Fox Valley Chess Club
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30pm
Supervised Open Game Play

Spring Term, April 3 to May 29

9 meetings,
$54 for General Members
$32 for Fox Valley Students
First-time visitors: No charge
(if space is available - must register)

No single meeting passes at this time.

Golconda Family means you are part
of the Golconda ownership group.

Fox Valley Student means you are
taking lessons from Coach Bill or an assistant.

Others invited to sign up as "General Member".

Golconda Banquet Hall 
1568 Ogden in Naperville,
near Patel Brothers groceries,
6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursdays

Sign Up Hint: Use the number zero
if player has no US Chess ID.

Once signed up here, you are
pre-registered for each Thursday
meeting during the session.

Please do not register twice!

Children below high school age are NOT allowed to be dropped off, parents must remain on site. This is non-negotiable.

All equipment is provided and games are supervised to ensure chess rules are followed, disputes minimized and players are paired with comparable opponents.

Questions?  E-mail info@AuroraChess.com
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE RESTAURANT ABOUT OUR CHESS EVENTS
but do check out their yummy menu:
https://golcondanaperville.com/

Notes:

Note 1:  NOTATION: Personally, I'm a big fan of notation. However, at club, unless BOTH players agree to take notation, it's inconsiderate for one player to do so.  Please be courteous in that regard.

Note 2:  COMMUNICATION: Folks who do not show up for their reserved spot without communication will be asked to sit out a week, with escalating consequences for future no-shows.

Note 3:  PLAY NOT A LESSON: This is not a chess lesson -- it is an opportunity for folks who already know how to play chess (to some degree) to get paired in casual games for a couple hours. If needed, the club can refer individuals to a number of excellent instructors and programs.

Note 4:  ARRIVAL: Please check-in with Coach Bill upon arrival -- do not go directly to the boards.

Note 5:  REMATCHES: Immediate rematches are discouraged -- we like to rotate players -- but if players draw or have a very short game with a quick mate, please check with Coach Bill.

Note 6:  RESULTS: Please report your result promptly to Coach Bill in order to get paired with another player.  

Note 7:  FOOD: We love Golconda's food -- but there is to be NO EATING at the boards -- thanks.

Note 8:  BATHROOM BREAKS:  Please take bathroom breaks BEFORE or AFTER the games, please avoid interrupting the flow of a game whenever possible.

Note 9:  TOURNAMENT STYLE:  Unless otherwise announced, these games are not rated by US Chess -- but generally follow those rules with regard to castling, offering of draws, touch-take, keeping the board visible to the opponent, talking during play, etc.  Unless players agree before the game, the touch move rule is suspended -- and players have grace if they touch a piece and wish to change their mind.  Ask Coach Bill to clarify if this is confusing.