Spring Classic Tournament

Spring Classic Tournament

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We will hold a live rated tournament at Friendship manor on Wednesday night 4/2/25 & 4/9/25.  $20 EF, 25/5 time control, 2 games each night.  $500 Prize fund based on 25 entries.  Play begins at 7:30 pm. Registration can be ma...

Club Notice

Club Notice

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The SBCCC Chess Club meets at the Friendship Manor (live) on Wednesday nights with play starting at 7:30 pm, so get there early. Generally players are put in like kind groups to play in a round-robin speed/rapid play.  All are welcome.  ...

May Madness 1-Day live rated tournament

May Madness 1-Day live rated tournament

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On May 21st, 2022 the Santa Barbara Chess Club will host a 1-day tournament at the Isla Vista Community Center.  Three sections: Open, Under 1900, Under 1400. Game 45 +10. $30 Entry fee.  $250 1st place, $70 2d place for each section based on 35 e...

Santa Barbara Simul Event

Santa Barbara Simul Event

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The Santa Barbara Chess Club will be presenting a Live Simul Chess Event on Saturday 11/20 at 2 PM at the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center in Santa Barbara.  Chess Master Paul Rikhter will take on 24 players.  Since it is first come-first serve please ...

Santa Barbara Live Chess Club

Santa Barbara Live Chess Club

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Last night we had 33 players attend, with 28 playing in the Free Blitz tournament.  The players were divided into 3 groups organaized by strength, and then played round robin at 5/3 time limits.  Master Paul Rickter won the top group.  Come and pl...

Santa Barbara chess club opened for live play

Santa Barbara chess club opened for live play

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Last night we had 30 players attend.  We will play every Wednesday night.  Go to the Friendship Manor by 7:15 so we can put you in a blitz tournament of players your strength.  Go to the website SBchess.org for more info.  See you there

Santa Barbara Live chess starts tonight!!

Santa Barbara Live chess starts tonight!!

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our club opens for live chess tonight.  Everyone plays, be there before 7:30 to be placed in a competitive group. Come to the Friendship Manor in Isla Vista; 6647 El Colegio Rd.   There is an open lot on the corner, park in there.  We play in the...

Santa Barbara Live Club is Opening again

Santa Barbara Live Club is Opening again

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The Santa Barbara Chess Club is opening for live play again!!  We will meet for live play on Wednesday, June 30th.  Come by before 7:30,  no charge to play and everyone plays.  Normally we'll set up several competitive groups for Blitz play. Casua...

End of Covid Rapid

End of Covid Rapid

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Hey everyone, the club may be able to open in July, so these Online tournaments will be reduced. Let's celebrate the End of Covid restrictions by playing in the Tuesday 6/8/21 at 6 pm pst.  Look forward to having you all play

May 4th 2021 Rapid Tournament

May 4th 2021 Rapid Tournament

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Lets get a good turnout for this Tuesday, May 4th 2021, 10/3 Tourney, 6 pm PST.   NOTE:  we are hopefull that we can open our live club in SB this July, we'll keep you posted.

10/3 Tourney Tonite!  Play!!

10/3 Tourney Tonite! Play!!

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We are restarting the 10/3 tournaments tonight at 6 pm pst.  These tourneys are designed for the under 1800 player that wants to better their game.  We hope you'll play

Match against another club

Match against another club

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We have been challenged by another club, our under 1800 players vs theirs. Let me know if you would sign up to play for our club on a Thursday night, 6:30 pm pst, for two 15/10 games against whoever you are matched up with. We need to let them k...