Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 11
Below are some of our favorite moments from day 11 of the Fremont Summer Chess Camp. Click here to sign up for the remainder of our summer chess camp.
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 10
Ten days in and our campers continue to grow more enthusiastic about learning chess! Click here to find out more information on the Fremont Summer Chess Camp and to register.
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 9
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A Question for Chess Composers?
My question to fellow chess composers is, "What is the preferred method of determining whether a chess composition is unique or if the composer has unintentionally duplicated someone else's creation?" As an example, I am including a position I recently composed to test my students at the Fremont Summer Chess Camp. As far as IContinue reading "A Question for Chess Composers?"
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 8
I am amazed by the amount of improvement I am witnessing in our chess students after completing eight days of intense training at the Fremont Summer Chess Camp. Before dismissing my students for the weekend, I made sure everyone of them understood the fact that their efforts have already paid off! The fact is, "WeContinue reading "Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 8"
Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Day 7
Seven days is more than enough time to make incredible improvements in your chess game at the Fremont Summer Chess Camp. Today, Coach Joe Lonsdale noticed how much stronger one of his future stars has become in just the last seven days!
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 6
Day six was all about endgames, accurate calculation and friendly competition. I am so proud of the effort all of our campers put forth and how much noticeable improvement they demonstrate after just six sessions. Sign your child up for the Fremont Summer Chess Camp and we'll make sureContinue reading "Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 6"
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 5
Today we were visited by Coach Jay as part of the Fremont Summer Chess Camp's esteemed guest series. As good as his app is, Coach Jay is even better in person! Below are some of my favorite moments from day 5: Don't miss out on the rest of our camp. SignContinue reading "Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 5"
Happy Fourth of July from the Fremont Summer Chess Camp
Fremont Summer Chess Camp July 4th Special On Monday July sixth, the Fremont Summer Chess Camp welcomes world famous chess coach Jay Stallings. Coach Jay founded the highly regarded California Youth Chess League in 1996, authored the popular “Fried Liver & Burning Pants: Curious but True Chess Stories,” and created Coach Jay’s Chess Academy App whichContinue reading "Happy Fourth of July from the Fremont Summer Chess Camp"
Wei Yi – Lazaro Bruzon Batista 2015 pgn
[Event "6th Hainan Danzhou GM"] [Site "Danzhou, China"] [Date "2015.07.03"] [Round "2"] [White "Wei Yi"] [WhiteElo "2724"] [Black "Lazaro Bruzon Batista"] [BlackElo "2669"] [Result "1-0"] 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.Nc3 a6 4.Be2 Nc6 5.d4 cxd4 6.Nxd4 Qc7 7.O-O Nf6 8.Be3 Be7 9.f4 d6 10.Kh1 O-O 11.Qe1 Nxd4 12.Bxd4 b5 13.Qg3 Bb7 14.a3 Rad8 15.Rae1 Rd7Continue reading "Wei Yi – Lazaro Bruzon Batista 2015 pgn "
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 4
Check out how much fun we had improving our chess on day four of our camp and don't forget to sign up for week 2 of the Fremont Summer Chess Camp.
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 severalContinue 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 otherContinue 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 ofContinue 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 secondContinue 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 1Continue reading "Fremont Summer Chess Camp: “The real secret is in enthusiasm.”"