BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Winter Scholastic January 9, 2016 @ BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, 1290 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 (9:30am-5:30pm; please check in by 9am) Two Sections: Non-Rated and USCF Rated Non-Rated Section ($35/player) – Open to players who have played either 1 USCF Rated tournament or never played a tournament before. NoContinueContinue reading “Upcoming Chess Tournament”
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List of Pre-Registered Players for the SPFNO
The list of pre-registered players for the Susan Polgar Foundation’s Nationwide Open for Girls and Boys is now available at http://www.ChessAndMusic.com
2015 Susan Polgar Foundation’s Nationwide Open for Girls and Boys
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Huge Chess News for California
It’s official. Talented chess players from around the United States will be coming to California next February in order to compete in the 10th annual Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Boys and Girls. Over $100,000 will be awarded in prizes, which include trophies, computers, chess prizes and scholarships to Webster University. In addition to theseContinueContinue reading “Huge Chess News for California”
Children Were Checkmating Breast Cancer at a Chess Tournament in Northern, California
Everybody was a winner at the Breast Cancer Research Chess Tournament in Fremont. Fremont, California (PRWEB) May 06, 2014 On Saturday May 3, 2014, scores of children attended the Annual Breast Cancer Research Tournament held by the Torres Chess and Music Academy. In addition to the standard trophies and medals that are ubiquitous atContinueContinue reading “Children Were Checkmating Breast Cancer at a Chess Tournament in Northern, California”
Young Chess Players Set to Compete in Honor of Defeating Breast Cancer
The Torres Chess and Music Academy will be hosting a chess tournament in Fremont, California in order to raise funds in the fight against breast cancer. Fremont, CA (PRWEB) April 19, 2014 Nearly every family has been touched by the disease known broadly as cancer. Every May, we set aside a date toContinueContinue reading “Young Chess Players Set to Compete in Honor of Defeating Breast Cancer”
The Torres Chess and Music Academy Has Big Plans for Fremont
The President of the TCAMA reports on an upcoming Open House Event in Northern California. Fremont, California (PRWEB) October 22, 2013 On November 2, 2013, the Torres Chess and Music Academy will be having its annual Open House in Fremont, California. The TCAMA Open House allows children the opportunity to take part in an afternoonContinueContinue reading “The Torres Chess and Music Academy Has Big Plans for Fremont”
On the Eve of Greatness: Part Three
It has now been several years since I first reported on the three California chess prodigies that I had the pleasure of coaching during the 2010 school year. My first article, “On The Eve of Greatness: Three California Chess Prodiogies Competing in their First National Chess Championship” shined the national spotlight onto Milind Maiti, Chenyi ZhaoContinueContinue reading “On the Eve of Greatness: Part Three”
USCF SuperNationals 2013
The time has come for the most exhilarating scholastic chess tournament of the year to commence. Over 5000 children from all over the United States have descended upon Nashville, Tennessee to decide who the best chess players in the country are. All of them have dreams and most of their dreams will be crushed. But somewhereContinueContinue reading “USCF SuperNationals 2013”
USCF Ban on Music
On November 16, 2012 the United States Chess Federation announced updated scholastic regulations that prohibit the use of personal music players and headphones. This move was made in order to defend against perceived threats to the integrity of over-the -board chess caused by electronic devices being used as a tool for cheating. In a bold contradiction of logic,ContinueContinue reading “USCF Ban on Music”
2012 USCF National Elementary (K-6) Chess Championship : Day 1
Day one of the 2012 USCF National Elementary (K-6) Chess Championship is in the books. Several of California’s top chess players still remain undefeated. In the K-1 Section Stephen He and Rishith Susarla scored 2/2. In the K-3 Section Mihir Bhuptani, Tommy Koh, and Ben Rood also have perfect scores. In the K-5 Section Amit SantContinueContinue reading “2012 USCF National Elementary (K-6) Chess Championship : Day 1”
Tal Memorial 2011: Round 2
Round 2 of the 2011 Tal Memorial demonstrated exactly why the majority of the world views chess as a dull game. Considering the number of stars in the event, I had hoped to see new ideas tested and inspiring play. Instead we are getting an Anand who wants to save his best ideas for aContinueContinue reading “Tal Memorial 2011: Round 2”
Tal Memorial 2011: Round 1
The first round of the 2011 Tal Memorial featured two decisive games and plenty of hard fought draws. Ian Nepomniachtchi, the lowest rated player in the tournament, used the black pieces to secure a win against the former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. Vassily Ivanchuk started another tournament with a win by punishing Peter Svidler’s inaccuraciesContinueContinue reading “Tal Memorial 2011: Round 1”
Tal Memorial 2011
The 2011 Tal Memorial is taking place in Moscow, Russia from November 16 – 25. For the first time in history four chess players with ratings over 2800 will be competing in the same tournament. The format for the 2011 Tal Memorial is a ten-player round robin which assures that chess enthusiasts will get toContinueContinue reading “Tal Memorial 2011”
United States G/30 National Chess Championship
California is set to host the U.S. G/30 Chess Championship on October Second, 2011. Having a U.S.C.F. National Championship in the Bay Area is a rare treat and many of my chess students are eager to win another national title. I will report live from the Santa Clara Convention Center and provide complete coverage ofContinueContinue reading “United States G/30 National Chess Championship”
Send Ben Rood to Brazil
This November local super star Ben Rood will be representing the United States in the World Youth Chess Championship to be held in Caldas Novas, Brazil. Seven year old Ben would like to have his family there to support him as he battles the best eight year olds in the world for the title. AllContinueContinue reading “Send Ben Rood to Brazil”
Joseph Wan is a National Chess Champion
Joseph Wan of Nebraska won the k-3 Championship section at the 2011 National Elementary Chess Championships in Dallas, Texas. Joseph scored 6.5/7 and finished a half point ahead of his former California rival Rayan Taghizadeh. Joseph Wan’s championship is a rare win for the state of Nebraska at a United States Chess Federation national tournament.ContinueContinue reading “Joseph Wan is a National Chess Champion”
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 titleContinueContinue reading “Ben Rood Becomes National Chess Champion”
Maiti is Unbeatable at the Nationals
California Kindergartener Milind Maiti scored 6.5/7 in the k-1 section of the 2011 USCF National Elementary Chess Championships in Dallas, Texas. Milind finished higher than any other kindergartener in the tournament and received a third place trophy that stands taller than he does. I was not surprised by Milind’s result because I have witnessed hisContinueContinue reading “Maiti is Unbeatable at the Nationals”
National Elementary Chess Championship: Round 4 Update
California’s Ben Rood and Milind Maiti remain undefeated after four rounds of competition at the 2011 National Elementary Chess Championships. First grader Ben Rood is the highest rated player in the k-1 section with a rating above 1600! Kindergartener Milind Maiti, who is likely the best player his age in the United States, easily defeatedContinueContinue reading “National Elementary Chess Championship: Round 4 Update”