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What's Next @ Bay Area Chess (11/6-13, 2010)

2010-10-31T23:10:00.001-07:00

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Dear Good People:

November marks the California Class Championship @ SFO Airport Hyatt Regency for players of all ages and all levels (separated into sections based on rating). Kids who are new or rated below1000 play on Fri Nov 26 only (get flyer). Others play on Nov 26-28 or 27-28 (get flyer). Or, login and register online.

Events & News

1. Beginner to Intermediate Kids:
a. Last Call for Nov 6 @ San Jose (New BAC Center - map)
b. Registration Open for Nov 13 @ Atherton (Encinal Elem - map)
Swiss 10am-3pm or Quads 4-6pm (get flyer for San Jose / Atherton or login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. Sections based on levels.
New players should register for unrated Quads @ 4pm (likely to finish around 5:30).

2. Special Event for Beginner to Intermediate Kids:
Registration Open Class Championship for Fri Nov 26 @ Burlingame (Hyatt Regency SFO Airport - map)
10am-4:30pm (get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 players who are new or rated < 1000
Unique event where kids will be placed in different sections based on rating

3. Special Event for Beginner to Intermediate Kids:
Registration Open Grade Level State Championship December 4 (K-3) or 4-5 (Gr 4-12) @ Stockton (Univ of Pacific - map)
10am-4:30pm (get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 players who can make it – Sections based on grades.
Online registration provided by Bay Area Chess – Event organized by North Stockton Rotary.

4. Advanced Kids & Adults:
Registration Open for Nov 13 @ Atherton (Encinal Elem - map)
$uper$wiss 10am-7pm (get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for players rated over 1000 including adults and advanced children.

5. Advanced Kids & Adults:
Special Event: Register Now for California Class Championship, Nov 26-28 or 27-28
$8,000 prize fund b/137 entries @ Burlingame (Hyatt Regency SFO Airport - map)
(Get flyer or login and register online)
6SS x 30/90 G/60, 2-day sched Rounds 1-3 G/60.
Suitable for players rated over 1000 who prefer long time controls.

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

What's Next @ Bay Area Chess (10/30-11/6, 2010)

2010-10-25T13:11:00.000-07:00

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Dear Good People:

This is the last call for Halloween Tournament on Oct 30 in Palo Alto. This event has sections from absolute beginners to advanced players. Absolute beginners should enroll in Unrated Quads. (Get flyer or login and register online).

Events & News

1. Beginner to Intermediate Kids:
Last Call for Halloween Tournament on Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elementary - map)
Swiss 10am-3pm or Quads 4-6pm (get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. Sections based on levels.
New players should register for Unrated Quads @ 4pm (likely to finish around 5:30).

All proceeds donated to Fairmeadow PTA.

2. Advanced Kids & Adults:
Last Call for SuperSwiss, Oct 30, 4SS x G/60, with cash prizes based on entries @ San Jose (New BAC Center - map)
(get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for players rated over 1000 who prefer long time controls.

b. See Results for Fall Open on Oct 30
Winners: Arjoe Loanzon (Open), Arvind Sankar (1400-1799), Srikanth Narahari (u1400).
See Results & Ratings

3. Advanced Kids & Adults:
Special Event: Register Now for California Class Championship, Nov 26-28 or 27-28
$8,000 prize fund b/137 entries @ Burlingame (Hyatt Regency SFO Airport - map)
(Get flyer or login and register online)
6SS x 30/90 G/60, 2-day sched Rounds 1-3 G/60.
Suitable for players rated over 1000 who prefer long time controls.

4. Beginner and Intermediate Kids - Upcoming Events
Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4-6pm (login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. Sections based on levels. New players should register for unrated Quads @ 4pm (likely to finish around 5:30).
Nov 6 @ San Jose (BAC Center - map) (get flyer or login and register online)
Fri Nov 26 @ Burlingame (Hyatt Regency SFO Airport – map) (login and register online)

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

What's Next @ Bay Area Chess (10/23-30, 2010)

2010-10-17T19:49:00.000-07:00

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Dear Good People:

This is the last call for Fall Open on Oct 23-24. This event has long time controls and is suitable for adults and advanced children (rated over 1000). (Get flyer or login and register online)

Events & News

1. Advanced Kids & Adults:
Last Call for Fall Open, Oct 23-24, 4SS x 30/90 G/60, with $2,050 prize fund b/55 entries @ San Jose (New BAC Center - map)
(get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for players rated over 1000 who prefer long time controls.

2. Beginner to Intermediate Kids:
a. Register Now for Halloween Tournament Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elementary - map)
Swiss 10am-3pm or Quads 4-6pm (get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. Sections based on levels.
New players should register for unrated Quads @ 4pm (likely to finish around 5:30).

b. See Results for Swiss and Quads on Oct 9
Winners: Dhanush Venkatesh (Stratford), Albert Pun (Harker), Kingsley Wang (Stocklmeir), Kyle Li (Harker).
See Swiss (Results & Ratings) – See Quads (Results & Ratings) - See All Results & Ratings

3. Beginner and Intermediate Kids - Upcoming Events
Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4-6pm (login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. Sections based on levels. New players should register for unrated Quads @ 4pm (likely to finish around 5:30).
            Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elem - map) (get flyer or login and register online)
            Nov 6 @ San Jose (BAC Center - map) (get flyer or login and register online)
            Fri Nov 26 @ Burlingame (Hyatt Regency SFO Airport – map) (login and register online)

4. Advanced Kids & Adults:
Special Event: Registration Now for California Class Championship, Nov 26-28 or 27-28
$8,000 prize fund b/137 entries @ Burlingame (Hyatt Regency SFO Airport - map)
(Get flyer or login and register online)
6SS x 30/90 G/60, 2-day sched Rounds 1-3 G/60.
Suitable for players rated over 1000 who prefer long time controls.

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

Got Enrichment?
Check out Bay Area Chess programs at www.BayAreaChess.com/my/schools
Top instructors, Great Student-Teacher Ratios - No Waiting Lists
E: ask@ BayAreaChess.com | T: 408-786-5515

What's Next @ Bay Area Chess (10/17-24, 2010)

2010-10-10T19:06:00.000-07:00

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Dear Good People:

You may register for Fall Open on Oct 23-24. This event has slow time controls and is suitable for adults and advanced children (rated over 1000). (get flyer or login and register online)

Events & News

1. Beginner to Intermediate Kids:
Register Now for Halloween Tournament Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elementary - map)
Swiss 10am-3pm or Quads 4-6pm (get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. Sections based on levels.
New players should register for unrated Quads @ 4pm (likely to finish around 5:30).

2. Advanced Kids & Adults:
Register Now for Fall Open, Oct 23-24, 4SS x 30/90 G/60, with $2,050 prize fund b/55 entries @ San Jose (New BAC Center - map)
(get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for players rated over 1000 who prefer long time controls.

4. Advanced Kids & Adults:
Registration Open for California Class Championship, Nov 26-28 or 27-28
$8,000 prize fund b/137 entries @ Burlingame (Hyatt Regency SFO Airport - map)
(Get flyer or login and register online)
6SS x 30/90 G/60, 2-day sched Rounds 1-3 G/60.
Suitable for players rated over 1000 who prefer long time controls.

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

What's Next @ Bay Area Chess (10/9-16, 2010)

2010-10-04T19:47:00.000-07:00

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Dear Good People:

This is the last call for the Oct 9 event @ San Jose (BAC Center - map) (get flyer or login and register online).

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

Events & News

1. Beginner to Intermediate Kids:
Last Call for Oct 9 @ San Jose (New BAC Center - map
Swiss 10am-3pm or Quads 4-6pm (get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. Sections based on levels.
New players should register for unrated Quads @ 4pm (likely to finish around 5:30).

2. Advanced Kids & Adults:
Register Now for Fall Open, Oct 23-24, 4SS x 30/90 G/60
$2,050 prize fund b/55 entries @ San Jose (New BAC Center - map)
Get flyer or login and register online
Suitable for players rated over 1000 who prefer long time controls.

3. Beginner and Intermediate Kids - Upcoming Events
Swiss 10am-3pm or Quads 4-6pm (login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. Sections based on levels.
New players should register for unrated Quads @ 4pm (likely to finish around 5:30).
Oct 9 @ San Jose (BAC Center - map) (get flyer or login and register online)
Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elem - map) (get flyer or login and register online)

4. Advanced Kids & Adults:
Registration Open for California Class Championship, Nov 26-28 or 27-28
$8,000 prize fund b/137 entries @ Burlingame (Hyatt Regency SFO Airport - map)
Get flyer or login and register online
6SS x 30/90 G/60, 2-day sched Rounds 1-3 G/60.
Suitable for players rated over 1000 who prefer long time controls.

What's Next @ Bay Area Chess (10/2-9, 2010)

2010-09-27T22:04:00.000-07:00

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Dear Good People:

*This is the last call for the Oct 2 events at Encinal Elem. in Atherton (195 Encinal Ave - map)… Be there or be a weak square!
*Many thanks for all the chess parents who came to Greg Mortenson’s Three Cups of Tea Gala… There are over 50 parents from our community.

In this newsletter:
1. Beginner to Intermediate Kids: Last Call for Oct 2 @ Atherton (Encinal Elem), Swiss 10am-3pm or Quads 4-6pm (get flyer or login and register online)
2. Advanced Kids & Adults: Last Call for Oct 2 @ Atherton (Encinal Elem), $uper$wiss 10am-7pm (get flyer or login and register online)
3. Upcoming Events for Beginner and Intermediate Kids: Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4-6pm
Oct 9 @ San Jose (BAC Center) (get flyer or login and register online)
Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elem) (get flyer or login and register online)
4. Upcoming Events for Advanced Kids & Adults: Fall Open, Oct 23-24, 4SS x 30/90 G/60, with $2,050 b/55 entries @ San Jose (BAC Center - map). (get flyer or login and register online

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Next Week Events & News

1. Beginner to Intermediate Kids: Last Call for Oct 2 @ Atherton (Encinal Elem - map)
Swiss 10am-3pm or Quads 4-6pm (get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. New players may register for unrated Quads which are likely to finish 5:30-6pm.

2. Advanced Kids & Adults: Last Call for Oct 2 @ Atherton (Encinal Elem - map)
$uper$wiss 10am-7pm (get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for players rated over 1000 including adults and advanced children.

3. Upcoming Events for Beginner and Intermediate Kids
Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4-6pm (login and register online)
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. New players may register for unrated Quads which are likely to finish 5:30-6pm.
Oct 9 @ San Jose (BAC Center - map) (get flyer or login and register online)
Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elem - map) (get flyer or login and register online)

4. Upcoming Events for Advanced Kids & Adults: Fall Open, Oct 23-24, 4SS x 30/90 G/60, with $2,050 b/55 entries @ San Jose (BAC Center - map)
Sat 11, 4:30 & Sun 10, 3:30 (get flyer or login and register online)
Suitable for players rated over 1000 who prefer long time controls.

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

Got Enrichment?
Check out Bay Area Chess programs at www.BayAreaChess.com/my/schools
Top instructors, Great Student-Teacher Ratios - No Waiting Lists
E: ask@ BayAreaChess.com | T: 408-786-5515

Next Week @ Bay Area Chess (9/25-10/2, 2010)

2010-09-22T20:05:00.000-07:00

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Dear Good People:

This is also the last call for the Sep 25 events… Be there or be a weak square!
A. 10am-7pm: $uper$wiss at the New Bay Area Chess Center for adults and advanced kids.
B. 1-5pm: Chess Fun Event at Museum of Las Gatos
C. 5-10:30pm: Community Event> Join Greg Mortenson (author of 'Three Cups of Tea') – Buy Tickets onsite

In this newsletter:
1. Advanced Kids & Adults: Last Call for $uper$wiss on Sep 25 (San Jose 10am-7pm)
2. Beginners to Intermediate Kids: Last Call for Free Chess Lesson, Discounted Tournament on Sep 25 @ Los Gatos (map) 1-5pm (Note: 1pm start)
3. Beginner to Advanced Kids: Register for Oct 2 @ Atherton (Encinal Elem) - Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4-6:30pm
4. Upcoming Events for Beginner and Intermediate Kids: Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4-6:30pm
Oct 9 @ San Jose (BAC Center), Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elem)
5. Sign up for After School Enrichment

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Next Week Events & News

1. Advanced Kids & Adults: Last Call for $uper$wiss on Sep 25 @ San Jose (map) 10am-7pm
Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).
Suitable for players rated over 1000 including adults and advanced children
@ New Bay Area Chess Center: 1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map)
Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

2. Beginners to Intermediate Kids: Last Call for Free Chess Lesson, Discounted Tournament on Sep 25 @ Los Gatos (map) 1-5pm
Download flyer BayAreaChess.com/events/10/9-25-lg-museum.pdf
Join us in a joint event with Museum of Los Gatos on Saturday September 25 1-5pm at 75 Church St., Los Gatos, CA 95030. Note: New start time = 1pm. This is also a great event for experienced chess kids and parents to welcome new chess kids and parents. Please let me know if you are interested in joining me in welcoming the newcomers.
1-2pm Free Chess Lesson!
2-5pm Discounted Tournament, Prizes and More!
See Chess History Exhibit!
Download flyer BayAreaChess.com/events/10/9-25-lg-museum.pdf

3. Beginner to Advanced Kids: Register for Oct 2 @ Atherton (Encinal Elem - map)
Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4-6:30pm
Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. New players may register for unrated Quads.
Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

4. Upcoming Events for Beginner and Intermediate Kids
Oct 9 @ San Jose (BAC Center - map), Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elem - map)
Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4-6:30pm
Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).
Suitable for K-12 beginners to kids rated under 1400. New players may register for unrated Quads.
Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

5. Sign up for After School Enrichment
Register online by logging in here and finding your school here (new users sign up here before logging in).
Experience the quality of Bay Area Chess After School Programs in your own school with the top coaches.

What do your kids do for mental education?
Chess has proven to be an invaluable educational aide and teaches children analytical skills that are applicable to many other intellectual pursuits. Bay Area Chess program offers a fun environment to develop mental skills for students at all levels. A typical class consists of instruction followed by a practice game. Students may be divided in groups based on ability and experience so that each student will receive instruction appropriate for his/her skill level.
At participating schools only.
If you want to apply for a Bay Area Chess program at your school, please email ask@BayAreaChess.com

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

Got Enrichment?
Check out Bay Area Chess programs at www.BayAreaChess.com/my/schools
Top instructors, Great Student-Teacher Ratios - No Waiting Lists
E: ask@ BayAreaChess.com | T: 408-786-5515

Next Week @ Bay Area Chess (9/18-25, 2010)

2010-09-17T21:22:00.000-07:00

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If you have not signed up for Bay Area Chess afterschool enrichment classes, please do so to save your space before enrollment closes.
This is also the last call for the Sep 25 events… Be there or be a weak square!
1. 10am-7pm: $uper$wiss at the New Bay Area Chess Center for adults and advanced kids.
2. 2-5pm: Chess Fun Event at Museum of Las Gatos
3. 5-10:30pm: Community Event> Join Greg Mortenson (author of 'Three Cups of Tea')

In this newsletter:
1. Last Call for $uper$wiss on Sep 25
2. (Community Event) Join Greg Mortenson author of 'Three Cups of Tea' on Sep 25 (5-10:30pm)
3. (Chess Outreach Event in Los Gatos) Free Chess Lesson, Discounted Tournament on Sep 25 (2-5pm)
4. Upcoming Events for Beginner and Intermediate Kids
Oct 2 @ Atherton (Encinal Elem), Oct 9 @ San Jose (BAC Center), Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elem)
Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4-6:30pm
5. Sign up for After School Enrichment

---Next Week Events & News---

1. Last Call for $uper$wiss on Sep 25
Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).
Suitable for players rated over 1000 including adults and advanced children
10am-7pm @ New Bay Area Chess Center: 1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map)
Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

2. (Community Event) Join Greg Mortenson author of 'Three Cups of Tea' on Sep 25 (5-10:30pm)
Buy Tickets Here!
Join Greg Mortenson as he introduces his latest book 'Stones into Schools'
Plenary Address by & music guest Shehzad Roy and the band members of Guns and Roses!
Saturday, September 25th, 2010 5-10:30pm
Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Join us on September 25, 2010 for a unique evening of South Asian cuisine and entertainment with a keynote presentation from Greg Mortenson! Plenary address and music by Shehzad Roy and the band members of Guns and Roses! Unique packages & experiences to be auctioned! A surprise Hollywood celebrity! With your support, CAI has built 141 schools and educated 60,000 students.
To sponsor the event, all media inquiries, to volunteer, become a committee member or supporter, or for event information, publicity and postcards. Contact CAI Outreach Coordinator Sadia Ashraf: sadia@ikat.org or 630-999-2099
Buy Tickets Here!

3. (Chess Outreach Event in Los Gatos) Free Chess Lesson, Discounted Tournament on Sep 25th (2-5pm)
Download flyer BayAreaChess.com/events/10/9-25-lg-museum.pdf
Join us in a joint event with Museum of Los Gatos on Saturday September 25 2-5pm at 75 Church St., Los Gatos, CA 95030. This is also a great event for experienced chess kids and parents to welcome new chess kids and parents. Please let me know if you are interested in joining me in welcoming the newcomers.
See Chess History Exhibit!
Free Chess Lesson!
Discounted Tournament, Prizes and More!
Download flyer BayAreaChess.com/events/10/9-25-lg-museum.pdf

4. Upcoming Events for Beginner and Intermediate Kids
Oct 2 @ Atherton (Encinal Elem - map), Oct 9 @ San Jose (BAC Center - map), Oct 30 @ Palo Alto (Fairmeadow Elem - map)
Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4-6:30pm
Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).
Suitable for K-12 students at beginner or intermediate level (new or rated less than 1400)
Swiss (10am-3pm) and Quads (4:10-6:30pm)
Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

Next Week @ Bay Area Chess (9/11-17, 2010)

2010-09-08T21:59:00.000-07:00

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Dear Good People:

This is the last call for the Sep 12^th Swiss and Quads at the New Bay Area Chess Center. The new locations is near shops and restaurants and convenient for busy parents. The lobby area is limited so please travel light and leave major camping gear at home.

Next Week Events & News

1. Last Call for Swiss & Quads on Sun Sep 12 @ San Jose

Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4:10-6:30pm.

@ New Bay Area Chess Center: 1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map)

2. Sign up for After School Enrichment

Top Coaches, Good Student-Teacher Ratios, No waiting lists
See BayAreaChess.com/my/schools for participating schools)

3. (Community Event) Join Greg Mortenson (author of 'Three Cups of Tea') on Sep 25th (5-10:30pm)

Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Please share with your friends who are interesting in supporting kids’ education!

4. (Chess Outreach Event) Free Chess Lesson, Discounted Tournament on Sep 25^th (2-5pm)

Museum of Los Gatos, 75 Church St., Los Gatos, CA 95030.

Please share with your friends who are new to chess!

1. Last Call for September Swiss and Quads on Sep 12th

Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).
Suitable for K-12 students at beginner or intermediate level (new or rated less than 1400)

@New Bay Area Chess Center (1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map))

Swiss (10am-3pm) and Quads (4:10-6:30pm)

2. Sign up for After School Enrichment

Register online by logging in here and finding your school here (new users sign up here before logging in).
Experience the quality of Bay Area Chess After School Programs in your own school with the top coaches.

What do your kids do for mental education?
Chess has proven to be an invaluable educational aide and teaches children analytical skills that are applicable to many other intellectual pursuits. Bay Area Chess program offers a fun environment to develop mental skills for students at all levels. A typical class consists of instruction followed by a practice game. Students may be divided in groups based on ability and experience so that each student will receive instruction appropriate for his/her skill level.
At participating schools only. If you want to apply for a Bay Area Chess program at your school, please email ask@BayAreaChess.com

3. (Community Event) Join Greg Mortenson author of 'Three Cups of Tea' on Sep 25th (5-10:30pm)

Buy Tickets Here!

Join Greg Mortenson as he introduces his latest book 'Stones into Schools'
Plenary Address by & music guest Shehzad Roy and the band members of Guns and Roses!

Saturday, September 25th, 2010 5-10:30pm

Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Join us on September 25, 2010 for a unique evening of South Asian cuisine and entertainment with a keynote presentation from Greg Mortenson! Plenary address and music by Shehzad Roy and the band members of Guns and Roses! Unique packages & experiences to be auctioned! A surprise Hollywood celebrity! With your support, CAI has built 141 schools and educated 60,000 students.

To sponsor the event, all media inquiries, to volunteer, become a committee member or supporter, or for event information, publicity and postcards. Contact our:

CAI Outreach Coordinator Sadia Ashraf: sadia@ikat.org or 630-999-2099

Buy Tickets Here!

4. (Chess Outreach Event in Los Gatos) Free Chess Lesson, Discounted Tournament on Sep 25th (2-5pm)

Download flyer BayAreaChess.com/events/10/9-25-lg-museum.pdf

Join us in a joint event with Museum of Los Gatos on Saturday September 25 2-5pm at 75 Church St., Los Gatos, CA 95030.

See Chess History Exhibit!

Free Chess Lesson!

Discounted Tournament, Prizes and More!

Download flyer BayAreaChess.com/events/10/9-25-lg-museum.pdf

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

Put yourself in their shoes

2010-09-06T07:35:00.000-07:00

In my personal blog achessdad.com, I have a post how wonderful it is to play with the kids in scholastic tournaments. Since then, I have met many chess parents that are playing along-side their kids or that are considering it.

One of the most common reasons I hear NOT to play is: "I think it's not fair for the kids. They are more tense and afraid when playing with an adult. "

Well, I think it's mostly true -- from my experience the kids ARE usually more tense against adults, especially if they are younger and have not played against adults before. But that's actually part of the goal; through this experience they learn a very important rule: "disregard who your opponent is, what their rating is, and what they are saying or doing during the game. Instead, focus on the game, the board and making the right moves."

Next Week @ Bay Area Chess (8/28-9/3, 2010)

2010-08-26T06:57:00.000-07:00

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Dear Good People:

This is the last call for the Aug 28^th Swiss and Quads at the New Bay Area Chess Center to mark the first kid’s tournament there. The new locations is near shops and restaurants and convenient for busy parents. The lobby area is limited so please travel light and leave major camping gear at home. J

Next Week Events & News

1. Sign up for After School Enrichment

Top Coaches, Good Student-Teacher Ratios, No waiting lists
See BayAreaChess.com/my/schools for participating schools)

2. Last Call for Swiss & Quads on Aug 28 @ San Jose

Swiss 10am-3pm, Quads 4:10-6:30pm.

@ New Bay Area Chess Center: 1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map)

3. (Community Event) Join Greg Mortenson (author of 'Three Cups of Tea') on Sep 25th 5-10:30pm

Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

. Last Call for CalChess State Championship on 9/4-6 or 9/5-6

@ Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

1. Sign up for After School Enrichment

What do your kids do for mental education?
Chess has proven to be an invaluable educational aide and teaches children analytical skills that are applicable to many other intellectual pursuits. Bay Area Chess program offers a fun environment to develop mental skills for students at all levels. A typical class consists of instruction followed by a practice game. Students may be divided in groups based on ability and experience so that each student will receive instruction appropriate for his/her skill level.
At participating schools only. If you want to apply for a Bay Area Chess program at your school, please email ask@BayAreaChess.com

2. Last Call for August Swiss and Quads on Aug 28th

Register online by logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).
Suitable for K-12 students at beginner or intermediate level (new or rated less than 1400)

@New Bay Area Chess Center (1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map))

Swiss (10am-3pm) and Quads (4:10-6:30pm)

3. (Community Event) Join Greg Mortenson author of 'Three Cups of Tea' on Sep 25th

Buy Tickets Here!

Join Greg Mortenson as he introduces his latest book 'Stones into Schools'
Plenary Address by & music guest Shehzad Roy and the band members of Guns and Roses!

Saturday, September 25th, 2010 5-10:30pm

Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

To sponsor the event, all media inquiries, to volunteer, become a committee member or supporter, or for event information, publicity and postcards. Contact our:

CAI Outreach Coordinator Sadia Ashraf: sadia@ikat.org or 630-999-2099

Buy Tickets Here!

4. Last Call for CalChess State Championship 9/4-6 or 9/5-6

@ Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, 1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

6 rounds. TIME CONTROL:2-day = r1-3 G/60 then join 3-day 3-day = 30/90 G/60

ENTRY FEE: $95 PRIZES: $7,900 b/160

TD NAME: Richard Koepcke TD EMAIL: richardkoepcke@yahoo.com

INFO URL: http://newfremontchessclub.org/flyers/LABOR10.pdf

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

PS: Reminder: New Bay Area Chess Center is at 1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map)

Got Enrichment?
Check out Bay Area Chess programs at www.BayAreaChess.com/my/schools
Top instructors, Great Student-Teacher Ratios - No Waiting Lists
E: ask@ BayAreaChess.com | T: 408-786-5515

Next Week @ Bay Area Chess (8/22-28, 2010)

2010-08-19T11:55:00.000-07:00

Dear Good People:
I want to congratulate Bay Area Chess Summer Camp team for putting up about 10,000 student-hours of consistent quality that is unmatched! Special thanks goes to the camp director, Dr. Mary Verghese, and the main coaches, International Master Emory Tate, International Master Sam Shankland, National Master Arjoe Loanzon, Ed Kamin, JP Donovan, Chuck Dupree, Eric Steger, Byron Harris, and Ethan Chamberlain.
Great job team!
Next Week Events & News

1. Sign up for After School Enrichment

Top Coaches, Good Student-Teacher Ratios, No waiting lists
See BayAreaChess.com/my/schools for participating schools)

2. Sign up for Swiss & Quads (Aug 28) @ San Jose

New Bay Area Chess Center1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map)

1. Sign up for After School Enrichment Experience the quality of Bay Area Chess After School Programs in your own school with the top coaches.

What do your kids do for mental education?
Chess has proven to be an invaluable educational aide and teaches children analytical skills that are applicable to many other intellectual pursuits. Bay Area Chess program offers a fun environment to develop mental skills for students at all levels. A typical class consists of instruction followed by a practice game. Students may be divided in groups based on ability and experience so that each student will receive instruction appropriate for his/her skill level.
Register online by logging in here and finding your school here (new users sign up here before logging in).
At participating schools only. If you want to apply for a Bay Area Chess program at your school, please email ask@BayAreaChess.com

2. Register August Swiss and Quads (for players rated under 1400) - Aug 28
>New Bay Area Chess Center (1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map))

Swiss (10am-3pm) and Quads (4:15-6:30pm)

Suitable for K-12 students at beginner or intermediate level (new or rated less than 1400)

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

PS: Reminder: New Bay Area Chess Center is at (1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map))

Next Week @ Bay Area Chess (8/14-20, 2010)

2010-08-11T19:31:00.000-07:00

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Dear Good People:
Our Summer Chess Camp conclude withe the Master Camp at the old Bay Area Chess Center (4423 Fortran Ct. Suite 160, San Jose, CA 95134)he
The $uper$wiss tournament this weekend is going to be at the New Center (1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map)).

Next Week Events & News

0. Chess Camp (Aug 16-20) @ North San Jose (Old Bay Area Chess Center)

1. Master Chess Camp (Aug 16-20) @ North San Jose (Old Bay Area Chess Center)

2. Last Call for August $uper$wiss (Aug 14) @ New Chess Center (1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map))

Note: This tournament is suitable for experienced players only

3. Chess Center Moved: Near SJC airport, Fry's, Costco use Brokaw exit off I-880/US-101

New Center: 1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map).

4. Coach Eric Schiller looking for a room to rent near Palo Alto Contact him at fmeric64@gmail.com

0. Chess Camp - Aug 16-20
>North San Jose (OLD Bay Area Chess Center) by IM Emory Tate & Ed Kamin at Bay Area Chess Center, 4423 Fortran Ct. Suite 160, San Jose, CA 95134

You may enroll for full day (9am-3:30pm) or half day (9am-12pm or 12:30-3:30pm), 1 or more weeks with optional early drop or late pick.

Each 3 hour instructional block consists of:

1. Chess puzzles and creative exercises to sharpen the brain.

2. Group instruction and Personalized coaching to improve chess skills.

3. Casual play to practice and enjoy Chess.

4. Hourly breaks for snacks and recess.

To enroll, please get form from bayareachess.com/camp/summer2k10.pdf

or register online by: logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

1. Master Camp by International Master Emory Tate (for players rated 1000-1800) - August 16-20
Come experience the mystique of Emory Tate in our own backyard before he leaves California!>North San Jose (OLD Bay Area Chess Center) Bay Area Chess Center, 4423 Fortran Ct. Suite 160, San Jose, CA 95134
Read more about Emory Tate at Wikipedia and Chess Drum.

You may enroll for full day (9am-3:30pm) or half day (9am-12pm or 12:30-3:30pm), 1 or more weeks with optional early drop or late pick.

To enroll, please get form from bayareachess.com/camp/summer2k10.pdf

or register online by: logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

2. Last Call for August $uper$wiss (for experienced players) - Aug 14
>New Bay Area Chess Center (1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map))
Onsite Reg: Sat 9-9:30am - Rounds: 10, 12:30, 2:40, 4:50pm

or register online by: logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

3. Chess Center Moved - Effective August 1st.
We have moved! Our new address will be 1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map). The new place is better suited for players with local thermostat for climate control as well as many restaurants and shops within walking distance. The bathroom is right in the hall. The only compromise we made is a smaller lobby and that was forced by financial constraints.
We plan to leverage the new location and site with more weekend programs such as Friday Knights, long time control tournaments for advanced players, and faster time control for kids tournaments. Please come and support us at the new location so we have enough activity to justify the monthly rent.
Note: The last week of Master Camp is still at the OLD Bay Area Chess Center (4423 Fortran Ct. Suite 160, San Jose, CA 95134).

4. Coach Eric Schiller looking for a room to rent near Palo Alto Contact: fmeric64@gmail.comCoach Eric Schiller is looking for a room for rent in or near Palo Alto to be close to his students. If you have a room to share, please contact him at fmeric64@gmail.com. He can pay rent and also coach your kids.

Did I tell you that we have moved to New Bay Area Chess Center (1590 Oakland Rd, Suite B213, San Jose, CA 95131 (map))? :)
If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

Where Do the Children Play?

2010-08-08T18:53:00.000-07:00

I saw some children playing... young children ranging from 3 to 10 years old.

They were playing in a construction zone in an area where my grandparents used to live in Lahore, Pakistan. My uncles and aunts sold my grandparents’ home in 1995 and the owner has demolished the house to build shops and offices there. I was visiting the place to connect my children, and to reconnect myself, to my past.

The first thing I noticed about these children was that they were naked or mostly naked, at least from the waist down. They did not even seem to know that they were naked.

My wife pointed out that they were barefoot and playing on rubble of rocks and other sharp objects from the demolition. They were running, as I would walk barefoot on lush green grass in Switzerland’s verdant countryside. Apparently, they did not feel the pain or perhaps they did not even think of feeling any pain.

The children were playing. They were playing with rocks. They were playing a game of throwing rocks at each other and dodging. They were very adept at dodging the rocks but I was concerned that they were one rock away from serious or fatal injury.

I looked for adults around the area so that I can get their parents to attend to their children’s safety. I found some torn sheets demarking what someone has made into a home. It looked inhabited but there were few identifiable possessions.

Now I had another reason to find an adult because I could multiply my dollars by 85 to help a needy family. However, I could not find anyone.

Meanwhile, the driver of my car was getting nervous that one of the rocks was going to hit the car. He appeared accustomed to the scene that captivated me. We left in a hurry.

I guess I can tell Cat or Yusuf where the children play but I am at a loss of words to describe the rest of my thoughts.

This was worse than scenes from Slumdog Millionaire!

Next Week @ Bay Area Chess (7/24-7/30)

2010-07-19T16:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Good People:
Bay Area Chess consistently offers the higher quality chess programs at lower fees!
Next week features

1. Master Chess Camp (July 26-30) with Sam Shankland @ Harker School
2. Regular Chess Camp (July 26-30) @ San Jose/Cupertino (Harker School), Redwood City (Woodside Rd UMC), North San Jose (Bay Area Chess Center)
3. July Freedom Open (July 24 - 25 featuring IM Emory Tate, NM Arjoe Loanzon, and others)

1. Master Camp by International Master Sam Shankland (for players rated 1000-1800) - July 26-30
Come experience the class of of International Master Sam Shankland at Harker!>Harker/Cupertino/Central San Jose (Harker) at The Harker School,

3800 Blackford Ave,

San Jose, CA

You may enroll for full day (9am-3:30pm) or half day (9am-12pm or 12:30-3:30pm), 1 or more weeks with optional early drop or late pick.
To enroll, please get form from bayareachess.com/camp/summer2k10.pdf

or register online by: logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

2. Regular Camp - July 19-23
>Harker/Cupertino/Central San Jose (Harker) by Ed Kamin & IM Sam Shankland at The Harker School,

3800 Blackford Ave,

San Jose, CA

>North San Jose (Bay Area Chess Center) by IM Emory Tate & Byron Harris at Bay Area Chess Center, 4423 Fortran Ct. Suite 160, San Jose, CA 95134>Redwood City (Woodside Rd UMC) by JP Donovan & Ethan Chamberlain at United Methodist Church,

2000 Woodside Rd,

Redwood City, CA

You may enroll for full day (9am-3:30pm) or half day (9am-12pm or 12:30-3:30pm), 1 or more weeks with optional early drop or late pick.
Each 3 hour instructional block consists of:

1. Chess puzzles and creative exercises to sharpen the brain.

2. Group instruction and Personalized coaching to improve chess skills.

3. Casual play to practice and enjoy Chess.

4. Hourly breaks for snacks and recess.

To enroll, please get form from bayareachess.com/camp/summer2k10.pdf

or register online by: logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

3. July Freedom Open Swiss (for experienced players) - July 24-25
>North San Jose (Bay Area Chess Center) 4423 Fortran Ct., San Jose, CA 95134.
Onsite Reg: Sat 10-10:30am - Rounds: Sat 11am, 4:30pm - Sun 10am, 3:30pmTo register , please get form from bayareachess.com/events/10/july.pdf

or register online by: logging in here and registering at here (new users sign up here before logging in).

If you have any questions, please ask us my emailing ask@bayareachess.com.

Chessically Yours!

++SA

Open Position: Director of Enrichment @ Bay Area Chess

2010-06-23T18:41:00.000-07:00

Please forward as appropriate...

---Who We Are---
Bay Area Chess in a non-political non-religious non-profit (501c3) organization which provides everyone with enjoyable activities that develop intellectual, mathematical, analytical, visual, and personal skills. Our services include after-school enrichment activities and chess tournaments. We are currently highest ranked US Chess Federation affiliate west of Texas.

---Position Description---
Title: Director of Enrichment

Reports to: Executive Director (Dr. Salman Azhar)

The Director of Enrichment:

* develops and supervises enrichment programs in Chess and related games.

* establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with school districts, parent-teacher organizations, and related groups.

* provides quality learning services through professional development and effective classroom management skills of instructional staff.

* hires, leads, meets, motivates, trains, evaluates, and mentors staff to achieve great results.

* schedules classes and activities at partner schools and facilities to optimize resources.

* develops and manages enrichment budgets.

* manages compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations and requirements.

* performs a wide range of organization and administrative duties related to departmental operations.

* demonstrates and promotes high ethical standards and integrity.

* shows a commitment to excellence and is willing to be coached for continual professional growth.

---Work Environment---
The Director's role affords flexibility of the work environment and location. The Director has to be available to meet the instructional staff, visit schools, and keep some office hours but may also productively work from home. Some tasks involve moderate physical effort, such as receiving and distributing instructional material. The Director will be paid during training period.

---Minimum Education, Training and Experience---
Post High School Degree
Two (2) or more years of professional experience, preferably working with children and/or administrative.

---Certifications, Licenses and Registrations---
Must satisfy criminal background check as defined by state requirements.
Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license

---Application Information---
To apply, email your cover letter and resume to salman@BayAreaChess.com.
Compensation: Depending on Experience ($33,280 or higher for full-time qualified candidates as 1099 or W-2)
If you have any questions, please email to salman@BayAreaChess.com
EOE

--
Salman Azhar, Ph.D.
Executive Director Bay Area Chess --- Vice President CalChess --- Chief Organizer CalChess State Scholastics --- Senior Tournament Director
Bay Area Chess: High Quality in Tournaments - Enrichment - Summer Camp
W: www.BayAreaChess.com | E: contact@ BayAreaChess.com | T: 408-786-5515

Fremont girls prove chess isn't just for boys

2010-05-25T00:24:00.000-07:00

Fremont girls prove chess isn't just for boys

By Linh Tat
Oakland Tribune

Posted: 05/24/2010 12:01:00 AM PDT

Updated: 05/24/2010 08:05:36 AM PDT

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Weibel Elementary School second grader Serafina Show, 8, studies the board during a practice...

FREMONT — Chess may be a male-dominated game, but earlier this month a female-dominant team from Weibel Elementary School achieved what was quite possibly a first: It took home a top prize from this year's National Elementary School Chess Championships.

The students — Alisha Chawla, Joanna Liu and Serafina Show, all 8 years old, along with teammate Michael Wang — tied with another team for first place in the K-3 division at nationals, held in Atlanta. The Weibel team also placed third in the K-6 overall championship.

See Things The Way They are in Reality

2010-05-15T12:24:00.000-07:00

A wise man once said, “Oh Lord, please help me see things the way they are in reality.” I did not appreciate it that much until I started reflecting on some simple observation.

I told my 7-year-old that our new GPS will tell us where we are at all times. Months later, he exclaimed, "The GPS doesn't tell you where you are!” Observing my patronizing look, he continued, “The GPS tells you where it is. If you leave GPS at home, it will tell you, it is home.”

I returned the favor two years later. We were running late and arrived at the Lafayette light on Central behind a long line of cars. He exhaled and expressed disappointment at being late since this light can take several minutes. I smiled and told him that the light is likely change very soon because the long line of cars is an indication that the light has been red for some time now.

Sir Doyle said, “You see but you do not observe.” We often go through life seeing without observing. If we observe, we may get better insight into reality… we may get more inspirations.

Allan Beilin: For the championship

2010-05-08T23:15:00.000-07:00

Early Sunday morning Allan Beilin will face the only other unbeaten player in K-5 Championship in a game which may decide the National Championship in K-5 section.

I have known Allan for 4 years now. He has played my entire chess-playing family. He is a model of concentration and good moves in his games.

Allan, if you are reading this, just go out there and enjoy the last two games of the championship. Play your natural game without thinking about the result. Let your moves flow and they will write the outcome of the game. And, chances are you will make all the right moves and that is all that matters... It doesn't matter who is higher rated or who is stronger player.

So, have fun and focus on the position on the board in front of you.