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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T180000
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SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we may also play another impromptu blitz tournament (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-17/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games,unrated tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231207T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230928T012946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T182925Z
UID:1302-1701972000-1701985500@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we may also play another impromptu blitz tournament (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-14/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230928T011909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T182553Z
UID:1300-1701370800-1701378000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 5
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday\, October 26th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round on November 23rd\, Thanksgiving)\nControl: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $80\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $60\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $60\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/second-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-5/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230928T013234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T013234Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Holiday - No Chess Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The chess club will not meet on November 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday (the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center is also closed). Please enjoy the Holiday and we’ll see you next week!
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/thanksgiving-holiday-no-chess-club-meeting/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230927T232141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T182445Z
UID:1298-1700161200-1700168400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 4
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday\, October 26th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round on November 23rd\, Thanksgiving)\nControl: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $80\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $60\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $60\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/second-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-4/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230927T225217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T182201Z
UID:1294-1699556400-1699563600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday\, October 26th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round on November 23rd\, Thanksgiving)\nControl: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $80\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $60\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $60\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/second-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230927T224902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T182029Z
UID:1292-1698951600-1698958800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday\, October 26th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round on November 23rd\, Thanksgiving)\nControl: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $80\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $60\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $60\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/second-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230927T000501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T181848Z
UID:1285-1698346800-1698354000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Second Menlo Park Chess Club Championship\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold our second annual club championship beginning Thursday\, October 26th\, at 7pm\, a five-round USCF-rated Swiss system event using the dual-rated G/60;d5 time control over five weeks . Our championship is aimed at players with at least some tournament experience (one or two rated events\, say) and may not be suitable for children under the age of 10\, given games could last past 9pm on a school night. Additionally\, if your child has trouble sitting still or remaining quiet for an hour or two then we would humbly request that you consider registering him or her in one of our other rated events and forego the club championship (we love our junior players but there are a few who truly struggle to remain quiet during even the shorter time controls). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Five-round Swiss-system tournament in one section\, one game per evening\nRounds: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 30th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm (there is no round November 23th\, Thanksgiving)\nControl: G/60;d5 (dual-rated game of 60 minutes for each player plus a 5-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $15 (the entire entry fee will be returned in prizes)\n\nPayment: PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12\, Zelle: 6504006393\nPrizes:  Four prize groups based upon ratings with roughly 8 players per prize group (Group 1: $100\, $60\, $40; Group 2: $80\, $60\, $40; Group 3: $60\, $40\, $20; Group 4: $60\, $40\, $20\, with adjustments as needed based on group size)\nByes: One half-point bye is available for any round save the last\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nBoards\, sets\, clocks\, score sheets and pens will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/second-menlo-park-chess-club-championship-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230927T225954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T225954Z
UID:1296-1697738400-1697751900@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing\, as usual. \nPlease note: I (Mark Drury) will not be at the club this week\, October 19th\, but the room will be open for those who wish to play some casual\, blitz\, bughouse or ladder chess games. Those who do attend will need to bring their own chess equipment and set up tables for play\, as needed\, then return the tables to their usual configuration before leaving–takes all of a few minutes to do so.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-13/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20231011T183651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T183651Z
UID:1324-1697133600-1697147100@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing\, as usual. \nPlease note: I (Mark Drury) will not be at the club this week\, October 12th\, but the room will be open for those who wish to play some casual\, blitz\, bughouse or ladder chess games. Those who do attend will need to bring their own chess equipment and set up tables for play\, as needed\, then return the tables to their usual configuration before leaving–takes all of a few minutes to do so.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-15/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20231011T191203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T191203Z
UID:1326-1696528800-1696542300@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing\, as usual. \nPlease note: I (Mark Drury) will not be at the club this week\, October 5th\, but the room will be open for those who wish to play some casual\, blitz\, bughouse or ladder chess games. Those who do attend will need to bring their own chess equipment and set up tables for play\, as needed\, then return the tables to their usual configuration before leaving–takes all of a few minutes to do so.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-16/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230920T172238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T172238Z
UID:1272-1695924000-1695937500@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we may also play another impromptu blitz tournament (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-12/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230919T234233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T234233Z
UID:1270-1695319200-1695332700@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we may also play another impromptu blitz tournament (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-11/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230919T234027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T234027Z
UID:1268-1694714400-1694727900@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing\, as usual. \nPlease note: I (Mark Drury) will not be at the club this week\, September 14th\, but the room will be open for those who wish to play some casual\, blitz\, bughouse or ladder chess games. Those who do attend will need to bring their own chess equipment and set up tables for play\, as needed\, then return the tables to their usual configuration before leaving–takes all of a few minutes to do so. I will share more information about our G/60;d5 club championship occurring in Oct/Nov and a few other events upon my return next week.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-10/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230907T170717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T170717Z
UID:1254-1694109600-1694123100@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we may also play another impromptu blitz tournament (free\, no prizes)\, given there appears to be an appetite for same.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-9/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230831T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230816T010327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T010327Z
UID:1215-1693504800-1693518300@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll also play any makeup games from our August Quick-Rated Quads this evening\, if needed.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-8/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230803T035742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T035742Z
UID:1189-1692903600-1692909000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quads\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 10th\, using the G/15;d/10 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 10th\, 17th\, 24th) please do not register for the tournament. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\nRounds: August 10th\, 17th and 24th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d/10 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 10-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEntries: Limited to 32 players (8 quads) so please register early\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quads-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230803T035324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T035424Z
UID:1187-1692298800-1692304200@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quads\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 10th\, using the G/15;d/10 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 10th\, 17th\, 24th) please do not register for the tournament. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\nRounds: August 10th\, 17th and 24th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d/10 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 10-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEntries: Limited to 32 players (8 quads) so please register early\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quads-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230803T035034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T041554Z
UID:1185-1691694000-1691699400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:August Double-Round Quads\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold USCF Quick-rated double-round quads over three consecutive weeks beginning Thursday\, August 10th\, using the G/15;d/10 time control and playing two games against each opponent during the same evening\, one as white and one as black. No byes will be available for this event so if you are unable to play all three weeks (August 10th\, 17th\, 24th) please do not register for the tournament. These quads are suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Details follow: \n\nFormat: Double-round quad tournament over three weeks\, two games per evening against the same opponent\nRounds: August 10th\, 17th and 24th—games begin promptly at 7:00pm\nControl: G/15;d/10 (Quick-rated game of 15 minutes per player plus a 10-second delay per move)\nEntry Fee: $10 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: First place in each quad receives $25\, second place receives $15\, any ties will split the cash prize\nByes: No byes are available for this event\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nEntries: Limited to 32 players (8 quads) so please register early\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nOur tournament chess rules summary is mandatory reading if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group or email list to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/august-double-round-quads-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:quick,rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230803T002026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T002026Z
UID:1183-1691085600-1691099100@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll discuss details of the next tournament\, tentatively scheduled for August 10th. We may also hold another impromptu blitz tournament this evening\, interest permitting.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-7/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230718T021911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T021911Z
UID:1180-1690480800-1690494300@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll discuss details of the next tournament\, tentatively scheduled for early August. Note that Mark Drury won’t attend this week so new visitors may wish to arrive round 7pm to give other club members time to set up for the evening. Please bring your own boards\, sets and clocks if you have them.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-6/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230720T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230718T021658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T021658Z
UID:1178-1689876000-1689889500@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll discuss details of the next tournament\, tentatively scheduled for early August. Note that Mark Drury won’t attend this week so new visitors may wish to arrive round 7pm to give other club members time to set up for the evening. Please bring your own boards\, sets and clocks if you have them.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-5/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230706T201921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T201921Z
UID:1168-1689271200-1689284700@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll discuss details of the next tournament\, tentatively scheduled for early August.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-4/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230706T201722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T201722Z
UID:1166-1688666400-1688679900@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll discuss details of the next tournament\, tentatively scheduled for early August.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230601T212916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T214354Z
UID:1119-1688065200-1688070600@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Dual-Rated Short Swiss\, Round 3
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another USCF-rated tournament over three consecutive Thursdays June 15th\, 22nd and 29th\, a three-round Swiss-system event using the dual-rated G/30;d5 time control\, with one game played each evening beginning at 7pm. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Multiple sections will be created with the goal of allowing players three games against opposition close to their own rating or skill level (sections could be as small as 8-10 players). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections\, one game per evening\nRounds: June 15th\, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm\, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in\nControl: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund\, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).\nByes: Zero-point byes are available for any round\nRegister: Closed after start of first round\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nTournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged\nWithdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-dual-rated-short-swiss-round-3/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230606T234204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T175622Z
UID:1144-1687635000-1687644000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:San Jose Earthquakes vs. St. Louis City SC
DESCRIPTION:Menlo Park Chess Club member Tutul Rahman\, who also happens to be VP of Marketing for the San Jose Earthquakes\, has very generously offered to sponsor two club outings to Earthquakes matches in June. The second occurs Saturday\, June 24th\, at 7:30pm\, when the Earthquakes take on the St. Louis City SC at PayPal Park (information about that matchup may be found here). Tickets are limited so please select no more than four (4) when registering for this event\, unless you have a compelling reason for needing more (kids and their friends who love the Earthquakes and soccer\, say)\, and it goes without saying that you should not resell your tickets for any reason. If you find you cannot attend the match please let mark@drury.com know and I’ll offer them to others on our wait list\, if one develops. \n 
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/san-jose-earthquakes-vs-st-louis-city-sc/
LOCATION:PayPal Park\, 1123 Coleman Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95110\, United States
CATEGORIES:soccer,sport
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230601T212655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T214438Z
UID:1117-1687460400-1687465800@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Dual-Rated Short Swiss\, Round 2
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another USCF-rated tournament over three consecutive Thursdays June 15th\, 22nd and 29th\, a three-round Swiss-system event using the dual-rated G/30;d5 time control\, with one game played each evening beginning at 7pm. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Multiple sections will be created with the goal of allowing players three games against opposition close to their own rating or skill level (sections could be as small as 8-10 players). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections\, one game per evening\nRounds: June 15th\, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm\, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in\nControl: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund\, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).\nByes: Zero-point byes are available for any round\nRegister: Closed after start of first round\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nTournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged\nWithdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-dual-rated-short-swiss-round-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230601T211703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T192813Z
UID:1115-1686855600-1686861000@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:June Dual-Rated Short Swiss\, Round 1
DESCRIPTION:The Menlo Park Chess Club will hold another USCF-rated tournament over three consecutive Thursdays June 15th\, 22nd and 29th\, a three-round Swiss-system event using the dual-rated G/30;d5 time control\, with one game played each evening beginning at 7pm. This tournament is suitable for experienced players as well as newer US Chess members seeking to establish an over-the-board rating. Multiple sections will be created with the goal of allowing players three games against opposition close to their own rating or skill level (sections could be as small as 8-10 players). Details follow: \n\nFormat: Three round Swiss-system tournament in 2-4 sections\, one game per evening\nRounds: June 15th\, 22nd and 29th—play begins promptly at 7:00pm\, please arrive by 6:45pm to check in\nControl: G/30;d5 (US Chess dual-rated time control)\nEntry Fee: $5 (PayPal: mark@drury.com; Venmo: @Mark-Drury-12)\, entire entry fee goes to the prize fund.\nPrizes: Players will be divided into two or more sections based upon rating and number of participants; top three scorers in each section win that section’s prize fund\, with 1st place taking ~65% (any ties will split the cash prize).\nByes: Zero-point byes are available for any round\nRegister: Please sign up in advance using the ‘Register’ button\, above\nBoards\, sets and clocks will be provided by the Menlo Park Chess Club (bring a digital clock if you own one)\nAll tournament participants must be current US Chess members\nTournament is limited to 36 players so early registration is encouraged\nWithdraw at any time up to the start of the event for a full refund\nOur tournament chess rules summary is worth perusing if you’re new to tournament play\nFor more information please send email to info@menloparkchess.club or tweet @MenloParkChess\nJoin our Facebook group to stay abreast of future club tournaments and events
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/june-dual-rated-short-swiss-round-1/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:rated tournaments,tournaments
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230606T222438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T030031Z
UID:1141-1686425400-1686434400@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:San Jose Earthquakes vs. Philadelphia Union
DESCRIPTION:Menlo Park Chess Club member Tutul Rahman\, who also happens to be VP of Marketing for the San Jose Earthquakes\, has very generously offered to sponsor two club outings to Earthquakes matches in June. The first occurs Saturday\, June 10th\, at 7:30pm\, when the Earthquakes take on the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park (information about that matchup may be found here). Tickets are limited so please select no more than four (4) when registering for this event\, unless you have a compelling reason for needing more (kids and their friends who love the Earthquakes and soccer\, say)\, and it goes without saying that you should not resell your tickets for any reason. If you find you cannot attend the match please let mark@drury.com know and I’ll offer them to others on our wait list\, if one develops.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/san-jose-earthquakes-vs-philadelphia-union/
LOCATION:PayPal Park\, 1123 Coleman Avenue\, San Jose\, CA\, 95110\, United States
CATEGORIES:soccer,sport
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230608T214500
DTSTAMP:20260406T132154
CREATED:20230606T200646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T200646Z
UID:1135-1686247200-1686260700@menloparkchess.club
SUMMARY:Casual\, Blitz\, Bughouse\, Ladder Chess Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our regular weekly club meeting occurs Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:45pm in the Oak Room of the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center. Casual\, blitz\, bughouse and ladder chess games are in the offing and we’ll discuss details of the next tournament\, tentatively scheduled for June 15th.
URL:https://menloparkchess.club/event/casual-blitz-bughouse-ladder-chess-evening-2/
LOCATION:Arrillaga Family Recreation Center\, 700 Alma Street\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:blitz,bughouse,casual,free,ladder games
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Drury":MAILTO:info@menloparkchess.club
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR