Chess Set Materials
Amazon.com: Staunton Tournament Chess Pieces, Triple Weighted with 3.75″ King and 2 extra Queens : Toys & Games Amazon.com: A&A
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New Business Card Design for Summer 2026
Our club has a new business card design, courtesy of Ed Magik, and it’s a sharp upgrade. The card keeps
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Welcome Over-the-Board Meeting Attendees
Casual Chess Club (Las Vegas) extends a warm welcome to new attendees since June 2026: Fred, Terrence, Olly, Edward, Jerome,
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How to Stay Cool During a Las Vegas Summer
Las Vegas summers aren’t like anywhere else. The combination of triple‑digit temperatures, intense UV exposure, and bone‑dry desert air creates
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Mastering Chess: The Core Principles Every Player Should Know
Data source: NM Peter Stein; Edited for blog: Ed Magik Chess is a game of creativity, calculation, and discipline —
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Las Vegas Open Chess Festival 2026: Where Strategy Meets Spectacle
Every June, Las Vegas transforms from a city of chance into a city of calculation — and the Las Vegas Open Chess Festival 2026 is the
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Pete Stein sent me the following message via email: Ed, As we still have many members who show up without
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A Message About St. Patrick’s Day
A Message from Ed Magik, Webmaster Mark Dunn, our club secretary, suggested sharing a reminder about the long‑standing St. Patrick’s
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Club T-shirts | Limited Supply
Available Now! Casual Chess Club now has a limited supply of club-branded T-shirts. Contact Ed Magik for availability.
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