There is also a mate in 4 if black doesn’t defend as resolutely. Correct calculation should show you both.  ..read more

The youth dominated Saturday’s event. Bohan Wang took 1st in the Open section with 3.5 out of 4. Bohan who is already one of the top 13 year olds in the country picked up 60 rating points and is very close to 2000. Royce Zhang finished tied for second with 3.0 out of 4 and passed 1800 for the first time. Royce was in the top 50 in the country for his age group at the time of the April Supplement will likely see that position skyrocket having picked up nearly 150 points since then.  Rohan took the top spot in the under section finishing with 3.5 out of 4.0.  ..read more

BCC has been holding regular rated online events since the pandemic. Nick TDs the events which are UCSF rated. Each event runs six weeks with one game each Tuesday night. They provide shorter time controls and no need to travel for those that want that midweek chess fix but can’t travel. Michael Carey won this edition. The next one starts next Tuesday for those that are interested.  ..read more

Black is up a pawn but white has an attack brewing and black’s king is far from safe. What tactic does black have which results in a clearly won position? White has a checkmate threat which helps clarify your candidate moves ..read more

 GM Zhou took first place in the 34 player field with a +10 =2 -0 performance. Charles Slade finished second which is a very strong performance given the filed had 2 GMs and an IM. Charles who is now a blitz specialist saw his blitz rating go back over 2100. The blitz event in two weeks will feature food for the players so sign up early. A proper headcount is important.  ..read more

    Big Money Blitz    Register Online Now   Date Friday, April 12, 2024   Event Format 6SS   Time Control G/5 d0   Sections Open and U1900   Entry Fee $25 for members, $35 for non-members   Prizes   $$800 Guaranteed   Round Times 7:45pm first round, rest ASAP   Description Big Money Blitz!! Same format as our normal Friday Night Blitz (six double rounds), but this event has a guaranteed prize fund: Open Section: $320-$160-$80 Top Under 2300: $60 Top Under 2100: $40 U1900 Section: $80-$40 Top U1600: $20 This is a US Chess ..read more

    Mid-Spring Six-Week Swiss Online    Register Online Now   Date beginning Tuesday, April 16, 2024   Event Format 6SS, 1 lichess game per Tuesday night set up by individual challenge   Time Control Open: G/60 + 10 sec, U1900: G/45 + 5 sec   Sections Open & U1900 (Unrated); accelerated pairings may be used   Entry Fee $40, $25 for BCF members   Prizes Open: $120-$80 based on 10 players; U1900: Trophy to 1st Place   Registration Deadline May 7, 2024 @ 6 PM   Round Times 6:30pm   Description Contact info: TD Nick Sterling ..read more

 The black bishop is loose but you will need to use an unrelated tactical motif generate the tempo needed to grab it   ..read more

Akshay Padmanabhan won the top quad with three wins including a winner takes all third round game against Michael Carey.  Carter Zsittnik took first place in the second quad with three wins. Carter took care of business picking up 23 rating points in the process.  In the small Swiss Marcus Farzenah-Far and Chris Senhouse split first with two wins and a draw each.  ..read more

  Sounds of Compassion Charity Tournament Register Online Now     Date Saturday, April 6, 2024   Event Format TBD (based on turnout)   Time Control G/15 + 5   Sections Casual & Competitive   Entry Fee $20 suggested donation   Prizes None, all proceeds will support Children's Hospital   Registration Onsite registration is 6:45pm-7:00pm   Round Times Rounds start at 7:00pm   Description Please join our tournament to support underprivileged kids who are in need of hearing aids. Sign up link Donations to the Caroline Bass Fund are ap ..read more