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International Chess Day Tournament

Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 11:00 am to 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free - Registration Required
Berkeley Public Library Claremont Branch | 2940 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA
East Bay

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

design by Donovan Russell

A causally competitive chess tournament with three separate ages groups. Adults, Young Teens and Children.

 

Berkeley Public Library will hold it’s Third annual International Chess Day Tournament on Saturday July 19th at the Claremont Branch. The tournament will be for all ages with three separate ages categories, Youth, Young Teen and Adults.

The Youth and Young Teen sections will play between 11am-1:30pm and the Adult Section, 2pm-5:30pm. For the adult section we will be playing with a time control of 15/10, clocks will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

Medals and other prizes will be up for grabs in this causally competitive competition. Come test your skills and meet some other chess fanatics.

 

*To register for this event please click the link below*

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Cost: FREE*
*Free - Registration Required
Categories: **Annual Event**, Fun & Games, In Person, Other
Address: 2940 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA

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