What’s better than finding money in an old jacket that you haven’t worn in years? Perhaps discovering a notation sheet to a nice game you forgot you played stuffed inside an old chess book. Back in 2013, I recall regularly experimenting with Grob’s Attack. Occasionally I did so while running my now legendary Fremont ChessContinue reading “So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 50”
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Summer Chess Camps Return to Fremont
Summer Chess Programs in Fremont Sign up for any 1 week camp for ONLY $200 and your child will also receive: ** A 1 year gold membership to ChessKid.com (a $50 value) ** A copy of Learn Chess the Right Way by Susan Polgar (a $20 value) ** And two online private lessons with ChrisContinue reading “Summer Chess Camps Return to Fremont”
‘Tis the Season for Chess in Fremont
FREMONT, CALIFORNIA – 12/12/2018 (PrDistribution.com) It’s the Most Wonderful time of the year for young chess players in Fremont, California. FremontChess.com has announced their winter schedule and it’s chock full of rated tournaments, holiday chess camps and fun chess classes that are sure to inspire all who attend. The winter program kicks off on DecemberContinue reading “‘Tis the Season for Chess in Fremont”
Looking Back at Past Fremont Summer Chess Camps
I’m sure by now that most of trophies we handed out at the first Fremont Summer Chess Camp in 2005 are collecting dust but I remain confident that the childhood memories created there will last a lifetime. Here are some of my favorite photo memories from past Torres Chess and Music Academy summer chess programsContinue reading “Looking Back at Past Fremont Summer Chess Camps”
TCAMA Summer Chess Skills Development Programs for Summer 2018
Don’t let your child spend another month stuck at their current rating level! Help them to grow in chess and prepare for success. In one week of training with Chris Torres your child will gain: The Valuable tools and skills needed to excel as a chess player. An extraordinary chess camp experience with aContinue reading “TCAMA Summer Chess Skills Development Programs for Summer 2018”
New Chess Club Starting in Fremont
New Chess Club Starting in Fremont Where: Nurture Kids, 160 Fremont Hub Courtyard, Fremont, CA 94538 When: April 14th through June 16th Saturdays 11:00 AM – 1: 00 PM Who: Open to all youth tournament chess players. Instructor is Chris Torres! Click on the application below to register online.
Fremont Back to School Chess Camp
The Torres Chess and Music Academy is pleased to announce a three day Back to School Chess Camp designed to produce rapid improvement in your child’s chess abilities. On Day one of our Back to School Chess Camp, Chris Torres will show your children illustrative games which demonstrate ultra-sharp opening play. On dayContinue reading “Fremont Back to School Chess Camp”
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015: Day 12
There has been a multitude of great moments during the Fremont Summer Chess Camp and I feel incredibly fortunate to be working with so many intelligent children. Below are some of my favorite photographs from our twelfth day of camp. We still have one more week of the Fremont Summer Chess Camp. Sign up today!
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: 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: 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/
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: “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.””
Memorial Weekend Sales Event for the Fremont Summer Chess Camp
Summer is rapidly approaching and that means it’s almost time for the annual Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School in Fremont, California. Our summer chess camp features coaches with decades of chess teaching experience who annually create a summer camp that is fun, competitive and educational. All camp attendees will receiveContinue reading “Memorial Weekend Sales Event for the Fremont Summer Chess Camp”
Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Week 3
The Torres Chess and Music Academy is constantly at work making sure the events we offer your children are the very best in California. Below are some images from week 3 of the 2014 Fremont Summer Chess Camp. There is still one more week left in our chess camp at Mission San Jose Elementary SchoolContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Week 3”
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 second week of operation. Below are some of the highlights from week 2: There is still plenty of time toContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Week 2”
Fremont Girls Dominate Calchess Championship
On February first, girls from all over Northern California headed to Saint Marks School in San Rafael for the annual Calchess Girls’ Championship. The talented few who finished in first place were awarded the title of Calchess State Girls Champion and given fabulous trophies to commemorate their achievement. Once again, girls from Fremont, California dominatedContinue reading “Fremont Girls Dominate Calchess Championship”