CalChess Grade-Level
Championship

November 14–15, 2026

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One-day & two-day options.
Sections and start times vary by schedule.

Active USCF membership required.

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GM Enrico SevillanoLecture & 20-Board Simul

GM Enrico has taught and coached Bay Area Chess students since 2017. Bring your questions to his lecture, then play him across the board.

Monday, December 7, 2026
5:30–8:30 PM

Redeeming Grace Church
2495 Cabrillo Ave, Santa Clara

$50 · Lecture & simul
Reserve one of 20 boards in advance.

$25 · Lecture only
Walk in as space permits.

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Veterans Day Chess Camps

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

One-day chess camps for ages 5 and up

For a full day in Palo Alto, book both sessions together and save 10%.

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San JoseBAC Main Office

AM Chess9 AM–1 PM

Palo AltoUUCPA

AM Chess9 AM–1 PMPM Chess1–5 PM

BAC THANKSGIVING WEEK CAMPS

November 23–25, 2026 · Monday–Wednesday

Chess & Strategy Games

Select a session for details and registration.

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Redwood CitySandpiper

Strategy Games9AM–12PMChess1–4PM Full Day9AM–4PM

Palo AltoRegular Chess

AM Chess9AM–1PMPM Chess1–5PM

Palo AltoMaster Chess

Master Chess9AM–1PM

San JoseRegular Chess

AM Chess9AM–1PM

 

BAC ONLINE CHESS CLASSES [10/28 – 12/18]

Online via Zoom & ChessKid • Beginner through Advanced

Register Now • New Session Starts October 28

Wednesdays Beginner to Advanced Class:

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Thursdays New Players/Beginners Class:

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Thursdays Beginner to Intermediate Class:

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Fridays Beginner to Advanced II Class:

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NEXT BAC RISING STAR EVENT

Saturday, November 21st • 3:30PM – 5:00PM • BAC Office • 2050 Concourse #42, San Jose • $35

Great Practice for new unrated Players!

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NEW! BAC LOS GATOS CHESS CLUB

Every Saturday 3pm–5pm • Register Online or Pay-at-the-Door (off 9/12)

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BAC SANTA CLARA MONDAY NIGHT CHESS CLUB

Every Monday 5:30pm–8:30pm
90-minute options: 5:30–7pm or 7–8:30pm

Intermediate & Advanced Players • Ages 6–17

Redeeming Grace Church
2495 Cabrillo Ave, Santa Clara

Register Online or Pay-at-the-Door

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Warm Welcome to Bay Area Chess 2026.  BAC will be hosting both in-person and Online Class options!
Our Mission: To introduce children of all ages to everything that Chess has to offer, socially and academically, in the Bay Area and Beyond!
Please use the Menu to navigate our site, or click above for more help.

Contact Us:

-  https://www.bayareachess.com   is the BAC Tournament Site 
All  USCF-Rated Events  use the Tournament website: (email: events@bayareachess.com )

-   https://enrichment.bayareachess.com  is the BAC Enrichment Site (you are here!)
All  Camps / Classes / Clubs / Chesskid.com / Practice Events / Teams  use the Enrichment website:  (email:  enrich@bayareachess.com )

  *Note that the two sites use different login credentials, so you will have to make a new account if you are a first-time visitor (we suggest making account credentials the same for both sites). 
Apologies for this hassle as we work to optimize user-experience.