04/29/2026
Recommendation on how to use a better thinking process when you play in tournaments:
1) Use the CCTv Rule
Look for Checks, captures, and threats.
2) Always look to counterattack
If your opponent attacks, look for threats of your own.
3) Your least active piece
If no tactics are available, improve your worst-placed piece.
4) Fischer's Golden Rule
If one of your opponent’s pieces is active in your position
and creating threats, deal with it first.
5) Anti-blunder check
And before every move, check their threats
I hope this alone will save you from many unnecessary losses.
It is not necessary to calculate everything. You just need a clear system that helps you find strong moves without wasting extra energy.
03/10/2026
The next chess tournament will take place on Sunday, MARCH 15, at 11:30.
It will feature exciting prizes, including trophies, medals, silver one-dollar coins, and watches.
Where: LMLC, 650 N. Wi******er Blvd, Suite 1A, San Jose
3+Rd. G/30. Quad/Round-Robin Sections.
EF: $48 ($55 after 3/8)
Discount: 2 or more players from the same family receive $5 off the total.
USCF membership is required (can be paid with the entry fee by PayPal to [email protected]).
Please provide comments when you do PayPal: the player's name and for what event you pay (like, "John Smith, reg. and blitz tournaments, 3/15")
Refund Policy: No credits or refunds are available for cancellations made less than 2 days in advance.
To register, email [email protected] (with the subject line "Chess Tournament date:..." and the participant's first/last name with the USCF). Contact phone: 650-996-5924.
Prizes: 1st and 2nd place in each section (first three in group “A”). Standard US Chess tiebreaks and/or a blitz playoff will determine winners (if applicable).
09/02/2025
CHESS CLASS FOR KIDS FROM NOVEMBER 9
Enrollment for our weekend personal chess classes is now open!
We offer classes for individuals in small groups every Sunday or Saturday (time is TBD)
The kids will also play in tournaments with prizes.
The classes will occur at 650 N. Wi******er Blvd, Suite 1A, San Jose.
Any chess-level kids are welcome!
To register:
Email [email protected] with the student's full name, online rating, and USCF ID (if any), and preferred day/time window.
