Test your chess: Reitstein problem 231

Why is Fabiano Caruana Dominating the Strongest Chess Tournament Ever?

  Yesterday in chess class, one of my students asked me, "How is it possible for Fabiano Caruana to play chess so well?" I answered her by saying that it is a,"Combination of talent, passion for chess, hard work and experience." When another child asked me about his experience, I explained that, "It takes learningContinue reading "Why is Fabiano Caruana Dominating the Strongest Chess Tournament Ever?"

Fabiano Caruana is Perfect in Strongest Chess Tournament Ever

For months, the tournament organizers have been promoting the 2014 edition of the Sinquefield Cup as the strongest chess tournament ever assembled. To Fabiano Caruana, however, the 2014 Sinquefield Cup is just a walk in the park! To be fair, the pleasantly modest  Fabiano never described it quite in that way but his actions do speak louderContinue reading "Fabiano Caruana is Perfect in Strongest Chess Tournament Ever"

I Endorse Joe Lonsdale for the Ohlone College Board of Directors

It is my great pleasure to endorse Joseph Lonsdale Sr. for the Ohlone College Board of Directors. I have known Joe since he joined with the Torres Chess and Music Academy ten years ago. The Torres Chess and Music Academy is widely recognized as the highest quality provider of after-school youth chess programs in CaliforniaContinue reading "I Endorse Joe Lonsdale for the Ohlone College Board of Directors"

Tonight, I “Got Pwned” at Chess (Oh Well)

Tonight I lost a lot of bullet(1 minute) chess games. I mean A LOT. I basically lost for about 20 minutes straight. After my session was over, I was angry. I mean REALLY ANGRY. This is the first time in a long time that I have been "pwned" so badly. To make matters worse, myContinue reading "Tonight, I “Got Pwned” at Chess (Oh Well)"

Velocity Chess Makes it Fun to be at Odds with One Another

Velocity Chess is a revolutionary new online chess platform that is making playing chess "at odds" cool again. Want to play a game against a chess master where he/she spots you a rook or a few minutes in a blitz game? Velocity Chess is the place for you. Setting up a game at odds hasContinue reading "Velocity Chess Makes it Fun to be at Odds with One Another"

Chess Classes in Fremont, California

FREMONT ACHIEVER CHESS TEAM: August 23rd through October 25th Brought to you by The Achiever Institute and the Torres Chess and Music Academy, a non-profit organization     The Fremont Achiever Chess Team chess program meets every Saturday from 1:00 until 3:00, beginning August 23, 2014. Held at The Achiever Institute. 43475 Ellsworth St. Fremont, CAContinue reading "Chess Classes in Fremont, California"