Southwest Chess Club - April 8 - Online Action Chess

This Thursday (April 8) at 7:01 pm we will hold an online event at chess.com*. 

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  

To enter, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/2226796     and once there, click "join".

*If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Southwest Chess Club -- April 1st --> Action Chess (online)

This Thursday (April 1st) at 7:01 pm we will hold an online event at chess.com*. 

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  

To enter, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/2212145     and once there, click "join".

*If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Southwest Chess Club -- March 25 --> Action Chess (online)

This Thursday (March 25) at 7:01 pm we will hold an online event at chess.com*. 

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  

To enter, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/2206034     and once there, click "join".

*If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Southwest Chess Club -- March 18 --> Action Chess

This Thursday (March 18) at 7:01 pm we will hold an online event at chess.com*. 

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  

To enter, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/2179987     and once there, click "join".

*If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required. 

 

Southwest Chess Club -- March 11 --> Action Chess

This Thursday (March 11) at 7:01 pm we will hold an online event at chess.com*. 

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds** should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  To join, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/2143338     and once there, click "join".

*If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required. 

 

**( If we only have 8 players, chess.com seems to stop the tournament after 3 rounds.)

Southwest Chess Club - March 4 Action Chess

This Thursday (March 4) at 7:01 pm we will hold an online event at chess.com*. 

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  To join, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/2105805     and once there, click "join".

*If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required. 

SWCC Action Chess --> February 25 --> (4 Rounds, G/15+5 on chess.com)

This Thursday (February 25) at 7:01 pm we will hold an online event at chess.com*. 

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  To join, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/2102184     and once there, click "join".

*If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required. 

SWCC Action Chess --> February 18 --> (4 Rounds, G/15+5 on chess.com)

This Thursday (February 18) at 7:01 pm we will hold an online event at chess.com*. 

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  To join, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/2075989     and once there, click "join".

*If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required. 

SWCC Action Chess --> February 11 - (4 Rounds, G/15+5 on chess.com)

This Thursday (February 11) at 7:01 pm we will hold an online event at chess.com.  If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  To join, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/2059627     and once there, click "join".

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club

SWCC Action Chess --> February 4 - (4 Rounds, G/15+5 on chess.com)

This Thursday (February 4) at 7:01 pm sharp we will hold an online event at chess.com.  If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  To join, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/live#t=2019993     and once there, click "join".

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club

SWCC Action Chess --> January 28 - (4 Rounds, G/15+5 on chess.com)

This Thursday (January 28) at 7:01 pm sharp we will hold an online event at chess.com.  If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  To join, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/live#t=2016713     and once there, click "join".

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club

SWCC Action Chess --> January 21 - (4 Rounds, G/15+5 on chess.com)

This Thursday (January 21) at 7:01 pm sharp we will hold an online event at chess.com.  If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  To join, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/live#t=1980164     and once there, click "join".

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club

SWCC Action Chess --> January 14 - (4 Rounds, G/15+5 on chess.com)

This Thursday (January 14) at 7:01 pm sharp we will hold an online event at chess.com.  If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  To join, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/live#t=1974224     and once there, click "join".

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club

SWCC Action Chess --> January 7th - (4 Rounds, G/15+5 on chess.com)

 This Thursday (January 7) at 7:01 pm sharp we will hold an online event at chess.com.  If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 4 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:15 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" before that.  To join, simply click on this link:   https://www.chess.com/live#t=1959193     and once there, click "join".

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club

Vote Chess match versus the Waukesha Chess Club - Wednesday, December 23

This Wednesday evening we will play another Vote Chess match against the Waukesha Chess Club.  The Time Control is G/75 with 10-second increment (G75+10).  SWCC is White; the game will be played on chess.com.
 

We will meet via Zoom.  The game starts at 7:00 pm; we will gather on Zoom starting at 6:45 pm.

Everyone is invited to contribute to the discussion before we decide on each move.

Topic: SWCC - vote chess versus WCC

Time: Dec 23, 2020 06:45 PM Central Time

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85254268500?pwd=MHJOU0tzNVp0dEgvQ1dRaGpRN2NwUT09

Meeting ID:   852 5426 8500
Passcode:   SWCC

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( Note:  we will not have any online events on December 24 or December 31.  We will resume in January )

SWCC Action Chess --> December 17th - (G/15+5 on chess.com) --- Match vs Waukesha next Wednesday (Dec. 23rd)

 This Thursday (Dec. 17) at 7:01 pm sharp we will hold an online event at chess.com. 

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 3 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:00 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" by 6:59 pm.  To join, simply click on this link:  https://www.chess.com/live#t=1924019     and once there, click "join".  The tournament automatically pairs itself; your games will pop up automatically.  Each round starts when all games from the prior game are done

 

If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club

 

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We will have another "Vote Chess" Match versus the Waukesha Chess Club next Wednesday, December 23rd !  It will be a single game (on chess.com), Game/75 minutes with 10-second increment.  We meet via Zoom to collaborate and decide on our moves.  More info next week (via email and blog post).

SWCC Action Chess --> December 10th - (G/15+5 on chess.com)

This Thursday (Dec. 10) at 7:01 pm sharp we will hold an online event at chess.com.  If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 3 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:00 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" by 6:59 pm.  To join, simply click on this link:  https://www.chess.com/live#t=1838107     and once there, click "join".

 

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club

SWCC Action Chess - December 3 - (G/15+5 on chess.com)

This Thursday (Dec. 3) at 7:01 pm sharp we will hold an online event at chess.com.  If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 3 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:00 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" by 6:59 pm.  To join, simply click on this link:  https://www.chess.com/live#t=1823997     and once there, click "join".

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club

SWCC Action Chess - November 19 (G/15+5)

This Thursday (Nov. 19) at 7:01 pm sharp we will hold an online event at chess.com.  If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 3 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:00 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" by 6:59 pm.  To join, simply click on this link:  https://www.chess.com/live#t=1724050     and once there, click "join".

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club

SWCC Action Chess - November 12

This Thursday (Nov. 12) at 7:01 pm sharp we will hold an online event at chess.com.  If you haven't already joined the SWCC club online, go here:  https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club    to join the club.

The event is not US Chess-rated, but is chess.com-rated.  There is no entry fee; US Chess membership is not required.

Time control is Game in 15 minutes, with 5-second increment after each move.  The 3 rounds should go from 7:00 pm until about 9:00 pm (Central time).

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before 7 pm in order to "join" the tournament.  The tournament starts promptly at 7:01 pm, so you need to click "join" by 6:59 pm.  To join, simply click on this link:  https://www.chess.com/live#t=1709293     and once there, click "join".

During the event, should any questions/comments arise, you can post them to the SWCC Club's main page, under the "Notes" tab, at:   https://www.chess.com/club/southwest-chess-club