Down with the Queen – A Surprise Checkmate
Last night I was playing Bob (Didn’t get his last name), where, as you can see by the attached photo,
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“A chess game in progress is… a cosmos unto itself, fully insulated from an infant’s cry, an erotic invitation, or war.” – David Shenk
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Lichess.org: Saving Games from Online Chess Play
Many of our CCC members play online chess at lichess.org. Although it’s a terrific site for online chess, it has
Continue readingChess History: 1980 Paul Masson Tournament
Casual Chess Club member Steven E. Bickford, formerly a Chess Tournament Director shares one of two photographs that he took
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Las Vegas International Chess Festival June 11-16, 2019 Registration Now Open
Registration for the National Open being held at WESTGATE Las Vegas Resort & Casino, June 11-16, 2019 has begun. The
Continue readingCasual Chess Club Gets Booked
On November 6th, 2018, long term member of Casual Chess Club Albert B. Hailey (lower middle, wearing green shirt, baseball
Continue readingEvent: DixieRedRooks St. Nick Quick Round Robin Tournament (USCF)
Event: DixieRedRooks St. Nick Quick Round Robin [Tournament (USCF)] Date: Saturday, December 1st, 2018 Check in: 8:00 to 8:45 Rounds:
Continue readingUSA Wins Silver Medal in 2018 Chess Olympiad
Highest rated US team ever edged out by China on tiebreak, settles for silver.
Continue readingGreat Meeting Turnout!
A heart felt thanks to our regulars and especially our new visitors who made the 9/4 meeting a large success!
Continue reading2018 Sinquefield Cup Now Under Way
Visit https://grandchesstour.org/2018-grand-chess-tour/2018-sinquefield-cup for live games, game scores, cross-tables and other information. This is ‘the’ premier US Chess event.
Continue readingChess Lessons by USCF National Master Peter Stein Now Available
USCF National Master and Life Master Peter Stein is now available for chess lessons. Peter has instructed juniors and adults
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