Inspired by the Tarrasch vs Romberg game I previously posted, my own game against a student in Foster City, California is one of my best efforts in recent times. After a long time thinking about how best to respond to 10… Ba6, I am proud to have planned a most effective and epic journey forContinue reading “So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 49”
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Free Private Chess Lessons!
Your child can study 1-on-1 with Chris Torres to bust through their current rating level and enjoy chess more. Chris Torres is a 20+ year chess professional and one of California’s most popular chess coaches. Take advantage of summer discount rates of 35/hr. (Instead of $50) for online private students on the educational platform Wyzant.Continue reading “Free Private Chess Lessons!”
California Chess Classes to Feature the Games of Bobby Fischer
In honor of the movie Pawn Sacrifice, National Champion Chess Coach Chris Torres is pleased to announce two new chess programs that will feature the games of Bobby Fischer. Beginning September 19, 2015 The Fremont Achiever Chess Team Saturday from 1:00 until 3:00 43475 Ellsworth St. Fremont, CA 94539 (510) 226-6161 REGISTER HEREContinue reading “California Chess Classes to Feature the Games of Bobby Fischer”
The Easiest Chess Move You’ll Ever Make…
At the Fremont Summer Chess Camp, your child will live and breathe chess while our elite coaches provide them with the most incredible educational experience available. Camp Registration Includes: Classes with California’s best chess coaches Emory Tate (International Master) Eric Schiller (National Master) Joe Lonsdale (Head Coach for MSJE) Chris Torres (Correspondence Chess Master)Continue reading “The Easiest Chess Move You’ll Ever Make…”
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”
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Chess Initiative to Transform the Quality of Life for Children Living in Stockton
Today, I am proud to announce the launch of a chess initiative to transform the quality of life for children living in Stockton, California. With the help of the communities in and around Stockton, I know that the Torres Chess and Music Academy will be successful in improving the chances of success for Stockton’s children.Continue reading “Chess Initiative to Transform the Quality of Life for Children Living in Stockton”
Ben Rood Becomes National Chess Champion
Torres Chess & Music Academy, Inc. 16691 Colonial Trail Lathrop, CA 95330 Phone (661) 699-8348 Chesslessons@aol.com Press Release Contact: Chris Torres Phone: (661) 699-8348 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2011 FIRST GRADER BEN ROOD BECOMES NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPION WALNUT CREEK, CA, May 6-8, 2011: Walnut Creek seven year old Ben Rood was awarded the titleContinue reading “Ben Rood Becomes National Chess Champion”
National K-12 Championship: Milind Maiti is Perfect After Two Days
Milind Maiti has a perfect record after two days of intense games at the 2010 United States Chess Federation National K-12 Championship. Thus far, Milind has defeated all challengers including the impressive Atreya Vaidya and Maggie Ni. Tomorrow morning, in round 6, Milind Maiti will face the only other undefeated kindergartener. Should Milind Maiti defeatContinue reading “National K-12 Championship: Milind Maiti is Perfect After Two Days”
Children’s Chess in the Bay Area
A Parent’s Guide to Chess in the San Francisco Bay Area: Bay Area chess parents have many resources available to help establish their children’s chess calendar. Two of my favorite Northern California chess websites are listed below. 1) SiliconValleyChess.com This is the web site to visit to get all the latest information on children’s chess events inContinue reading “Children’s Chess in the Bay Area”
CalChess Scholastic Chess Championship: Part Four
Tonight I attended the Monday night chess team meeting at Mission San Jose Elementary School. Head Coach Joe Lonsdale was very pleased with the teams results at the CalChess Scholastic Chess Championship and took time at the beginning of class to congratulate all of our top finishers. Below is a list of Mission San Jose’s best individual scorers.Continue reading “CalChess Scholastic Chess Championship: Part Four”
Upcoming Chess Events
Dear Chess Parents, The next two weekends contain many exciting scholastic chess events that your children will benefit from attending. On Saturday April 25th, I will be hosting a chess tournament at Mission San Jose Elementary School, a TCAMA school in Fremont which just won the National Chess Championship in the K-6 division. This tournament will allowContinue reading “Upcoming Chess Events”
Know Chess Cancels Chess Classes
Know Chess has recently cancelled chess classes at a number of schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you work for or your child attends one of these schools, the Torres Chess and Music Academy can help you get another chess club set up immediately. Please contact us if your school is located inContinue reading “Know Chess Cancels Chess Classes”
To Teach or not to Teach?
It happened again. I have received a very good offer to give chess lessons to another chess instructor who is not officially working for the Torres Chess and Music Academy. Teaching this individual would involve profiting personally but creating potential professional competition. I have yet to make my decision on whether to accept this opportunity. InContinue reading “To Teach or not to Teach?”