CDA Chess Club News

We are pleased to announce the results of our July 1 meeting. The event featured two-round mini-brackets based on ladder rankings, offering thrilling and competitive play for all. Top Brackets: William, Mike, and Alex emerged as the top players in their respective brackets. Alex's Impressive Gain: Alex had an outstanding night, gaining the most ladder points with an impressive 39-point leap. New Participants: We welcomed 16 players, including new additions to the chess ladder: Melissa, Everett, and Brooksley. Next week, we kick off the 3-week "Chess For Success" tournament, featuring two rounds each night for six rounds. Registration for the first night is not required. Reminder: There will not be a beginner's club meeting this week due to the 4th of July holiday. Seats are filling fast for this coming weekend's Starbucks Monthly (register here). We are also getting a lot of interest in the CDA Chess Regional Summer Quads. Now is the time to register for this

The excitement from our last meeting continues to resonate as we prepare for another enriching session on June 13. If you missed our previous event, there's no need to worry—this is your chance to dive into the fascinating world of chess with a focus on the legendary Paul Morphy's Opera Game. Last week, we had an amazing discussion about the strategic brilliance of the Opera Game. Our new and returning members found it a valuable learning experience. This week, we're taking it a step further by engaging in practical exercises to help you grasp this classic game's intricacies. During our upcoming meeting, attendees will get the opportunity to replay the Opera Game themselves. By reading the chess notation of the game, you'll improve your skills and gain a deeper understanding of chess language and strategy. To prepare, we recommend watching a short video that explains how to read chess notation. This will give you a solid foundation and boost your confidence during

The Summer Solstice Chess Tournament concluded with an exciting finale. Players battled it out over three weeks of intense matches. In the Solstice A Bracket, 12 players competed fiercely, with the top finishers being Steve (4.5 points), John (4 points), and Sam and Greg, who each secured 3.5 points. The final night highlighted Steve's remarkable save against John, turning a near-loss into a draw. Sam and Mike’s game also resulted in a draw. Eric and Greg showed their strength by winning both matches that evening. Meanwhile, the Solstice B Bracket was a close contest, with Payton, Emerson, and Frank each achieving 4 points. Payton edged out his competitors through tie-breakers based on opponents' scores. Matt's son, newcomer Emmaus , made a memorable debut. A robust field of 17 players participated in this section, including standout performances from Frank and Isaac, who both won 2 matches and saw Isaac gain an impressive 104 rating points. As the tournament draws to a clo