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Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Day 3

We had a lot of memorable moments  during our third day of the Fremont Summer Chess Camp. Don’t forget to sign up for next week’s chess camp!         

Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 2

Below are some memorable moments from the second day of the Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School.                  

Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 1

Below are some of my favorite moments from day 1. There is still plenty of time remaining for your child to join us. Sign up here: http://chessandmusic.com/aboutus/                  

A Sterling Recommendation for the Fremont Summer Chess Camp

Below is an honest appraisal on the value of our summer chess camp copied directly from an email by the Head Coach of Mission San Jose Elementary School Chess Program:   Attached is the flyer for the summer 2015 chess program in the MSJE multipurpose room. Chris Torres has been running these programs for severalContinueContinue reading “A Sterling Recommendation for the Fremont Summer Chess Camp”

MSJE Wins the Yes2Chess International School Team Championship in London!

The kids from Mission San Jose Elementary School are headed home from London with a huge trophy for winning a prestigious international school team championship. This truly global chess tournament was organized by the UK based Yes2Chess and sponsored by Barclays. In order to represent the United States, Team MSJE first had to defeat the otherContinueContinue reading “MSJE Wins the Yes2Chess International School Team Championship in London!”

Fremont Summer Chess Camp: A Trip Down Memory Lane

We’ve been at this for a while. Below I share a stunning chess moment from the Fremont Summer Chess Camp in 2009. Check out the game and be sure to register for the 2015 Fremont Summer Chess Camp!   The article below was reblogged from: https://chessmusings.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/summer-chess-camp/   Summer Chess Camp    Today was the start ofContinueContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp: A Trip Down Memory Lane”

Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Seeing the Magic

Last year’s Chess Camp was a magical experience for all who attended. Don’t forget to sign up for the 2015 Fremont Summer Chess Camp.       reblogged from: https://chessmusings.wordpress.com/2014/07/12/fremont-summer-chess-camp-week-2/   Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Week 2 The Torres Chess and Music Academy’s Fremont Summer Chess Camp continued to enrich the lives of children during its secondContinueContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Seeing the Magic”

Fremont Summer Chess Camp: “The real secret is in enthusiasm.”

I consistently share my expertise with other chess coaches in order to better the chess environment for all the scholastic chess players in California. In 2014, I shared the secret behind the success of the Fremont Summer Chess Camp. Sometimes in chess and in life, the truth is very obvious. Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Week 1ContinueContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp: “The real secret is in enthusiasm.””

The Easiest Chess Move You’ll Ever Make…

  At the Fremont Summer Chess Camp, your child will live and breathe chess while our elite coaches provide them with the most incredible educational experience available. Camp Registration Includes: Classes with California’s best chess coaches Emory Tate (International Master) Eric Schiller (National Master) Joe Lonsdale (Head Coach for MSJE) Chris Torres (Correspondence Chess Master)ContinueContinue reading “The Easiest Chess Move You’ll Ever Make…”

MSJE Chess Team Wins Two National Chess Championships in One Month(by Coach Joe)

There were two elementary school chess team championships held in the United States in May 2015. The weekend of May 9th and 10th the USCF (United States Chess Federation) held its annual Elementary school chess championship at the Grand Old Opry Hotel in Nashville TN.   This is the “official” chess championship and for theContinueContinue reading “MSJE Chess Team Wins Two National Chess Championships in One Month(by Coach Joe)”