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CALIFORNIA STATE
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«Situated on the Pacific coast of the southwestern US, California is the nation's 3rd-largest state (after Alaska and Texas). California is bordered on the N by Oregon; on the E by Nevada; on the SE by Arizona (separated by the Colorado River); on the S by the Mexican state of Baja California Norte; and on the W by the Pacific Ocean.»


           California Chess Clubs           

    I - Information on State of California
    A - Northern California Chess Clubs
    B - Southern California Chess Clubs
    C - Los Angeles (California) Chess Clubs
    D - Miscellaneous Californian Chess Clubs
    E - Chess Leagues and Associations in CA
    F - California: Other interesting Addresses


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   I - Information on   
State of California


«Satellite Image Map of California»

     Satellite Image
      Map of California


«Information about the State of California»

«Although California was sighted by Spanish navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo in 1542, its first Spanish mission (at San Diego) was not established until 1769. California became a U.S. territory in 1847 when Mexico surrendered it to John C. Frémont. On Jan. 24, 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill, starting the California Gold Rush and bringing settlers to the state in large numbers. By 1964, California had surpassed New York to become the most populous state. One reason for this may be that more immigrants settle in California than any other state—more than one-third of the nation's total in 1994. Asians and Pacific Islanders led the influx.»

«Leading industries include agriculture, manufacturing (transportation equipment, machinery, and electronic equipment), biotechnology, aerospace-defense, and tourism. Principal natural resources include timber, petroleum, cement, and natural gas.»

«Death Valley, in the southeast, is 282 ft below sea level, the lowest point in the nation. Mt. Whitney (14,491 ft) is the highest point in the contiguous 48 states. Lassen Peak is one of two active U.S. volcanoes outside of Alaska and Hawaii; its last eruptions were recorded in 1917.»

«Other points of interest include Yosemite National Park, Disneyland, Hollywood, the Golden Gate Bridge, Sequoia National Park, San Simeon State Park, and Point Reyes National Seashore.»

Admitted: Monday, September 9, 1850
Capital: Sacramento
Largest city: Los Angeles
Population: 34.501.130 (2001)
Nickname: Golden State
State Bird: California Valley Quail
State Flower: California Poppy
State Tree: California Redwood

«State Flag of California»

State Flag of California


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   A - Northern California   
Chess Clubs


1. «Berkeley Chess School»
«Berkeley Chess School - Since 1982, the Berkeley Chess School has enriched the lives of thousands of Bay Area children.»
2. «San Mateo-Burlingame Chess Club»
«San Mateo-Burlingame Chess Club - Affiliate U.S. Chess Federation Club Meets Thursday Evenings 7:00 pm Lions Hall Bldg, 990 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, Calif. DIRECTIONS Here New Players Welcome»
3. «Foundation of Family Values | Kolty Chess Club»
«Foundation of Family Values | Kolty Chess Club - Welcome to the Kolty Chess Club! We invite people of all ages and skill levels ... Campbell Community Center, 1 West Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA 95008-1004. ...»

«Elk Grove Chess (California)
Photo by James Eslabon»

     Elk Grove Chess (California)
     Photo by James Eslabon


4. «Elk Grove Chess elkgrovechess»
«Elk Grove Chess elkgrovechess - ... The newly formed Elk Grove Chess Club, sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Community Library, is a United States Chess Federation affiliate ...»
5. «New Fremont Chess Club 3375 Country Drive Fremont, Ca.»
«New Fremont Chess Club 3375 Country Drive Fremont, Ca. Contact: Ken Zowal - kenneth.zowal@sbcglobal.net»

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   B - Southern California   
Chess Clubs


1. «Arcadia Chess Club»
«Arcadia Chess Club - ARCADIA: The Arcadia Chess Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays in the Senior Citizens building, 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Continuous rated tournaments, casual play. Dues: $10/year. Call Mel Clark at (626) 447-9355.»

"BAKERSFIELD: The Bakersfield Chess Club"
image Copyright: BCC
     BAKERSFIELD: The Bakersfield Chess Club

2. «BAKERSFIELD: The Bakersfield Chess Club»
«BAKERSFIELD: The Bakersfield Chess Club meets 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursdays at 3000 Mall View Rd. in the East Hills Mall. Rated tournaments, rated games, casual play, blitz, lessons. Dues: $35/year for adults, $25/year for youth. Call Kenneth J. Poole at (661) 304-7468.»
3. «THE CHESS CENTER - Beginners to Masters»
«THE CHESS CENTER - Beginners to Masters - Welcome - The Chess Center is a professional chess club located in the heart of Orange County, California. Our members are from beginners to masters. We're open to the public.»

"flickr.com - View from
a Tram, San Francisco "
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     flickr.com - View from
      a Tram, San Francisco

4. «Escondido Chess Club - North County San Diego»
«Escondido Chess Club - North County San Diego - chance favors the prepared mind, Escondido Chess Club, School District Approved Flyers: Escondido Union School District, Escondido Union High School District»
5. «Fresno Chess Club - Welcome to the Fresno Chess Club Website»
«Fresno Chess Club - Welcome to the Fresno Chess Club Website»
6. «HB CHESS CAFE - Welcome Chess Player»
«HB CHESS CAFE - Welcome Chess Player - HB Chess Cafe was started by a couple of passionate (but not necessarily professional) chess players, it is a non-exclusive club that meets weekly to enjoy the game of chess.»
7. «La Palma Chess Club (LPCC)»
«La Palma Chess Club (LPCC) was established in 1975. It is a USCF affiliated chess club that offers rated tournaments, free casual play, and free blitz games every Friday night. Visitors of all ages are welcome. The club is freeway close and has free parking in a safe neighborhood. There is free coffee and air conditioning in a large, clean park conference room. We offer good competition for players of all abilities since our member's ratings range from beginner to master. Chess lessons are available.»
8. «Alondra Park Chess Club»
«Alondra Park Chess Club - Welcome to the Fancy Website of Alondra Park Chess Club. We're located in the Los Angeles Area (the address is listed below and also on the Contact page). This club holds its tournament games every Tuesday night at seven o'clock sharp. At the end of each tournament session(every six weeks), there will be a little blitz tournament for all members to join for free.»

"The Baja California desert is
a Desert ecoregion of Mexico's
Baja California Peninsula"
image Copyright: wikipedia.org/
     The Baja California desert is
      a Desert ecoregion of Mexico's
      Baja California Peninsula

9. «The CHESS UNION»
«The CHESS UNION is the collegiate affiliate organization recognized by the United States Chess Federation (USCF), for Cal-State University San Bernardino (CSUSB). We offer an environment for Learning, Playing, and Competing in chess, to CSUSB students and the local community.»
10. «SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB»
«SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB - SAN DIEGO: The San Diego Chess Club opens for casual play at 2:00 p.m. weekdays, 10:00 a.m. Saturdays and noon Sundays in Balboa Park at 2225 6th Ave. (between Ivy and Juniper). Tournaments Wednesday evenings and Saturdays, Jedi Knights children’s club with Bruce Baker at 7:00 p.m. Fridays, lessons available»
11. «Chess Palace Southern California's Premier Chess Club. Est. 1990»
«Chess Palace Southern California's Premier Chess Club. Est. 1990 New Chess Palace scholarship for juniors, free entry to a regular event. Inquire for details!!»
12. «Ventura County Chess Club»
«Welcome to the Ventura County Chess Club, located in the foothills of Ventura, California. Club meetings start at 6:30 generally on Tuesdays except for the second week of each month when it is usually Monday. See the Calendar on the right side of this page.»
13. «HUNTINGTON BEACH: The Hanley Chess Academy Chess Club»
«HUNTINGTON BEACH: The Hanley Chess Academy Chess Club meets 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thursdays at 7390 Center Ave. Weekly rated tournaments, Action chess, blitz tournaments, casual play. No dues. Bring your own equipment»

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   C - Los Angeles (California)   
Chess Clubs


1. «LOS ANGELES: The Exposition Park Chess Club»
«LOS ANGELES: The Exposition Park Chess Club meets 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays in the Exposition Park branch of the public library, 3900 S. Western Ave. Casual play, lectures, simuls, instruction, free tournament on the first Sunday of every month. No dues. Call the library at (323) 290-3113 or send a message to the club secretary at expochess07@yahoo.com.»
2. «LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Chess Club (LACC)»
«LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Chess Club (LACC) - LA Chess Club.com 11514 Santa Monica Blvd & Butler Los Angeles, CA 90025 2nd Floor – 4 blks W 405 Learn More»

"SANTA MONICA BAY Chess Club
Welcome to the Web Home of ACA "
image Copyright: SMBCC
     SANTA MONICA BAY Chess Club

3. «LOS ANGELES: Santa Monica Bay Chess Club»
«LOS ANGELES: Santa Monica Bay Chess Club - Location: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Nolte Hall 11555 National Blvd. Los Angeles, CA»

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   D - Miscellaneous Californian   
Chess Clubs


1. «SACRAMENTO CHESS CLUB»
«SACRAMENTO CHESS CLUB - The Sacramento Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening of the month between 6 and 9 PM at the Hart Senior Center, 915 27th Street, between I and J Streets, mid-town Sacramento. We are a USCF affiliate and charge no club membership dues. Everyone of all ages and playing strength is welcome! Click here for map...»
2. «Hemet Chess Club - Beginner to Master....»
«Hemet Chess Club - Beginner to Master.... All strength players Welcome - Classical, Blitz, and Lightning chess - Bughouse chess is also played - Tournaments planned Using the CXR rating system *** Please bring sets and clocks if you have them *** Minors are welcome, but preferably accompanied by adults»
3. «Chess Club - Riverside Public Library, Riverside, CA»
«Chess Club - Riverside Public Library, Riverside, CA 03-29-2009 ... Chess Club in the Main Library Sendai Court (2nd floor), Sundays 1-3 pm.»

"MECHANICS' CHESS CLUB
San Francisco CA 94104"
image Copyright: MCC
     MECHANICS' CHESS CLUB
      San Francisco CA 94104

4. «Mechanics' Chess Club - HomeChess Club 57 Post Street San Francisco, »
«Mechanics' Chess Club - HomeChess Club 57 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94104 · Programs for Children · Tournament Archive, spinny horse, Tuesday Night Marathon · The Best MI Games ...»

"THE PASADENA CHESS CLUB"
image Copyright: PCC
     THE PASADENA CHESS CLUB

5. «THE PASADENA CHESS CLUB»
«THE PASADENA CHESS CLUB - The Pasadena Chess Club will move to a new site as it celebrates its 80th anniversary. Beginning on April 3, after the Club Championship, we will meet in the Elmer and Teen Slavik Memorial Building at the Boys and Girls Club, 3230 East Del Mar, Pasadena 91107 (between Rosemead Blvd and San Gabriel Blvd)»
6. «Chess Club at the University of California, San Diego»
«Chess Club University of California, San Diego - Welcome to the official site of the Chess Club at the University of California, San Diego. We are proud to hold the distinction of being the only collegiate chess club in the San Diego area.»

"Chess Club at the University
of California, San Diego (CA)"
image Copyright: chess.ucsd.edu/
     Chess Club at the University
 of California, San Diego (CA)

7. «Caltech Chess Club - Founded Oct 2002»
«Caltech Chess Club - Founded Oct 2002 - The Caltech Chess Club welcomes players of all levels and from all of the Caltech community. Whether you are an expert or a novice, you will enjoy our weekly meetings. If you want to learn to play better chess, there are always players willing to help you. Lectures by masters can be organized according to the interests of club members. The club has several expert and master members ...»
8. «STANFORD CHESS CLUB - »
«STANFORD CHESS CLUB - Stanford Chess Club: Our Mission To have fun playing and learning chess! Meetings: Sundays 2-4 PM at the benches near the Jamba Juice at Tresidder Union. Tresidder Union faces White Plaza. Sets, boards, and digital clocks are provided. We're free and open to players of all strengths and all walks of life.»
9. «STANFORD CHESS CLUB - Stanford Chess Club Constitution»
«STANFORD CHESS CLUB - Stanford Chess Club Constitution»

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   E - Chess Leagues and   
Associations in CA


1. «CalChess.org - The Northern California Chess Association»
«CalChess.org - The Northern California Chess Association»

"Northern Californian Chess League
Kindergarten champion Arun Khemani"
image Copyright: NCCL
     Northern Californian Chess League
      Kindergarten champion Arun Khemani

2. «The Southern California Chess Federation (SCCF)»
«The Southern California Chess Federation (SCCF) is the affiliate organization recognized by the United States Chess Federation (USCF), for the Southern California area. Click here to join or renew your membership on line. Northern California is represented by affiliate CalChess, the Northern California Chess Federation. Click here for video intro»
3. «Southern California Chess Federation P.O. Box 205»
«Southern California Chess Federation P.O. Box 205 Monterey Park, CA 921754 (626) 282-7412»
4. «Where To Play Chess - Southern California Chess Club Directory»
«Where To Play Chess - Southern California Chess Club Directory - The SCCF wants to maintain a directory that is as complete and as up-to-date as possible. If you spot a mistake, or think we should add a site, please let us know.»

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   F - California: Other   
interesting Addresses


1. «California Chess History HALL OF FAME»
«California Chess History HALL OF FAME - by Kerry Lawless - Southern California has had a Hall of Fame for many years»
2. «Get Multiple Proposals From Los Angeles Chess Training Services»
«Get Multiple Proposals From Los Angeles Chess Training Services»

"GM Varuzhan Akobian - Welcome
on the official site of GM Akobian"
image Copyright: GM Akobian
     GM Varuzhan Akobian - Welcome
      on the official site of GM Akobian

3. «GM Varuzhan Akobian - The Official Site of GM Varuzhan Akobian»
«GM Varuzhan Akobian - The Official Site of GM Varuzhan Akobian»
4. «Chess in the San Francisco Bay Area»
«Chess in the San Francisco Bay Area»

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requested was not found."
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     YAHOO! Sorry, the page you
      requested was not found.

5. «CA.gov - Welcome to the State of California»
«CA.gov - Welcome to the State of California»
6. «CSU - The California State University»
«CSU - The California State University»

"California Photo: Golden Gate Bridge
Photograph by Rubberball/Getty Images"
image Copyright: Getty Images
     California Photo: Golden Gate Bridge
      Photograph by Rubberball/Getty Images

7. «STANFORD UNIVERSITY - Stanford University is one of the world's leading ...»
«STANFORD UNIVERSITY - Stanford University is one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. It is located in Palo Alto, California.»
8. «Youth Chess Charitable Foundation - Location: Cesar E Chavez»
«Youth Chess Charitable Foundation - Location: Cesar E Chavez - Elementary School Bakersfield, CA 93306 .... These chess masters are also often available for individual; team; club; group; ...»

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