"The Internet Chess Club was the foundation of my great interest in chess and I thank it for introducing me to the chess world." — anonymous scholastic player, New York
The Mission of the STC BUNCH is simply to provide a way for players on the
internet who like to play a leisurely and thoughtful game of Chess, the means
and opportunity to meet with and be in the company of others who enjoy slow
chess. It is our goal to support these players through fellowship, friendship,
a comparison ratings service, a monthly newsletter, email exchange, and the
very best available technology deployed to service the membership.
The STC BUNCH, one of the oldest and most highly respected Chess clubs on the
internet, had its beginnings almost a decade ago when StarCapt on ICC
recognized the need and the desire of the players, and began the club with
eighteen members of various playing strength. Over the years, the club has
grown to its present day size of almost one thousand members, and runs the
skill level gamut from International Masters to enthusiastic beginners.
The STC BUNCH originated many of the features which are so common today on the
various chess servers, such as tournaments for slow time control players on
Sundays at Game in 45 with a 5 second increment (G45/5), one game per week
flagship tournaments such as MayMania and the STC BUNCH World Championships,
standard round robin quads and combination knockout and Wild Card Swiss
sectional tournaments.
Benefits of Membership
o no cost or fees of any kind
o monthly newsletter
o weekly tournaments
o perennial major events
o ratings tracking service
o email convenience scheduling
o special robots just for STC
o publicity for good results
o tournament prizes of free months on ICC
o fierce competition among members
o fine sportsmanship and fellowship
o our own channel, CH 90 for finding others willing to play STC
o special club days and nights each week
Feel free to contribute information for the news articles, and educational
pieces for the other readers of this web site. Please contact billscotty
with any submissions.
Join us, and contribute your time and expertise!! Join us and enjoy our Art
form!! Develop your talent and the talents of others.
STC Days and Nights on ICC
STC Bunch Sundays 3 SS G/45 5 Tournament 1pm-6pm Eastern
Wednesdays -- 1pm-1am Eastern
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