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Written by Ted Castro
Friday, 10 December 2010 04:56
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Formerly Newark Chess Club, this new chess center has more space to provide good playing atmosphere for both kids and adults.

Whether for both fun and serious play, being a member of NorCal House of Chess has tons of benefits:
  • Discounts in tournaments and simultaneous exhibitions; free/discounted lectures from time to time by a Grandmaster, International Master or famous coaches/players; Free Wi-fi on site; Access to collection of books/CDs/DVD; Coaching referrals, and many more.
Every month our chess club has been visited by famous chess celebrities such as former Women World Champion Susan Polgar, Australian Grandmaster Ian Rogers, International Master and Writer Jennifer Shahade, Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian, Bulgarian Grandmaster Dejan Bojkov, Youngest American GM Ray Robson and many more.

You may also get the chance for an analysis or a quick game against in-house players.
NorCal House of Chess has produced several top players who are
  • In the Top 100 nationwide list
  • State Champions
  • National Champions
  • World Youth Qualifiers
  • Silver Medalist/Gold Medalist  in World Youth Chess & Pan Am
  • Also the youngest FIDE Master in the World.
NorCal House of Chess has sponsored various scholastic and adult tournaments. Last January 2012, it hosted the most elite chess tournament in Northern California! The Northern CA International attracted 60 players (Grandmasters, International Masters, and FIDE Masters) from all over the world. In the coming months, we will be hosting more international tournaments and quality scholastic events.

NorCal House of Chess is conveniently located at 47655 Warm Springs Blvd., South Building of Northwestern Polythecnic University (NPU), Fremont, CA 94538. We also have another location where we conduct our group classes and at times, adult/scholastic tournaments at AllStar Institute 43697 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA. If you want to be a member of our chess club, please email us at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please feel free to contact us at 415-756-1204.

 

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