It’s that time again!

Celebrate the 5th National Chess Day at the Richmond Chess Festival on Saturday, October 12th, from 11 AM to 4 PM at COBIZ Richmond!

Join the West Coast Chess Alliance for a fun-filled day of FREE, unrated, stress-free chess! Enjoy activities like Quad G30 (30-minute games), casual play, bughouse, and more!

Schedule:

• Introduction to Chess Class: 9:30 – 10:30 AM
  Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills!
• On-site Registration: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
• Casual Speed Chess Tournament: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Test your skills in a fun and fast-paced tournament!
• Bug House: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Bughouse is a variant of chess played by four players in teams of two on two separate chessboards. Each partner plays an opposing team member, with the goal of winning the game by normal means (checkmate or timeout).
• Quad Tournament (G30) Non-Rated: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
  Pairings announced at 12:15 PM. Rounds: 12:30 PM; 1:30 PM; 2:30 PM.

Parking: Free at BART on weekends and available on the street.

Special Thanks: We would like to thank COBIZ and the Richmond Rotary Club for their support and helping us keep this event free!

Preregistration: We recommend pre registration as space is limited. Click the link below to register!

For more information, contact TC “the Black Knight” Ball at (510) 439-6311 or info@thewcca.com.

We can’t wait to see you there!