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Are You Taking One Last Shot at the State Championship on April 23-24?

(Register now | Get info | Sections Guide with Access Pass Discounts | More details) 

You can do it; we can help! 

1. You can choose from nine sections based on your grade and rating.
   1. 6 sections for all PK-12: unrated, under 399, 400-799, 800-1199, 1200-1599, 1600+
   2. 3 sections for PK-6: unrated & under 400, , 400-799, 800-1199
2. Need help?
   1. Fill out https://forms.gle/S1UPHuSnykNErjrp9 so we can customize our recommendation or
   2. Join us for Ask Me Anything on zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91847146324) because 5 minutes can save you 5 hours (and crippling anxiety)!

This is your last chance to play in the CalChess Super States; don’t miss out!

 

Play at “Open” Tourneys for Everyone (Register now | Get info)

1. Join us at CashDay Tourneys
   1. Each CashDay carries a prize fund of $1,000 b/32. 
   2. You may play on: 
      1. Sat Apr 16 [10am] at the Cupertino Juniper Hilton (map)
      2. Sat Apr 30 [10am] at the Fremont Marriott (map)
2. Save the date for CalChess Open (and Class) Championships
   1. The 2021 Championship event on May 28-30 (2022 Memorial Day Weekend) at the Santa Clara Convention Center (map)
   2. The 2022 Championship event on September 3-5 (2022 Labor Day Weekend) at the Sonesta Silicon Valley (map) 
   3. We will share more details this week.

 

Join Your Scholastic Chess Community at Children’s Tourneys (Register now | Get info)

1. Sat Apr 16 at the Cupertino Juniper Hilton (map)
   1. Quadsly Signature [9am & 12pm]
   2. Swissly Signature [3 pm]
2. Sun Apr 17 at the San Jose Chess Center (map)
   1. Quadsly Signature [9am & 12pm]
   2. Swissly Signature [3 pm]
3. Fri Apr 22 at the Santa Clara Convention Center (map) 
   1. Quadsly Signature [6pm]
4. Sat Apr 30 at the Fremont Marriott (map)
   1. Quadsly Signature [9am & 12pm]
   2. Swissly Signature [3 pm]

 

Pick Your Trophies from March 19-20!

If you didn’t get your trophy on March 19-20, please fill https://forms.gle/SqNbfWnDD9bUB1CF9 to make an appointment with the CalChess President to pick your delayed March CalChess trophy(ies) from:

1. San Jose Chess Center (map) before April 23rd or after April 24th
   *OR*
2. Santa Clara Convention Center (map) on April 23rd or 24th

 

Wanna Save More with the “Costco” style? By BAC Membership and Save (Buy now | Get info)

Buy BAC membership and save 25% of all BAC events: 1 person = $150 | 2 people = $250 | 3+ people = $325

 

Much love to everyone in the chess community…