C&O Family Chess Center
Links, Downloads, etc. 
 
(Updated 09/19/25)

C&O Meet & Chat
(free Zoom session)
Most Saturday mornings at 09:00

     NOTICE: This link information has changed as of September 19, 2025 due to technical issues.  I appologize for any inconvenience.   The Zoom link will normally become active at about 08:55.  However, if no one has connected on Zoom by 09:15 the meeting may be ended by the host.  If you have trouble with the above link, here is the specific web address:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86130374642?pwd=PJECaLMqTavtCJQv0Mz20WF49SalQd.1

Meeting ID: 861 30374642
Passcode: chess

      I do not believe you will need the separate Meeting ID and Passcode as they are included in the link, but I provide them as they show up on my Zoom master-window.  The link is the one used for all of Coach Omar's Zoom classes.  If you have connection problems please Email me at OPancoast3@gmail.com.
     If you wish, please Email Coach Omar or Coach Ross to arrange a phone or Zoom contact for a different time.

C&O Basic Videos
(free)

How to Create a Chess.com account (video)

Chess.com Registration Instructions (.pdf)

Chess.com "Solo Chess" instructions (video)

YouTube Chess Videos
(free)

Some Direct Links:
     Students and parents are reminded that YouTube has many different topics and choices, many of which may be inappropriate for children. This can even be true when searching chess videos.  Children's use of YouTube may be extremely helpful, but should be monitored regularly and carefully by parents. In our instruction, we regularly caution students about responsible internet use but parents must remain the primary supervisors.

Chess.com Beginner Videos

St. Louis Chess Club Beginner Videos

The Chess Website Beginner Videos

ChessNetwork Beginner Videos

      The following are C&O .pdf downloads, of recommended chess videos available on YouTube.com. You may access individual videos by typing, or copying, the video name into the YouTube "search" box.