Eric Lai

Thrilla in Santa Clara: Fighting Chess Reigns at Best of West Class Championships 2018
Perhaps, it was the heat wave that inflamed the 311 players who came out over Memorial Day Weekend to contest BayAreaChess’ Best of the West Class… Read More »
“Strength in Numbers” was THE Theme of CalChess Scholastic State Championships 2018
"It’s heartwarming to see true representation all across Northern California and once again surpass last year’s numbers." -Dr. Judit Sztaray
1,200+ of the Best Youth Chess Players in NorCal - and the U.S. - to Compete in Santa Clara April 7-8
Santa Clara, California April 4, 2018 - Whether you call it the sport of kings or the supreme sport of the mind, chess has become one of the most… Read More »
Upset-Filled Fun, as USATW Breaks Another Attendance Record
BayAreaChess hosted another memorable US Amateur Team West Championship at the Santa Clara Convention Center this past President’s Day weekend.
CalChess Grade Level Championships Break Attendance Record
This year’s field was not only the largest ever, but powerful, featuring more than 20 nationally-age-ranked players, including a handful of expert… Read More »
GM Conrad Holt Continues Winning Ways with Thanksgiving Class Warfare Championship
Winning BayAreaChess tournaments has become a hard habit for GM Conrad Holt to break in 2017, much to his opponents’ dismay.
Northern California Scholastic Team Draws Strong Field
Monta Vista HS of Cupertino (left) emerged victorious in the High School section, here pictured in the final round vs Saratoga HS More than 110… Read More »
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