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White to move and mate in 3.

Triple Exclam!!! The Life and Games of Emory Tate, Chess Warrior (review)

Emory Tate was more than an International Master at chess. He was an icon of African American chess, a poet, a fighter, a father, a wordsmith and an oftentimes misunderstood genius. To many in the chess world, Emory was a boastful stranger and, to a lucky few, a good friend. Emory acquired legions of fansContinue reading "Triple Exclam!!! The Life and Games of Emory Tate, Chess Warrior (review)"

The Fried Morra Attack

  Sometimes in chess themes from one opening can directly apply to another seemingly unrelated system. Below is a game in which I tried to play a Smith-Morra Gambit but after black plays an early e5 the game takes on a Fried Liver flavor. Caution should be used when blending these two spicy openings togetherContinue reading "The Fried Morra Attack"

Book a Chess Camp in Your Own Home!

This is an exclusive invitation to have your children spend a week or weekend with some of California's most popular chess coaches in the comfort of your own home. Let the Torres Chess and Music Academy take away the worry of driving your children to chess camp by booking us to bring our world-class instructionContinue reading "Book a Chess Camp in Your Own Home!"

California Summer Chess Fun

 To this chess coach, Summer Fun in California means exciting chess camps every week of the summer. With chess classes planned every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day, I organize events for young chess players of all skill levels, including classes with great chess teachers, rated tournaments, chess simuls against grandmasters, chess book talksContinue reading "California Summer Chess Fun"

TCAMA Summer Chess Camps – The Best Value in the Bay Area

At the Torres Chess and Music Academy we pride ourselves in providing truly inspiring chess experiences for the lowest price possible. This year's San Jose Summer Chess Camp will feature instruction from: Chris Torres (Celebrating his 20th year teaching chess) GM Daniel Naroditsky (Currently ranked in the Top Ten by rating in the United States!)Continue reading "TCAMA Summer Chess Camps – The Best Value in the Bay Area"

San Jose Chess Camp to Teach Decision Making Skills to Bay Area Youth

SAN JOSE, CA - 07/06/2017 — Chris Torres, the President of the Torres Chess and Music Academy, has been successfully inspiring California's young chess players for over 20 years. During this time, his annual summer chess camp has proven itself a good training ground for the Bay Area's brightest chess talent. This year's San JoseContinue reading "San Jose Chess Camp to Teach Decision Making Skills to Bay Area Youth"

#Chess Game Worth Sharing 

Here is the game which the position from last night's puzzle originated from. All in all, a fine miniature against the Philidor Defense, Hanham Variation (C41 - Philidor, Hanham variation: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nd7.) [Event "Blitz"] [Site "SocialChess"] [Date "2017.06.29"] [White "Chris Torres"] [Black "Miranda36_2001 (1567)"] [Result "1-0"] 1.e4 e5Continue reading "#Chess Game Worth Sharing "