White to move and mate in 8.
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White to move and mate in 5.
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White to move and win.
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An oldie but a goodie! White to move and mate in 5.
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How should white continue?
Has it been 20 years already?
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How should black proceed?
San Jose Summer Chess Camp to Celebrate 20 Years of Success
SAN JOSE, CA - 28 May, 2017 - Northern California chess instructor Chris Torres is celebrating his 20th anniversary teaching chess this summer. Two decades of experience have transformed Chris's summer camps from a small beginner class held in a garage into the must attend event of the summer for many of California's most successfulContinue reading "San Jose Summer Chess Camp to Celebrate 20 Years of Success"
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What is black's best move?
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White to move and mate in 6.
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White just played 25. Ne6?? How should black continue?
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White to move and mate in 7.
20 Years of California Chess Camp Fun
This year marks my 20th anniversary of teaching an annual summer chess camp to many of California's brightest young chess players. Several of the children who trained with us over the years have gone on to win national titles and some even return as young adults to help teach the next generation of superstars. InContinue reading "20 Years of California Chess Camp Fun"
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An easy one tonight. What is white's best move?
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White to move and mate in three.
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Black's Queen just moved to b4. How should White respond?
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What is black's best move? The puzzle above appeared on the board on move 17. [Event "SocialChess"] [Site "Internet"] [Date "2017.04.25"] [Round "-"] [White "sgshawn "] [WhiteElo ""] [Black "chessmusings "] [BlackElo ""] [Result "0-1"] 1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Bc4 cxb2 5.Bxb2 d5 6.exd5 Nf6 7.Qb3 Bd6 8.Nf3 O-O 9.O-O Nbd7 10.Nbd2 Nc5Continue reading "#Chess Puzzle Worth Sharing 30"
Important Announcement Regarding the 2017 SPFNO
Dear Chess Community, As a chess coach, there are times when I have had to make the difficult choice to pass one of my favorite students to another instructor in order to better serve his/her best interests. It is never a decision that is taken lightly, not least because of the close bond a studentContinue reading "Important Announcement Regarding the 2017 SPFNO "
Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament a Huge Success
The Third Annual Lathrop Mayor's Cup Chess Tournament was a huge success both from a chess and organizational standpoint. The hospitality and comfortable playing space offered by River Islands Technology Academy is truly unmatched for chess tournaments in San Joaquin County. Parents had access to free WiFi and fresh coffee while chess players took toContinue reading "Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament a Huge Success"
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White to play and mate in four moves.