Join me for an in-person Ladies Night Chess Class

Meet other ladies that play chess in an supportive environment!

All skill levels are welcome, even complete beginners!

Details:

• **Where:** Hacker Dojo: 855 Maude Ave, Mountain View, California
• **When:** Friday, 2/21/2025 at 7pm
• **Cost:** FREE

Other things: Snacks, drinks, and 3D-printed chess sets will be provided.

Since chess is a male-dominated game, this is the perfect opportunity to meet other ladies, in person, that like to play chess.

For more info, click here: Hacker Dojo: Ladies Night Chess Class

Share this with others who might be interested in coming!

On another note, Did you know I recently crocheted one of the world's longest scarfs? My black and white beauty weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet! My dream is to find a public space, like a museum or airport, to display it and inspire others (both in chess and crochet!). I am also willing to sell the scarf too. If a non profit organization helps me sell the scarf, I will DONATE 2% of the proceeds to the non profit. Can you help me? Here's a video to learn more (**note, the video is a little outdated**): Crocheting one of the World's Longest Scarfs

Play in my FREE Feb. 2025 online blitz chess tournament

First place winner gets a $10 Amazon gift card

Join me for a thrilling online blitz tournament on **Saturday, February 22, at 9:59 AM PST (12:59 PM Eastern Time)**.

**Details:**

• Free to enter
• Open to players rated 100-2199 on chess.com who have played a minimum of ten games
• 7 rounds with a blitz time control of 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment
• Winner takes home a $10 USD Amazon gift card
• This is NOT a USCF rated event

**How to Participate:**

1. Join my chess club: Chess by Lauren
2. Register for the tournament: Tournament Link

**Additional Information:**

• Sign up for my email list for updates and a FREE beginner's chess eBook: Subscribe here
• Cheating is strictly prohibited.
If you plan to cheat, then don't play in my tournament! If you still plan to cheat anyway in my tournament, then Chess.com will DETECT all cheaters. CHEATING IS NOT WORTH THE RISK!
• Please share this chess tournament opportunity with others who might be interested in playing! Thanks in advance! For easy scheduling, my monthly blitz tournaments are always the last Saturday of every month at 1pm Eastern time.

About Me:

Did you know I recently crocheted one of the world's longest scarfs? My black and white beauty weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet! My dream is to find a public space, like a museum or airport, to display it and inspire others (both in chess and crochet!).

Think you can help? Contact me!

See you on the virtual chessboard!

Lauren Goodkind

Play in my FREE January 2025 online blitz chess tournament

First place winner gets a $10 Amazon gift card

Join me for a thrilling online blitz tournament on **Saturday, January 25th at 9:59 AM PST (12:59 PM Eastern Time)**.

**Details:**

• Free to enter
• Open to players rated 100-2199 on chess.com who have played a minimum of ten games
• 7 rounds with a blitz time control of 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment
• Winner takes home a $10 USD Amazon gift card
• This is NOT a USCF rated event

**How to Participate:**

1. Join my chess club: Chess by Lauren
2. Register for the tournament: Tournament Link

**Additional Information:**

• Sign up for my email list for updates and a FREE beginner's chess eBook: Subscribe here
• Cheating is strictly prohibited.
If you plan to cheat, then don't play in my tournament! If you still plan to cheat anyway in my tournament, then Chess.com will DETECT all cheaters. CHEATING IS NOT WORTH THE RISK!
• Please share this chess tournament opportunity with others who might be interested in playing! Thanks in advance! For easy scheduling, my monthly blitz tournaments are always the last Saturday of every month at 1pm Eastern time.

About Me:

Did you know I recently crocheted one of the world's longest scarfs? My black and white beauty weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet! My dream is to find a public space, like a museum or airport, to display it and inspire others (both in chess and crochet!).

Think you can help? Contact me!

See you on the virtual chessboard!

Lauren Goodkind

Play in my December 2024 USCF rapid online U1200 tournament

$40 in prize money!

Calling all Chess Enthusiasts!

Are you ready to test your skills and potentially boost your USCF rating? Join me for a fun and competitive online chess tournament this December 21!

Tournament Details:

• Date: Saturday, December 21
• Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time (10:00 AM Pacific Time)
• Format: Swiss System (Everyone plays 5 rounds, no eliminations!)
• Time Control: G/10 + 2 (affects US Chess online quick rating)
• Sections: Open to unrated players and players with a USCF rating below 1200
• Pairing: Based on Chess.com rapid rating
• Entry Fee: $15

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $20
• 2nd Place: $15
• 3rd Place: $5

Highlights:

• This tournament will be submitted to US Chess for official rating (after fair play screening).
• This is a monthly event, held on the third Saturday of every month at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
• The platform is Chess.com. Fair play is strictly enforced.

Join the US Chess Federation (USCF):

A USCF membership is required to participate. Sign up here: US Chess Federation Membership. Foreigners are welcome!

I can offer a discount on your USCF membership! Email me for details.

Learn more about my USCF profile and the official United States chess tournament listing: My USCF Profile & Official Tournament Listing

Chess.com Account:

Only players with active, good-standing Chess.com accounts can participate.

Got Questions? Join My Q&A!

Join a live Q&A session on Zoom on Friday, December 20th at 9:30 PM Eastern Time for any questions about the tournament.

• Zoom Link: Join Zoom Q&A
• Password: 044383

Don't miss out! Sign up today using the link below and get ready for an exciting chess tournament! Click HERE to Sign Up Now!

See you on the virtual chessboard!

Play in my FREE December 2024 online blitz tournament

This is not a USCF event

Join me for a thrilling online blitz tournament on **Saturday, December 28th at 9:59 AM PST (12:59 PM Eastern Time)**.

**Details:**

• Free to enter
• Open to players rated 100-2199 on chess.com who have played a minimum of ten games
• 7 rounds with a blitz time control of 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment
• Winner takes home a $20 USD Amazon gift card
• This is NOT a USCF rated event

**How to Participate:**

1. Join my chess club: Chess by Lauren
2. Register for the tournament: Tournament Link

**Additional Information:**

• Sign up for my email list for updates and a FREE beginner's chess eBook: Subscribe here
• Cheating is strictly prohibited.
If you plan to cheat, then don't play in my tournament! If you still plan to cheat anyway in my tournament, then Chess.com will DETECT all cheaters. CHEATING IS NOT WORTH THE RISK!
• Please share this chess tournament opportunity with others who might be interested in playing! Thanks in advance! For easy scheduling, my monthly blitz tournaments are always the last Saturday of every month at 1pm Eastern time.

About Me:

Did you know I recently crocheted one of the world's longest scarfs? My black and white beauty weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet! My dream is to find a public space, like a museum or airport, to display it and inspire others (both in chess and crochet!).

Think you can help? Contact me!

See you on the virtual chessboard!

Lauren Goodkind

Play in my November 2024 USCF rapid online U1200 tournament

$40 in prize money!

Calling all Chess Enthusiasts!

Are you ready to test your skills and potentially boost your USCF rating? Join me for a fun and competitive online chess tournament this November!

Tournament Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 16
• Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time (10:00 AM Pacific Time)
• Format: Swiss System (Everyone plays 5 rounds, no eliminations!)
• Time Control: G/10 + 2 (affects US Chess online quick rating)
• Sections: Open to unrated players and players with a USCF rating below 1200
• Pairing: Based on Chess.com rapid rating
• Entry Fee: $15

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $20
• 2nd Place: $15
• 3rd Place: $5

Highlights:

• This tournament will be submitted to US Chess for official rating (after fair play screening).
• This is a monthly event, held on the third Saturday of every month at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
• The platform is Chess.com. Fair play is strictly enforced.

Join the US Chess Federation (USCF):

A USCF membership is required to participate. Sign up here: US Chess Federation Membership. Foreigners are welcome!

I can offer a discount on your USCF membership! Email me for details.

Learn more about my USCF profile and the official United States chess tournament listing: My USCF Profile & Official Tournament Listing

Chess.com Account:

Only players with active, good-standing Chess.com accounts can participate.

Got Questions? Join My Q&A!

Join a live Q&A session on Zoom on Friday, November 15th at 9:30 PM Eastern Time for any questions about the tournament.

• Zoom Link: Join Zoom Q&A
• Password: 044383

Don't miss out! Sign up today using the link below and get ready for an exciting chess tournament! Click HERE to Sign Up Now!

See you on the virtual chessboard!

Play in my FREE November 2024 online blitz chess tournament

This is a not a USCF rated event

Join me for a thrilling online blitz tournament on **Saturday, November 30th at 9:59 AM PST (12:59 PM Eastern Time)**.

**Details:**

• Free to enter
• Open to players rated 100-2199 on chess.com who have played a minimum of ten games
• 7 rounds with a blitz time control of 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment
• Winner takes home a $10 USD Amazon gift card

**How to Participate:**

1. Join my chess club: Chess by Lauren
2. Register for the tournament: Tournament Link

**Additional Information:**

• Sign up for my email list for updates and a FREE beginner's chess eBook: Subscribe here
• Cheating is strictly prohibited.
If you plan to cheat, then don't play in my tournament! If you still plan to cheat anyway in my tournament, then Chess.com will DETECT all cheaters. CHEATING IS NOT WORTH THE RISK!
• Please share this chess tournament opportunity with others who might be interested in playing! Thanks in advance!

About Me:

Did you know I recently crocheted one of the world's longest scarfs? My black and white beauty weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet! My dream is to find a public space, like a museum or airport, to display it and inspire others (both in chess and crochet!).

Think you can help? Contact me!

See you on the virtual chessboard!

Lauren Goodkind

Play in my FREE Sept. 2024 online blitz chess tournament

This is a not a USCF rated event

Join me for a thrilling online blitz tournament on **Saturday, September 28th at 10:00 AM PST (1:00 PM Eastern Time)**.

**Details:**

• Free to enter
• Open to players rated 100-2199 on chess.com
• 7 rounds with a blitz time control of 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment
• Winner takes home a $10 USD Amazon gift card

**How to Participate:**

1. Join my chess club: Chess by Lauren
2. Register for the tournament: Tournament Link

**Additional Information:**

• Sign up for my email list for updates and a FREE beginner's chess eBook: Subscribe here
• Cheating is strictly prohibited.
If you plan to cheat, then don't play in my tournament! If you still plan to cheat anyway in my tournament, then Chess.com will catch you and close your chess.com account. You won't get the free prize money too!
• Please share this chess tournament opportunity with others who might be interested in playing! Thanks in advance!

About Me:

Did you know I recently crocheted one of the world's longest scarfs? My black and white beauty weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet! My dream is to find a public space, like a museum or airport, to display it and inspire others (both in chess and crochet!).

Think you can help? Contact me!

See you on the virtual chessboard!

Lauren Goodkind

Play in my Sept. 2024 U1200 USCF online chess tournament

$40 in prize money!

Calling all Chess Enthusiasts!

Are you ready to test your skills and potentially boost your USCF rating? Join me for a fun and competitive online chess tournament this September!

Tournament Details:

• Date: Saturday, September 21st
• Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time (10:00 AM Pacific Time)
• Format: Swiss System (Everyone plays 5 rounds, no eliminations!)
• Time Control: G/10 + 2 (affects US Chess online quick rating)
• Sections: Open to unrated players and players with a USCF rating below 1200
• Pairing: Based on Chess.com rapid rating
• Entry Fee: $15

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $20
• 2nd Place: $15
• 3rd Place: $5

Highlights:

• This tournament will be submitted to US Chess for official rating (after fair play screening).
• This is a monthly event, held on the third Saturday of every month at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
• The platform is Chess.com. Fair play is strictly enforced.

Join the US Chess Federation (USCF):

A USCF membership is required to participate. Sign up here: US Chess Federation Membership. Foreigners are welcome!

I can offer a discount on your USCF membership! Email me for details.

Learn more about my USCF profile and the official United States chess tournament listing: My USCF Profile & Official Tournament Listing

Chess.com Account:

Only players with active, good-standing Chess.com accounts can participate.

Got Questions? Join My Q&A!

Join a live Q&A session on Zoom on Friday, September 20th at 9:30 PM Eastern Time for any questions about the tournament.

• Zoom Link: Join Zoom Q&A
• Password: 044383

Don't miss out! Sign up today using the link below and get ready for an exciting chess tournament! Click HERE to Sign Up Now!

See you on the virtual chessboard!

Play in my FREE August 2024 online blitz tournament

Winner gets $10 Amazon gift card

Play in my monthly blitz tournament!
Here's more details: The tournament is on Saturday, August 31th at 10am PST (1pm Eastern time). Please note that this is not USCF rated. Participating in the tournament is completely FREE. Anyone who is rated 100- 2199 on chess.com is welcome to play in this tournament. Also, partcipants must have played a minimum of ten chess.com games to participate.

More info: The tournament is 7 rounds and the time control is 3 | 2, which is a blitz time control. That means a player starts out with 3 minutes. Every time that player makes a move, then 2 seconds is added to his or her time.

First place wins a $10 USD Amazon.com gift card!

If you are others are planning to play in my tournament, I encourage you to sign up for my email list where I'll send the latest updates and more. Please sign up here and you'll also get my FREE eBook for beginners.


In order to play in the chess tournament, then you must be a member of my chess.com club. Join my club here.
After you join, then you will see the link to join my chess tournament on my club's homepage. If you don't see the link, here is the tournament link.

I host this monthly chess blitz tournament the last Saturday of every month! This is a great opportunity to play against my other students and followers!
Please share this exciting online tournament with others who might be interested in playing. Thanks in advance!

I DO NOT TOLERATE cheating in my tournaments. If you want to cheat, then DON'T play in my tournament. You WILL get CAUGHT cheating if you do cheat in my online chess tournaments! In other words, cheating is a very bad idea!

On another note, did you know I recently broke the initial Guinness Book of World Records for the longest crochet scarf by an individual? My 75 pound black and white scarf is about 501 feet long and used over 35 miles of yarn to make! My dream is to get the scarf displayed in a public place, such as a museum or airport, to inspire others to play chess and more. Be part of my journey! Please contact me if you think you can help me achieve this dream. Thanks in advance!
More info about the scarf is here.