Author: Lori Balkum

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2022 NYOS Summer Chess Camp

Description: A full day, week-long chess camp hosted by NYOS Charter School.  Located on the north side of Austin, the camp is open to all scholastic chess players, and is run by Mr. Gary Gaiffe.

Campers will be broken into skill level groups.  Different topics will be covered depending on which group the camper is in.  From tactics to positional play, game analysis to variant play, the camp will be both instructional and entertaining.  The final day will include a camp-wide tournament.

Dates and Times:  July 18-22; 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location:           
NYOS Charter School
12301 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78753

Registration and Payment information:  View or download the camp registration flyer.

Questions:  Contact Gary Gaiffe at ggaiffe@att.net or 512-426-7841

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Girls Beginner Chess Tournament

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Description: This is a charity tournament in San Antonio for girls, with ALL proceeds being used to grow chess with chess programs at libraries and title one schools, and scholarships. There will be 5 rounds total. The tournament will be held on May 14th at 12pm and should finish around 3pm.

Date & Location:
May 14th
5622 Cesar Chavez Way, San Antonio, TX 78237

Event website and online registration:
https://completechesseducation.com/product/girls-beginner-chess-tournament/

Round times:
• 5 Rounds
• Rounds 1 starts at 12 PM

Time controls:
• G/15 (15 minutes for each side)

Entry fee: FREE (Suggested donation of $10 to help grow chess)

Sections and Prizes:

  • K-1st grade
  • 2nd-5th grade
  • 6th-12th grade
  • 5 Trophies for each section and medals to everyone with 3 point scores

 

*Any refunds will be deducted a $7 fee for processing and transaction fees*

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Sunday afternoon Chess IRL. Drink and Play Chess!

Sundays at 1:00 – 3:00 pm. All ages welcome!  A community driven club for real chess with real people and real pieces!

Location
Central Machine Works Brewery
4824 E. Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78702
(Parking in back. Gate is on East 5th Street between Spencer Lane and Sprindale Road with signs saying “Central Machine Works”.)

Everyone is welcome! All skill levels, especially beginners & newcomers! This is meant to be a casual, fun, and chill community for all participants.

Chess is for everyone, therefore there will NEVER be any dues or fees required, ever! Donations in the form of communal chess sets & clocks, are welcome and would be very much appreciated. Chess IRL currently has 10 chess sets and 5 clocks. If events exceed that size then we will ask for participants to bring some extra sets.

For more information, please contact Ben Higgins, or better yet, join our Meet Up!

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Sunday Youth Open Play at the Cedar Park Library

The Cedar Park Library is moving!!! Chess should begin again in November…

Cedar Park Library
425 South Parkwest Drive
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Sundays at 1:30 – 3:00 pm.

Youth players in North Austin and Cedar Park have an open play opportunity at the Cedar Park Library. The group focuses on improving skills through contact with better players. Children of all ages and abilities and their accompanying adults are welcome. Sets and boards are provided, but you may bring your own equipment. Please bring clocks and notation sheets if you wish to use them.

Masks are optional. Players are seated with added spacing and hand sanitizer provided and usage encouraged.

There is no fee for participation in the group.

Visit the library website for our current schedule.

For more information, please contact Sergio Longoria, or call the library at (512-401-5600).