Lessons and Games with BAC, every Saturday in Los Gatos at the JCC!! 
2-hour drop-in classes for All-Level Chess.

3pm - 5pm, Saturdays.
This Club will OPEN starting 1/31/26
Off 7/4.

Location:
Addison-Penzak JCC in Los Gatos
14855 Oka Road (Los Gatos Blvd),
Los Gatos, CA 95032

1-Class 'At-The-Door' Payment: 40 Fee
or.. 'Pay Online' here (week-of, only)
Bundle: Buy 8 and get 2 Free : See Below

By registering online, you are confirming/reserving a seat for the NEXT available Saturday Club session. You may register here or make a Cash/Check payment at the door (on-location, preferred, and cheaper).

Bundle: Buy 8 sessions, get 2 FREE (not available for Online Purchase)
   You may purchase a 2026-27 Club bundle, which will be tracked in the on-location binder. Purchasing 10 Los Gatos sessions in advance for the price of 8.  Bundled classes have a full year to use (expires in 12 months) and DO NOT have to be used on consecutive weekends. Whenever you come in, skip the payment process and just sign in your punch-card style binder!  Bundle options are not available for Online purchase at this time. Bonus: When your bundle is up, the student receives a special award - which increases in value each bundle that is completed! Please do not purchase a bundle until after trying a single sesison.
 

We welcome you to join us for our in-person Clubs. 
  - Currently only available in Palo Alto, Cupertino, Fremont, Santa Clara or at the San Jose BAC Office Location. See them all in the CLUBS Tab.
  - Masks will not be required, though recommended. Please do not attend the club if the child is sick or showing symptoms.
  - There will not be a parent-room available, it will be by drop-off / pick-up. You may sign-in at the door and students will enter alone.
  - Club skill range is for Levels 1-4 (or New to ~1250 USCF) 

Format (general sample only):

  -  Arrival: 2:55-3:10PM 
  -  ~0-25 mins: Students will engage in free-play while we handle sign-ins and collect all students, which also lets coaches do a general assessment of new players.
  -  ~40-50 mins:  We will then shift to a lesson or demonstration, based on the estimated skill levels present, which may include splitting the class into learning groups.  
  -  ~40-50 mins: Organized Paired-play and over-the-board Gaming, puzzles, practice tournaments or engage in an activity based on the lesson.
  -  Pick-up at 5:00PM.  Please be prompt.