Free Interactive Chess Steps Lessons for 1000-1750 rated players by National Master Han Schut - April 15-19

National Master Han Schut will continue his free Interactive Chess Steps Lessons for 1000-1750 rated players. Here is the information.

Free Interactive Chess Steps Lessons for 1000-1750 rated players by National Master Han Schut at 4pm April 15

Dear all,

We are living in challenging times.
To support you through these difficult times, I will start streaming free, interactive, chess lessons on my YouTube channel.

The content of the lessons will be Step 4 of the Chess Steps Method. For more background on this method, please read my blog: https://www.chess.com/blog/HanSchut/the-steps-method-for-learning-and-teaching-chess

SYCC 2nd Sunday Tourney at 10AM April 12 - Youth Only and Free Entry

Dear Friends,

We will have the 2nd Sunday Sarasota Youth online chess club tournament on April 12. Our 1st Sunday Sarasota Youth online chess attracted 32 players, including 13 kids from South Africa! It will start at 10am and have 5 rounds. The time control is 15 min with 10 sec increments on each move. So it will last around 2.5 hours. This event is free and ONLY open to youth whose rating is under 1750. Please join the club to play. https://www.chess.com/club/sarasota-youth-chess-club

National Chess Day - Special Events!

FREE CHESS EVENTS on Saturday October 12 for National Chess Day. This day was designated by President Ford in 1976, "To give special recognition to a game that generates challenge, intellectual stimulation, and enjoyment for citizens of all ages."

Celebrate National Chess Day with the Sarasota Youth Chess Club! Chess Club Officer Mark Hamel will be available to assist aspiring players of all ages.

Chess Tournament at Charlotte County in August-October, 2019

August 18, September 15, October 20, 2019 12:30pm-5:30pm
$10 entry fee is for advanced, intermediate and beginners who want to play in the non rated sections. $25 entry fee is for USCF rated section. The top 2 finishers in each section will receive Pizza Hut gift cards.

Contact Info:
Paul Burdziakowski
Recreation Specialist
Charlotte County Community Services
Office: 941.627.1074
Paul.Burdziakowski@charlottecountyfl.gov

Suncoast Chess Spring 2019 Tourney

Our Spring tournament was held on Sunday May 5, 2019 at Pine View. The full results table is posted here.

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Suncoast Chess Winter 2019 Tourney

Our winter tournament was held on Sunday Feb 3, 2019 at Pine View. For full results table click here.

Suncoast Chess Fall 2018 Tourney

Our fall tournament was held on Sunday Nov 4, 2018 at Pine View. Thanks for attending. Full results are posted here.

Suncoast Chess Spring 2018 Tourney

Thanks all for coming to our Spring tournament on Sunday May 6, 2018 at Pine View. Results are posted here. Our next tournament will be in late October or early November. In the meantime, watch for summer events with Sarasota Chess Club.

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Sarasota President's Day Open

President’s Day Sarasota USCF rated tournament great success.

On Sunday February 18, 23 players battled each other for glory, $300 in prize money and rating points.

At the end of the four rounds Elio Arencibia finished clear first with 3 wins and 1 draw.

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