Just like an underwater explorer scanning the ocean floor for valuable artifacts, I often scour the chess databases for exceptional moves that have yet to be brought to light. This evening, I journeyed into the vast ocean of chess possibilities, diving deep into the depths of strategic encounters in search of some artifact of humanContinue reading "Winning Chess Moves: Messinger vs. Rack, 1989"
Chess Position Worth Sharing 151!
Chess Composer Josef Halumbirek (3/7/1891 - 6/23/1968) I recently discovered a chess composer named Josef Halumbirek (3/7/1891 - 6/23/1968) whose problems and studies are a real pleasure to work out. Halumbirek’s compositional style reminds me a bit of Sam Loyd’s as his chess problems tend to be rather simple looking at first glance but containContinue reading "Chess Position Worth Sharing 151!"
Fun Friday Chess Classes in Foster City
Chess Coach Chris Torres looking at a fundamental checkmating pattern with his class at Very Sunny Academy. I have fun on Fridays nurturing young minds at Very Sunny Academy in Foster City, California. Each week, I bring my chess equipment and guide a group of passionate young learners on their chess journey. Most classes beginContinue reading "Fun Friday Chess Classes in Foster City"
Fond Memories of Fried Liver
In the realm of fond memories lies a remarkable game that was long forgotten until I recently stumbled upon a notation sheet safely tucked inside of a book. Apparently, at the Fremont Summer Chess Camp in 2013 I played an instructive game against a young student in which I spotted a rook handicap and employedContinue reading "Fond Memories of Fried Liver"
Daily Chess Musings Named Best Chess Website in 2023
2023 had many great moments for the Daily Chess Musings Community. From being featured on Chess.com’s ChessTV to working with GM Vinay Bhat during the Free Online Summer Chess Camp, the past year had many awesome moments. However, being recognized as the Best Overall Website (from a small organization) by the Chess Journalists of AmericaContinue reading "Daily Chess Musings Named Best Chess Website in 2023"
Congrats to the Winners of the August Free Online Summer Chess Camp
It is my pleasure to announce the Grand Prize winners for the July edition of the DCM Free Online Summer Chess Camp 2023. Hours of work and dedication definitely improved their chess and that is an awesome award in itself. Additionally, the top point earners will receive an autographed copy of GM Vinay Bhat’s new book,Continue reading "Congrats to the Winners of the August Free Online Summer Chess Camp"
Congrats to the Winners of the July Free Online Summer Chess Camp
It is my pleasure to announce the Grand Prize winners for the July edition of the DCM Free Online Summer Chess Camp 2023. Hours of work and dedication definitely improved their chess and that is an awesome award in itself. Additionally, the top point earners will receive an autographed copy of GM Vinay Bhat’s new book,Continue reading "Congrats to the Winners of the July Free Online Summer Chess Camp"
The passing of Richard Shorman, a legendary chess teacher in Northern California
My brief remarks on the passing of Richard Shorman, a legendary chess teacher in the Northern California chess community for over sixty years. https://youtu.be/Osz9RyhWzcY
August Summer Camp Friday 8/11/2023
Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins rightContinue reading "August Summer Camp Friday 8/11/2023"
August Summer Camp Thursday 8/10/2023
Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins rightContinue reading "August Summer Camp Thursday 8/10/2023"
August Summer Camp Wednesday 8/9/2023
Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins rightContinue reading "August Summer Camp Wednesday 8/9/2023"
August Summer Camp Tuesday 8/8/2023
Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins rightContinue reading "August Summer Camp Tuesday 8/8/2023"
August Summer Camp Monday 8/7/2023
Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins rightContinue reading "August Summer Camp Monday 8/7/2023"
July Summer Camp Friday 7/21/2023
Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins rightContinue reading "July Summer Camp Friday 7/21/2023"
July Summer Camp Thursday 7/20/2023
Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins rightContinue reading "July Summer Camp Thursday 7/20/2023"
July Summer Camp Wednesday 7/19/2023
Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins rightContinue reading "July Summer Camp Wednesday 7/19/2023"
July Summer Camp Tuesday 7/18/2023
Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins rightContinue reading "July Summer Camp Tuesday 7/18/2023"
July Summer Camp Monday 7/17/2023
Thank you for joining us today. Please remember to click on both the links for “JOIN TOURNAMENT” in your group assignments every day to join the tournaments. If you do not join them in advance then you cannot play. Be sure to pay attention after you finish your first game because the next round begins rightContinue reading "July Summer Camp Monday 7/17/2023"
Congrats to the Winners of the June Free Online Summer Chess Camp
It is my pleasure to announce the Grand Prize winners for the June edition of the DCM Free Online Summer Chess Camp 2023. Hours of work and dedication definitely improved their chess and that is an awesome award in itself. Additionally, the top point earners will receive an autographed copy of GM Vinay Bhat’s new book,Continue reading "Congrats to the Winners of the June Free Online Summer Chess Camp"
A Very Sunny Chess Tournament
Daily Chess Musings wrapped up its 2022-23 school year in style with a free chess tournament on Saturday, June 3. My students took this opportunity to show off their chess skills at A Very Sunny Academy in Foster City, California. Titled “A Very Sunny Chess Tournament” this event was was the culmination of another year’sContinue reading "A Very Sunny Chess Tournament"