The Top Ten Chess (CC) Players in the United States for May 2014. Source: United States Chess Federation 1 Menke, John R IL USA 2489 2 Buss, Michael IN USA 2430 3 Brandhorst, Wesley FL USA 2416 4 Ingersol, Harry Walter IA USA 2415 5 Tracz, James G OH USA 2405 6 Tseng, Wilbur ILContinueContinue reading “The Tenth Rank”
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Test your chess: Reitstein problem 145
Another fine example of the necessity to examine all checks, captures and threats.
Big Chess News for Lathrop, California
On occasion, the Torres Chess and Music Academy focuses attention on noteworthy individuals who have helped us in our goal of bringing chess and music education to large numbers of children. On May 24th we will be honoring one of these great individuals by running the inaugural Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament in the City ofContinueContinue reading “Big Chess News for Lathrop, California”
Huge Chess News for California
It’s official. Talented chess players from around the United States will be coming to California next February in order to compete in the 10th annual Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Boys and Girls. Over $100,000 will be awarded in prizes, which include trophies, computers, chess prizes and scholarships to Webster University. In addition to theseContinueContinue reading “Huge Chess News for California”
Intuition, Rationality and Chess Expertise
Computers outplay humans in chess using neither a heart nor a head. However, in human vs human competition between masters, psychology and fortitude remain the deciding factor in at least 1/3 of all chess games.
Children Were Checkmating Breast Cancer at a Chess Tournament in Northern, California
Everybody was a winner at the Breast Cancer Research Chess Tournament in Fremont. Fremont, California (PRWEB) May 06, 2014 On Saturday May 3, 2014, scores of children attended the Annual Breast Cancer Research Tournament held by the Torres Chess and Music Academy. In addition to the standard trophies and medals that are ubiquitous atContinueContinue reading “Children Were Checkmating Breast Cancer at a Chess Tournament in Northern, California”
The MSJE Chess Team’s Dynasty Continues at the 2014 Calchess Super States
MSJE Head Coach Joe Lonsdale Reports on the 2014 Calchess Super States The 2014 Northern California Scholastic Chess Championships were held the weekend of April 26th and 27th at the Santa Clara convention center. Over 600 students and more the 50 schools competed in these championships. Mission San Jose Elementary school (MSJE) of FremontContinueContinue reading “The MSJE Chess Team’s Dynasty Continues at the 2014 Calchess Super States”
Dead Men Playing Chess – Poetry – by Patrick W. Marsh
Test your chess: Reitstein problem 127 (3)
A difficult Bishop vs Knight situation worthy of study.
Calchess Super States 2014
The first day of the 2014 Calchess Super States is complete. Tournament directors, players, coaches and parents can relax for a few hours before chess battles starts again in the morning. Below, I give my readers a brief recap of the day’s highlights as well as some photographs I took when I wasn’t analyzing students’ContinueContinue reading “Calchess Super States 2014”
Calchess Super States
The Calchess Super States is an enormous event that can be confusing for veteran chess parents and downright overwhelming for the newbies. Below is what you need to know to survive the weekend. As the event progresses, return to this blog for unique analysis and articles about the 2014 Calchess Super State Championships. ContinueContinue reading “Calchess Super States”
Joe Lonsdale’s Legacy to Northern California
Santa Clara, California (PRWEB) April 24, 2014 A TCAMA Instructor is Receiving the Greatest Honor Ever Bestowed on a Chess Coach from the Governing Body of Northern California Chess On Saturday, April 26, while many people are still asleep, elementary school children will turn out in mass to play chess in the largest StateContinueContinue reading “Joe Lonsdale’s Legacy to Northern California”
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Once upon a time in Mexico: A Chess Adventure Retold by Francisco Anchondo
My friend Francisco Anchondo sent me a story from one of his recent chess adventures in Mexico. The story is fantastic and the game is even better. Enjoy! From Francisco: On my way to Ensenada at 2:30 AM my vehicle was having some electrical problems. l waited at 7/11 /Pemex service station ContinueContinue reading “Once upon a time in Mexico: A Chess Adventure Retold by Francisco Anchondo”
Chess in the Sea
I always enjoy a fine work of chess themed art.
Young Chess Players Set to Compete in Honor of Defeating Breast Cancer
The Torres Chess and Music Academy will be hosting a chess tournament in Fremont, California in order to raise funds in the fight against breast cancer. Fremont, CA (PRWEB) April 19, 2014 Nearly every family has been touched by the disease known broadly as cancer. Every May, we set aside a date toContinueContinue reading “Young Chess Players Set to Compete in Honor of Defeating Breast Cancer”
April’s Chess Combination of the Month
This month’s chess combination comes from a nice win I had over “Flash,” the number two ranked player on VelocityChess.com. Each Month I will select one combination that I played in a real game to examine in detail for the benefit of my students and readers. When it is your turn, the first thingContinueContinue reading “April’s Chess Combination of the Month”
Aravindh Chithambaram Veerappan, The Next Vishy Anand
I am not sure that Aravindh Chithambaram is the next “Vishy” but he is a very special chess talent and could use some financial assistance.
Test your chess: Reitstein problem 107
A slight improvement in the value of the Black Queen makes all the difference for Chavkin.
All in the Game
Perhaps the best essay on chess I have read this year.