USC Chess Club
Welcome to the USC Chess Club 2010-2011
 
Meetings   During the school year, we meet every Thursday evening from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm in the conference room of the Lyon Center (show up anytime -- late arrival is OK). Stop by and play a few games, and feel free to bring a friend! Join us for informal instruction, competition at all levels, and a friendly atmosphere.
Location   Lyon Center
University of Southern California
1026 W. 34th Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90089-2500
Who Comes   Anyone can come!  We have a great range of beginners along with expert and master-rated players and everything in-between.
What We Do   Usually we'll pair up for some relaxed games.  Often time beginners will match up with higher-level players for personalized instruction.  We also occasionally hold improvised blitz and bughouse tournaments.

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If you have any questions at all please contact us.
 
  USC Chess Club News  
 



CHAMPIONS!! The USC team took first place at the U.S. Amateur Team West tournament over President's Day weekend, beating the tournament favorite Hot Tub Timoschenko with a score of 3-1 in the final round. Pictured above (L-R) is International Master Jack Peters, Danyul Lawrence, Blake Phillips, and Sriram Balasubramanian. Nathan Heussenstamm is not pictured but was a strong contributor to the team with three wins and one loss. In addition to a stellar performance by the first team, our third team (How to Train Your Sicilian Dragon) won best U1600 team at the tournament! Check out this link for an article about the tournament (with game replays) posted on the USCF website: USC Takes Down Amateur Team West

Mar 2011   Match scheduled with LA County Employees Chess Club
Feb 2011   USC wins Amateur Team West, as well as best U1600 team at the tournament!!
Jan 2011   Begin a new semester of chess club
Nov 2010   Hosted match with UCLA and Citrus College in Doheny Library Intellectual Commons. Results posted here
Oct 2010   Tournament with neighbouring clubs scheduled for November 13th
Oct 2010   Simultaneous Exhibition match against IM Jack Peters
Sep 2010   USC Chess Club officially a club at USC