UPCOMING GREATER BAYSTATE EVENTS
2nd Greater Baystate Spring Classic
Northampton Center for the Arts
33 Hawley Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
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1st Greater Baystate Summer Open
Auburn/ Webster Elks Lodge
754 Southbridge St
Auburn, MA 01501
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1st Richard Zyra Memorial
St. John's Lutheran Church
60 Broad St
Westfield, MA 01085, MA
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1st Harvest Chess Fest
Florence Civic Center
90 Park S
Florence, MA
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2nd Mayflower Open
St. John's Lutheran Church
60 Broad St
Westfield, MA 01085, MA
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GREATER BAYSTATE CHESS CLUB
St. John's Lutheran Church
60 Broad St
Westfield, MA

GBCC Meets At 6:00 PM.
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Next week, we'll be doing a presentation on the 9th World Chess Champion, Tigran Petrosian, which was postponed from last week. He reigned from 1963 - 1969. He was nicknamed "Iron Tigran" because of his strong defensive style and ability to withstand attacks, making him a difficult opponent to beat. Some chess books even call him the hardest player to beat in the history of chess. He seldom attacked pieces directly, preferring slow, subtle maneuvering. We will unravel one of his best games to reveal some secrets behind his phenomenal defensive power.
Lessons are free, optional and casual, lasting about 30 minutes.
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*Huge Free parking lot in the rear of the church, well lit.
* NON-PROFIT, DONATION BASED; no membership fees required.
* Donations Are Greatly Appreciated!
*US Chess Federation Affiliate
*Casual & professional players welcome at all levels, ages 5 and up.
*Fun family atmosphere. We strive to make it, so Everyone feels welcome!
*Productive, educational activities for *children & adults alike.
*Chess equipment is provided, and you may *bring your own if you like.
*Many Chess Club Library Books
*Rated & Unrated tournaments
*Simultaneous Exhibitions
*Basic lessons
*Analysis of games
*Chess puzzles to solve
*Make new friends, see old friends!
*Coffee, cold drinks & snacks available
*You may bring your own food
*Great lighting
*Separate Restrooms
*Many large tables
*Please be considerate & kind to everyone.
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UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

04/26/25 - 04/27/25 Massachusetts Senior Open TLA MAP
05/11/25 13th WMCA Memorial TLA MAP
06/06/25 - 06/08/25 Eastern Class Championships TLA MAP
06/21/25 1st Plus Score Cash Prize Open
06/27/25 - 06/29/25 World Open: Under 1200 & Under 1000 Sections MAP
07/02/25 - 07/06/25 World Open: Open Through Under 1400 Sections MAP
07/05/25 4th Iron Knights Amateur MAP
07/25/25 - 07/27/25 Bradley Open MAP
08/09/25 - 08/10/25 13th Western New England Open MAP
08/24/25 60th Annual Summer Open MAP
08/29/25 - 09/01/25 New York State Championship MAP
09/13/25 17th WMCA Free MAP
10/10/25 - 10/12/25 Hartford Open MAP
11/15/25 7th Pumpkin Pusher
12/13/25 5th WMCA Quick Chess

Apr 102025