It’s always a fun occasion to play with a handicap against my students. The game below was played at time odds(5 mintues – 1 minute) and I also spotted my opponent a rook. I present the game below with some practical advice for young attacking chess players. [Event “blitz at rook and time odds”] [SiteContinueContinue reading “Some Helpful Tips for Young #Chess Players”
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The Magnus Carlsen Doctrine
There’s more to being the world champion in chess than playing great moves and controlling your nerves. After eleven successful draws against Fabiano Caruana, Magnus Carlsen chose to abandon his advantageous position in game 12 in favor of a draw offer. Why would the World Champion do so such a thing? Perhaps as Kasparov putContinueContinue reading “The Magnus Carlsen Doctrine”
So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened… 13
A well placed knight can be quite lethal. Black to move and mate in 5. Get a free introductory lesson ($40 value) when you work with Chris Torres on Wyzant. Claim your free lesson today by clicking this link: https://is.gd/u5bIVd
So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened… 12
What’s the simple tactic white can use to decimate his opponent? Get a free introductory lesson ($40 value) when you work with Chris Torres on Wyzant. Claim your free lesson today by clicking this link: https://is.gd/u5bIVd
Betcha Can’t Solve This #Chess Puzzle! 33
White to move and mate in 3 (by Andre Chéron, Hamburgischer Correspondent 1930). Stumped? Perhaps you would benefit from a free introductory lesson ($40 value) with Chris Torres on Wyzant. Claim your free lesson today. Just use Coach Chris’ link: https://is.gd/u5bIVd
So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened happened… 11
What is white’s best move? Get a free introductory lesson ($40 value) when you work with Chris Torres on Wyzant. Claim your free lesson today by clicking this link: https://is.gd/u5bIVd
So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened… 10
What is black’s best move? Get a free introductory lesson ($40 value) when you work with Chris Torres on Wyzant. Claim your free lesson today to schedule a lesson at any time. Just use Coach Chris’ link: https://is.gd/u5bIVd
Attacking Chess, Diabetes and the Aging Process: A Candid Discussion with Francisco Anchondo
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with my good friend Francisco Anchondo to discuss chess, health and happiness. Francisco has been playing chess for over five decades and teaching chess for the past 40 years. A regular coach at Torres Chess and Music Academy camps, Coach Francisco has recently been sidelined due toContinueContinue reading “Attacking Chess, Diabetes and the Aging Process: A Candid Discussion with Francisco Anchondo”
So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened… 9
What is white’s best move? Get a free introductory lesson ($40 value) when you work with Chris Torres on Wyzant. Claim your free lesson today to schedule a lesson at any time. Just use Coach Chris’ link: https://is.gd/u5bIVd
My Favorite #Chess Games: The Second Battle of Hastings
The second Battle of Hastings occurred August 17, 1895, in the tenth round of the Hastings tournament nearly 829 years after William the Duke of Normandy decisively defeated the Anglo-Saxons seven miles northwest of Hastings. In the Second Battle of Hastings, Wilhelm Steinitz conducted a beautifully planned attack which concludes with one of the greatestContinueContinue reading “My Favorite #Chess Games: The Second Battle of Hastings”
My Favorite #Chess Games: The Evergreen Game
I keep returning to the combination of artistry, complexity and romanticism that is the Evergreen Game. The freshness of ideas that occur with close analysis continues to intrigue and inspire each new generation of chess players who choose to explore this breathtaking game. In fact, the actual moves of Adolf Anderssen and Jean Dufresne areContinueContinue reading “My Favorite #Chess Games: The Evergreen Game”
My Favorite #Chess Games: The Opera House Game
The Opera House Game is perhaps the most famous chess game to have ever been played. It’s title is derived from the fact that the great American chess master Paul Morphy defeated the Duke Karl of Brunswick and the Count Isouard while all the parties involved were watching Norma being performed from the box seatsContinueContinue reading “My Favorite #Chess Games: The Opera House Game”
Don’t Bring Your Queen Out Too Early
Here is a game I played last week against a new student that clearly illustrates the dangers of bringing the queen out too early. I gave my young opponent a three move start with the white pieces and he played 1. e4, 2. Bc4 and 3. Qh5. After blocking the attempted Scholars Mate, I developContinueContinue reading “Don’t Bring Your Queen Out Too Early”
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 aContinueContinue reading “TCAMA Summer Chess Skills Development Programs for Summer 2018”
Kevin Pan is Brilliant at 2018 USCF Elementary Championships
It is always my great pleasure to share the stories and achievements of California’s most outstanding young chess talents. Below is a remarkably brilliant game played by Mission San Jose Elementary School’s own Kevin Pan in route to a National Championship title both for Kevin and the MSJE Chess Team. [Event “USCF National Elementary Championships”]ContinueContinue reading “Kevin Pan is Brilliant at 2018 USCF Elementary Championships”
MSJE Chess Team Again Wins Big at Nationals!
Coach Joe’s Report on the 2018 USCF National Elementary Chess Championships (Photos by Hui Wang): On the weekend of May 11th to 13th more than 2200 Elementary school students competed in the National Elementary School Chess Championships in Nashville, TN. This was the tenth straight year that a strong group of Mission San Jose ElementaryContinueContinue reading “MSJE Chess Team Again Wins Big at Nationals!”
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.
Mission San Jose Elementary School Shines at the Calchess Scholastic Chess Championships
Coach Joe’ Report on the 2018 Calchess Scholastic State Championships (Photography by Hui Wang): The 2018 Northern California Scholastic Chess Championships were held the weekend of April 7th & 8th at the Santa Clara convention center. Over 1200 students and more the 50 schools competed in these championships. Mission San Jose Elementary school (MSJE) ofContinueContinue reading “Mission San Jose Elementary School Shines at the Calchess Scholastic Chess Championships”
#Chess Lesson of the Week: Fabiano Caruana vs. Robert Hess II (Argentina, 2001)
After seeing Robert Hess II’s post on Facebook, I became curious about his chess adventures with Fabiano Caruana in Argentina. After a quick search of my database, I found this superb chess game played by the two young chess prodigies. Below is the lesson from the game that I have prepared for my studentsContinueContinue reading “#Chess Lesson of the Week: Fabiano Caruana vs. Robert Hess II (Argentina, 2001)”
Chris Torres’ Chess Résumé
Chris Torres teaching chess (summer 2017) Chris Torres (209) 323-0197 chesslessons@aol.comChris Torres is a nationally renowned scholastic chess coach working in the San Francisco Bay Area. His classes have attracted players of strengths ranging from rank beginners to world champions. A chess professional since 1998, Chris is widely recognized as one of the main drivingContinueContinue reading “Chris Torres’ Chess Résumé”