess Super State K-8 Championships “
2022 CalChess Super State Championships K-8 Day 1
Back in the Spring of 2020, the California scholastic chess community wondered if this day would ever come. Well here it is: the CalChess Super State K-8 Championships is occurring at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Over the board scholastic chess tournaments is back and it’s better than ever! Please enjoy a slideshow from theContinueContinue reading “2022 CalChess Super State Championships K-8 Day 1”
Francisco Friday for 4/08/22
Even after the Queens leave the board, you still need to analyze all of the checks, captures and threats. In today’s episode of Francisco Friday, White castles as soon as possible but fails to see a check at Black’s disposal. San Francisco Bay Area chess coach Francisco Anchondo punishes this inaccuracy with a beautiful gameContinueContinue reading “Francisco Friday for 4/08/22”
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”
Francisco Friday for 4/01/22
San Francisco Bay Area chess coach Francisco Anchondo demonstrates nicely why dominating the center of a chessboard is an important step toward dominating a game of chess. [Event “Casual Blitz game”] [Date “2022.02.22”] [White “Francisco Anchondo”] [WhiteElo “?”] [Black “Anonymous”] [BlackElo “?”] [Result “1-0”] 1.e4 e6 2.d4 Nc6 3.f4 Nf6 4.e5 Nd5 5.Nf3 b6 6.Nc3ContinueContinue reading “Francisco Friday for 4/01/22”