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  Upcoming Events

Great Players of the Past: Paul Morphy, with GM Ben Finegold, Part 1 of 4

March 27, 2023

This is Part 1 of a 4-part series.  It is not necessary to attend all 4 lectures (each one is a standalone lecture). This is a virtual class.  Zoom conferencing will be used for virtual participants. No additional software is required -- you just open the zoom link in a browser. You will be emailed two receipts -- the ticket receipt with the barcode will have the zoom link. Please join the zoom session 5 minutes prior to class start time. (If you don't receive the ticket receipt with the barcode, then email Karen@atlchessclub.com to receive the link). $10 registration fee. Register for class until 5:55 PM. Class runs 6:00PM-6:45PM . Class is for all ages and ratings! Instructor: GM Ben Finegold Email karen@atlchessclub.com for more info.

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Great Players of the Past: Paul Morphy, with GM Ben Finegold, Part 2 of 4

April 03, 2023

This is Part 2 of a 4-part series.  It is not necessary to attend all 4 lectures (each one is a standalone lecture). This is a virtual class.  Zoom conferencing will be used for virtual participants. No additional software is required -- you just open the zoom link in a browser. You will be emailed two receipts -- the ticket receipt with the barcode will have the zoom link. Please join the zoom session 5 minutes prior to class start time. (If you don't receive the ticket receipt with the barcode, then email Karen@atlchessclub.com to receive the link). $10 registration fee. Register for class until 5:55 PM. Class runs 6:00PM-6:45PM . Class is for all ages and ratings! Instructor: GM Ben Finegold Email karen@atlchessclub.com for more info.

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Great Players of the Past: Paul Morphy, with GM Ben Finegold, Part 3 of 4

April 10, 2023

This is Part 3 of a 4-part series.  It is not necessary to attend all 4 lectures (each one is a standalone lecture). This is a virtual class.  Zoom conferencing will be used for virtual participants. No additional software is required -- you just open the zoom link in a browser. You will be emailed two receipts -- the ticket receipt with the barcode will have the zoom link. Please join the zoom session 5 minutes prior to class start time. (If you don't receive the ticket receipt with the barcode, then email Karen@atlchessclub.com to receive the link). $10 registration fee. Register for class until 5:55 PM. Class runs 6:00PM-6:45PM . Class is for all ages and ratings! Instructor: GM Ben Finegold Email karen@atlchessclub.com for more info.

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Great Players of the Past: Paul Morphy, with GM Ben Finegold, Part 4 of 4

April 17, 2023

This is Part 4 of a 4-part series.  It is not necessary to attend all 4 lectures (each one is a standalone lecture). This is a virtual class.  Zoom conferencing will be used for virtual participants. No additional software is required -- you just open the zoom link in a browser. You will be emailed two receipts -- the ticket receipt with the barcode will have the zoom link. Please join the zoom session 5 minutes prior to class start time. (If you don't receive the ticket receipt with the barcode, then email Karen@atlchessclub.com to receive the link). $10 registration fee. Register for class until 5:55 PM. Class runs 6:00PM-6:45PM . Class is for all ages and ratings! Instructor: GM Ben Finegold Email karen@atlchessclub.com for more info.

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"No School" Camp and Chess Tournament – Oct 9

"No School" Camp and Chess Tournament – Oct 9

September 26, 2017

Ben’s Blog — By GM Ben Finegold The CCSCATL is having its first Chess Camp on October 9.  A camp on a Monday?  That’s correct!  There is no school for most kids in Metro Atlanta due to a teacher work day / Columbus Day.  So, since most kids have the day off, why not come … Read More

Play In The Center 1

Play In The Center 1

September 26, 2017

Ben’s Blog — By GM Ben Finegold We held our first one day g/90, Saturday, September 23.  The event was successful, with two sections (Open and U1600) and 24 participants. As usual, Alexander Rutten was victorious, scoring a perfect 3-0 and winning the Open section and $150! Another youngster, Raj Mehta, won the U1600, also … Read More

Grand Opening of the CCSCATL

Grand Opening of the CCSCATL

September 26, 2017

Ben’s Blog — By GM Ben Finegold September 9 was an exciting day in the history of Atlanta chess!  We were very excited, after almost a year of planning, to open the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Atlanta.  The Chess Center was co-founded by my wife, Karen, and me, after many months of hard … Read More