Greetings!Northern California is home to one of the most plentiful chess regions in the United States. We are one of the top five states* in membership in the U.S. Chess Federation.
We have dozens of local chess clubs in our
club list
that you can drop in and enjoy a casual game. The
Mechanic's Institute Chess Club
in downtown San Francisco is
in fact the oldest chess club in the U.S.
If you are serious about some competition, look at our
tournament page
as there is a chess tournament for almost every weekend in the year.
We have several of the top scholastic players in the United States and
a few of them are even World Champion caliber for their age group.
* USCF considers Northern and Southern California two different states.
by Mike Wilmering
IM Sam Shankland had an atrocious first two rounds at the Junior Closed Championship.
US Junior Champion
IM Sam Shankland
After announcing his early retirement from chess before coming to the Junior Closed, Shankland appeared listless as lower-rated opponents made quick work of him in rounds one and two.
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by Alan Kantor
In round five of the 2010 Cadet Championship in Crossville, TN, the two leaders at the time and the eventual winners faced off.
Yian Liou
Michael Yang , from Minnesota, almost took over the top spot as he battled Yian Liou (above), from Northern California.
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Event: Fremont Open
Address: Fremont Club Sport
46650 Landing Pkwy
Fremont, CA
Type: Swiss
Rounds: 4
USCF Rated: Yes
TC: 30/90 G/60
Prizes: $2,400 b/70
Entry Fee: $60
Contact: Ken Zowal
e-mail: kenneth.zowal@sbcglobal.net
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