The CalChess Grade-Level Championship chess tournament is considered one of the most prestigious scholastic chess events in Northern California due to a combination of history, tradition, and state champion titles. Beyond the hunt for the title, this event allows our region’s youth chess players a chance to meet and compete with other players who areContinueContinue reading “CalChess Grade-Level Championship 2026”
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2023 CalChess K-8 Scholastic State Championship
The CalChess K-8 Scholastic Championship is truly one of the most special and memorable events on the Bay Area Chess tournament calendar. I took a stroll around the 2022-23 CalChess K-8 Scholastic State Championship and was quickly reminded why this tournament is commonly referred to as the “Super States!” Enjoy the photos below and lookContinueContinue reading “2023 CalChess K-8 Scholastic State Championship”
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”