"Chess Master vs. Chess Amateur" is one of the best books I have read on the subject of crime and punishment in chess. The author, former World Chess Champion Max Euwe, elucidates common mistakes of "amateur" chess players with great authority. The layout of "Chess Master vs. Chess Amateur" progresses from analyses of games inContinue reading "Chess Master vs. Chess Amateur"
Sanctuary: Chess and the quality of distraction
Karjakin v Agdestein #chess
A nice game demonstrates the usefulness of computer engines for chess analysis.
Test your chess: Reitstein problem 163
A nice endgame study from a real chess game. I probably win this with time to consider my options but lose if I am forced to play by instinct.
Nothing Amateur about the TCAMA Summer Chess Classes and Tournaments
The Torres Chess and Music Academy is aware that parents in Northern California have many choices to make in regards to where they send their children for chess training this summer. Before making that choice, we urge parents to do their due diligence and research the different programs or instructors. In particular, be on theContinue reading "Nothing Amateur about the TCAMA Summer Chess Classes and Tournaments"
K.A.S.H: Orrin Hudson Uses The Game Of Chess To Save At-Risk Youth
Parents Line Up To Get Students Into Pioneer Academy’s Chess Program
Chess takes yet another school by storm.
SNES A Day 6: The Chessmaster
I used to love this game. I had it in the Gameboy as well.
Chess training in Mossel Bay
Looks like a fantastic scholastic chess program in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
First Annual Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament
On Saturday May 24th 2014, the chess club at River Islands Technology Academy hosted the inaugural Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament. Thirty children were in attendance for a five round USCF rated chess tournament which was the first of its kind ever held in Lathrop, California. The eight hour chess extravaganza also served as aContinue reading "First Annual Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament"
Why I Run Rated Chess Tournaments for Kids
For the most part, every tournament run by the Torres Chess and Music Academy is rated by the United States Chess Federation. The TCAMA believes that rated tournaments are beneficial for youth chess players because they: 1) Use an official set of rules so that our competition will be fair. 2) The official nature ofContinue reading "Why I Run Rated Chess Tournaments for Kids"
How important are chess ratings for children?
A chess rating is just a number used in chess to estimate the strength of a player based on his/her past performance. For years, I have been advising chess coaches, parents and kids to avoid becoming preoccupied with ratings as doing so creates unnecessary problems for children. Some common problems I see regularly from overContinue reading "How important are chess ratings for children?"
Kings and Queens
I enjoy reading and sharing stories of the others who enrich children's lives through chess.
Test your chess: Reitstein problem 147
There must be more to the story of why black offered a draw here.
Coach Joe’s Report on the 2014 USCF National Elementary Chess Championships
MSJE Head Coach, Joe Lonsdale, Provides a Brief Summary of Fremont's Achievements At the 2014 National Elementary Chess Championships. The 2014 National Elementary School Chess Championships were held the weekend of May 9th to 11th in Dallas, TX. More than 2,200 students from 107 schools competed in these championships. 17 MSJE (Mission San Jose ElementaryContinue reading "Coach Joe’s Report on the 2014 USCF National Elementary Chess Championships"
Kasparov Vs. Kramnik – Queen Sacrifice move 12
Definitely a most worthy game to start a #chess blog with.
Wow, I even get free refreshments!
I will be running a similar event at my daughter's school in exactly one week. It's too bad about the section mishap but it looks like it was still a good experience.
The Tenth Rank
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 ILContinue reading "The Tenth Rank"
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 ofContinue reading "Big Chess News for Lathrop, California"