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Richmond: 5th Annual Spring Classic Community Chess Tournament, May 20th
The 5th Annual Spring Classic Community Chess Tournament will take place Saturday, May 20, at the Richmond Recreation Complex, 3230 MacDonald Ave.
This free tournament — sponsored by the West Coast Chess Alliance and the City of Richmond Community Service Department — runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. and the first round of chess beginning at 1 p.m.
Rounds are at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
The tourney includes rated and non-rated sections. Non-rated students will be grouped by age.
“Everyone is invited to this free chess tournament, all ages and playing levels,” said TC Ball, who runs the West Coast Chess Alliance. “The tournament format is a Quad.”
For more information and to register, email info@thewcca.com or call tournament director TC Ball at (510) 439-6311.
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