Tournament Announcement: ♟️ Blunder Fest with Friends! Who: U1900 on Lichess We’re battling on Lichess at 7pm Central (Dec 19) with $25 in prizes — $15 for 1st, $10 for 2nd. Anyone can join the arena link, but only members of this community are prize-eligible — so bring friends! Berserk + streaks ON. See you on the board! No entry fee. Link provided in the calendar tab: Please Read Terms: To be eligible for prizes: 1) You must join the LiChess Link & Comment your username below for LiChess. 2) Play at least 5 Rapids games prior to Entering on LiChess (requirement for entry) 3) No Rating Manipulation 4) Subject to FairPlay Rules 5) Payout will be 14 days after conclusion of Tournament to allow for FairPlay Review. If FairPlay violation, no payout. Keep it fun and no cheating. Tournament will move from private to public a week before the tournament. So, let's get Pre-Registered. Comment your username below if you plan to participate. Password to Enter: BlunderFest01 *Prizes will be paid via Venmo or Cashapp. If this does not work, we can do an amazon gift card instead. Edit: If we don’t have anyone registered by 12/8, we will have to tweak and reschedule.

Play. Learn. Compete. I’m Justin—aka The Chess Apprentice—and this is your online chess club for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re just learning the moves or training for tournaments, you’ll find a place here to improve, compete, and connect. What’s Inside the Club? - 🏆 Tournaments with Prizes – Compete in our monthly online events on Lichess or Chess.com. Winners can earn cash, gift cards, trophies, or even be featured on my YouTube channel—prizes change from event to event, so check the announcements for details! - 📚 Learning Made Simple – Step-by-step tips, puzzles, and game breakdowns to help you go from beginner to confident player. —Coming Soon - 👥 Community Connection – Share your games, ask questions, and meet players from around the world who love chess as much as you do. How to Get Started (in 3 easy steps): 1. Introduce Yourself → Post in Introductions & Goals with your chess story or biggest goal. 2. Join the Action → Check Tournaments & Events for the latest competition and prize details. 3. Level Up → Explore Beginner’s Corner or post a game for review in Game Highlights & Analysis. 💬 Drop a “♟️” below to say hi—can’t wait to see your first move in the club! ~ Justin, The Chess Apprentice