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Fremont Chess Quads this Saturday (1/19/19)

Rated Scholastic Chess Tournament Saturday, January 19th 2019 11:00 am – 3:00 pm @ Learning Bee Learning Center in Fremont $25 entry fee Trophies are awarded to top player in each quad. All other players will receive pins for participating. USCF Rated QUAD Format: All players must be USCF members. All players must understand USCFContinueContinue reading “Fremont Chess Quads this Saturday (1/19/19)”

A Friendly Rivalry: Eric Schiller VS Emory Tate

  There’s an ancient Hebrew proverb that goes something like, “The Rivalry of scholars advances wisdom.” And such was the case of the rivalry between Eric Schiller and Emory Tate. So it was a very special occasion at the Fremont Summer Chess Camp when when Eric Schiller did a two-hour lesson on his three gamesContinueContinue reading “A Friendly Rivalry: Eric Schiller VS Emory Tate”

Possibly the Coolest Chess Camp Ever!

The Fremont Winter Chess Camp Returns December 26-28 and January 2-4 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Only $150 for one three day camp! Each camp will feature: *One full day of top-secret opening traps and zaps! *One full day devoted to the most important middle game strategies and tactics. *One full day exploring the mostContinueContinue reading “Possibly the Coolest Chess Camp Ever!”

‘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 DecemberContinueContinue reading “‘Tis the Season for Chess 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”

Some Helpful Tips for Young #Chess Players

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”

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”

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”

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”

MSJE Chess Team Wins Match Against All-Star Team from Berkeley Chess School

Coach Joe’s Report on the MSJE vs BCS Chess Match in Fremont On January 20th, 26 members of the Mission San Jose Elementary School (MSJE) Chess Team played a match against an all-star chess team from Berkeley Chess School (BCS). BCS runs chess programs at more than 50 schools in the Bay Area. More thanContinueContinue reading “MSJE Chess Team Wins Match Against All-Star Team from Berkeley Chess School”

MSJE Chess Team Shines at Calchess Grade Level Championship 

Coach Joe Lonsdale’s report on the 2017 Calchess Grade Level Championship Over 400 scholastic chess players competed in the Northern CA Grade level chess Championships at the Santa Clara Convention Center the weekend of December 3rd and 4th. MSJE was the big winner in the Elementary School Section. MSJE won Grades one, two, five, andContinueContinue reading “MSJE Chess Team Shines at Calchess Grade Level Championship “

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 dayContinueContinue reading “Fremont Back to School Chess Camp”

Susan Polgar Week at the Fremont Summer Chess Camp

The Torres Chess and Music Academy is pleased to present Grandmaster Susan Polgar at the Fremont Summer Chess Camp for the week of August 1-4, 2016. Grandmaster Polgar will be on hand for the final hour of each day to analyze chess games from our camp tournament. All chess players ages 4-17 are invited toContinueContinue reading “Susan Polgar Week at the Fremont Summer Chess Camp”