Winston-Salem Chess Club

Sports Outreach WHEN :  Saturday, October 2, 2021  ***  More Info to Follow on here, ASAP *** Questions ?  Contact Daniel Narvaez   336 . 995 . 0255 REGISTRATION :       https://www.sportsoutreach.net/chessevents www.sportsoutreach.net/usa https://www.sportsoutreach.net/chess/events/winstonsalemtournament?rq=chess

The very latest, from Darryl: " Hi all, Due to COVID-19 concerns, only 5 members out of (the current) 58 committed to playing (OTB - over the board) chess, starting on November 12th at Miller Park Recreation Center (Leisure Lane, in Winston-Salem). The CDC has warned that we will have "dark days" ahead of us, this winter, during the approaching flu season and a raging, out-of-control pandemic.  It is in the best interest of all of us to wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over, before we r...

RE:  Over the board (OTB) meetings at Miller Park Recreation Center October 28, 2020 " Hi all,I received a telephone call from Meagan at the Miller Park Recreation Center.  Shestated that they would start limited programming on November 12th.  There will beCOVID-19 protocols in place. First, the hours of availability would be from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Secondly, temperaturechecks will be made before you can enter the premises.  Thirdly, masks must alwaysbe worn while inside the building. * Until ...

" Hi all,  I hope everyone is staying safe during this coronavirus pandemic.  The situation at Miller Park (Recreation Center) and Barn(e)s & Noble has not changed. The Miller Park Recreation Center (MPRC) is currently not having any program(m)ing.  I spoke with Meagan and she said that the center is still a "Wi-Fi hot spot" for school children doing online education.  The center's hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  She also stated that the MPRC will be an early voting precinct and hour...

Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) and Chess.com have announced a partnership with the first-ever CLG Chess Arena.  Starting on Tuesday, September 8th at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (23:00 Central European Time), this event is open to participants at every level of play, with a prize pool of $2,100.  The arena is the first of its kind, as it marks the first time a professional esports organization is hosting a live tournament on Chess.com. Prizes will feature both overall and class prizes, giving players of...

For anyone who misses Over-the-Board (OTB) games of chess and related variants, there will be a gathering of players at Panera Bread on S. Main St. (behind CookOut, across street from Harris Teeter & Taco Bell) in nearby Kernersville, tonight (and several upcoming Tuesdays for both indoor/outdoor), from 6 - 10 p.m. --- Covid masks are worn indoors, but are not required. Bring boards and clocks. Indoor restaurant closes at 9 p.m., outdoor games (weather permitting) until 10 p.m.

More information, including registration procedures, will be made available via the chessevents.us , chesstour.com & chessaction.com  websites.

USCF: Any members with current USCF membership may enter the 5-round, G/10 tournament on Sunday, April 19th --- the USCF-online-rated tournament has been rescheduled for 4:00 p.m. EST -- current USCF members are encouraged to join USChess & USChess - Members Only groups (2 separate chess.com groups) for more information about this and other USCF-rated, online tournaments.

The WSCC will host the 6th Camel City Open tournament on Saturday, December 9th at the Greentree Community Center at 930 S. Broad St. in Winston-Salem.  The event will be USCF Regular-rated for both adult/scholastic players and will consist of 3 rounds of over-the-board games.  The time control will be TC: G/75 w/d5.  Sections will be determined by the number of players participating and 1/2-pt BYE will be awarded to any player for any 1 of the 3 rounds providing he/she commits before the s...