Francisco Anchondo Born in El Paso, Texas, on September 30, 1960, Francisco Anchondo first arrived in the Bay Area in November 1983 when the USS Carl Vinson, the aircraft carrier he served on, docked in Alameda. He filled his shore leaves with chess and it was this unfaltering passion for chess which led him toContinueContinue reading “Fremont Chess Musings:”
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Fremont Chess Musings:
Richard Shorman The great chess instructor Richard Shorman started traveling to Fremont to help Hans Poschmann with the Fremont Chess Club in 1968. By the end of the 80’s Richard was teaching a popular chess class at the Fremont Library where he trained a young group of talented players known as the Blue Knights. SomeContinueContinue reading “Fremont Chess Musings:”
Fremont Chess Musings:
The Father of Fremont Chess After graduating high school in 1996, I attended Ohlone College in Fremont, California. Still passionate about chess, I would check out chessboards from the school library and sought out to learn more about the local chess community. It was during this important period of my life that I met HansContinueContinue reading “Fremont Chess Musings:”
Fremont Chess Musings:
Returning To My Roots https://youtu.be/Q2oyVkUs-78 It was in this house in Fremont, California that my father taught me how the chess pieces moved and we played frequently. He passed away in March of this year. Now I have moved back to Fremont and am continuing his legacy by playing chess with my own children inContinueContinue reading “Fremont Chess Musings:”
The Fabulous Fritz Variation
Previously, I shared the “Scandalous Scandinavian Traps” I taught in the early 2010s to my star chess group in Fremont, California. When it came to countering the legion of scholastic players attempting the Fried Liver Attack, I chose to introduce them to the aggressive Fritz Variation: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6ContinueContinue reading “The Fabulous Fritz Variation “
Empower Your Daughters: Join Us at the 2026 Fremont All-Girls Chess Championship!
Bring your daughters to the 2026 Fremont All-Girls Chess Championship on Sunday, April 26th, in Fremont, California. This exciting event is not only a fantastic opportunity for young ladies in the Northern California chess community to showcase their skills in a supportive and empowering environment, but it’s also a free US Chess rated tournament! EncourageContinueContinue reading “Empower Your Daughters: Join Us at the 2026 Fremont All-Girls Chess Championship!”
The Ghosts of Christmas Chess Camps Past
I have plenty fond memories from teaching chess at the now shuttered Achiever Institute in Fremont, California. Some of my fondest memories there occurred during Winter Break. I would organize special chess camps over Christmas vacation where the most talented young chess players in Fremont could learn, train and play chess together. Several of theseContinueContinue reading “The Ghosts of Christmas Chess Camps Past”
So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 50
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. My old copy of 107 Great Chess Battles, 1939-1945 by Alexander Alekhine. Back in 2013, I recall regularly experimenting with Grob’sContinueContinue reading “So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 50”
Saturday Chess Class in Fremont
FremontChess.com’s Saturday Chess Classes with Rated Tournament and Analysis Brought to you by the US Chess Mates under the auspices of the Torres Chess and Music Academy. We invite all young chess players to a uniquely exciting experience in the world of rated chess competition! Each week students will take part in an engaging chess class,ContinueContinue reading “Saturday Chess Class in Fremont”
FremontChess.com Fremont Chess Quads
Announcing the FremontChess.Com Fremont Chess Quads Dec. 15th The FremontChess.Com Fremont Chess Quads Organized/Sponsored by the Torres Chess and Music Academy, US Chess Mates and the Learning Bee Learning Center! We believe that chess tournaments should be fun, competitive, and educational. In addition to awards for all participants, our coaches will be on hand to provide free expert analysisContinueContinue reading “FremontChess.com Fremont Chess Quads”
Nothing Amateur about the TCAMA Summer Chess Classes and Tournaments
The Torres Chess and Music Academy is aware that parents in Northern California have many choices to make in regards to where they send their children for chess training this summer. Before making that choice, we urge parents to do their due diligence and research the different programs or instructors. In particular, be on theContinueContinue reading “Nothing Amateur about the TCAMA Summer Chess Classes and Tournaments”
Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Preview 5
There are many reasons why the Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School is the perfect choice for your child. One, however, has little to do with chess. Students who attend the Mission San Jose Elementary School Summer Chess Camp in Fremont will receive an exclusive deal from the Achiever Institute. The Achiever Institute, Fremont’sContinueContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Preview 5”
Chess in Fremont on Saturdays
It is with great pleasure that I announce another ten week session of quality lessons and rated tournament play at Achiever Institute in Fremont, California. Our chess club will meet every Saturday from 1:00 until 3:00 starting Saturday May 11, 2013. The Fremont Achiever Chess Club is open to all children who aspire to improveContinueContinue reading “Chess in Fremont on Saturdays”