October Club Newsletter!

This month, look out for the upcoming Utah Open later this month and a casual chess meet-up on a Friday!

Recap:

CCC September Quick:
We had some very close games and near upsets from both sections! This includes games from the six-player rated section to the best-of-five match between club newcomer, D.J., and a long-time member, Dustin.

- USCF-rated Winners: 1st: Anthony Thompson (1454); 2nd: Robert Paul Lambert (1517)

- Public Section results: 1st D.J. (3 pts); 2nd Dustin (0 pts)

(For full cross table: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202409256732) 

Upcoming Events:

- (10/30) CCC October Quick Tournament: When: 10/30/24 @ 7:00PM; Where: Kneader’s Bakery & Café @ City Creek Mall Format: four-rounds; G/10+2; Entry Fee: $5 for USCF section; Free for Public section.
For full details & registration: https://forms.gle/UZ9NS5eFjgGQSL3H8

- Weekly Casual Meet-up: Bring a board or find an open seat for free, casual games of chess! Perfect for beginners and club players to play and practice.
When: Every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm; Where: Kneader's Bakery & Café (28 State St #235, Salt Lake City, UT 84111)

Online Events:

- (10/15) CCC G/10+2 Tournament: Join us at 7pm on Chess.com for our monthly online quick tournament! More details and registration: https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/5110743 

UCA & Community Events:

- (10/11) SLC Chess Club Meeting: From 3pm – 6pm, the SLC Chess Club is hosting a casual meet-up at The City Library in downtown SLC! More info can be found: https://www.chess.com/club/slc-chess-club-1 

- (10/26 - 10/27) 2024 Utah Open: Top section will be two days; other sections will be one day (More info to come later this month).