The New Fremont Chess Club promotes chess for both adults and advanced juniors with a wide variety of activities. In addition to rated games on Friday nights from 8-11pm, the club hosts weekend tournaments plus camps and lectures by Grandmasters or International Masters. Celebrities who taught in Fremont include 2008 US Champion GM Yury Shulman and the reputed trainer GM Gregory Kaidanov. Check out a recent interview with Shulman by high school student Aditya Kumar.The Fremont Open will take place next weekend, July 31 to August 1. The organizers hope to match the turnout from the past two years (average of 70). The early entries appear to be a bit sluggish, but the event seems like a good practice opportunity, especially for 1600 to 1900 rated players.
- Event: Fremont Open
- Date: July 31 - August 1.
- Location: Club Sport.
- Format: 4 round swiss in 3 sections (M/X, A/B and U1600).
- Schedule: Register: Saturday 9:00-9:45. Rounds: both days at 10:00 and 3:30.
- Time control: 30/90, G/60.
- Entry fee: Postmarked by 7/26: $60. On site: $70. Play up for $10 per section.
- Prize fund: $2400 based on 70 paid entries, including $350 for 1st place in M/X.
- Contact: kenneth.zowal (at) sbcglobal (dot) net
- Tournament Flyer
- Advance Entry List
