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”
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Chris Torres: A Chess Coach, a Music Teacher, and an Advocate for Quality Education.
Chris Torres has been successfully managing and creating school chess programs for his entire adult life. His most recognized accomplishments include the co-founding of Success Chess Schools, the creation of the Torres Chess and Music Academy and consistently coaching the best young chess players in California for 15 years. Chris found himself drawn into chessContinueContinue reading “Chris Torres: A Chess Coach, a Music Teacher, and an Advocate for Quality Education.”
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2013: Week 1
Week 1 of the Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School was a smashing success. Nearly 50 children from around the Bay Area received chess instruction from California’s best chess coaches. Many kids from the recent National Championship Team at Mission San Jose Elementary School were present as well as several individualContinueContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2013: Week 1”
Only 7 Days Until the Fremont Summer Chess Camp at MSJE
All Star Chess Coaches Gear Up for Fremont Chess Camp The TCAMA President releases the details of the 2013 Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School. Joe Lonsdale with MSJE kids at the National Chess Championships. Joe Lonsdale’s goal in chess is to make MSJE the strongest scholastic chess program in theContinueContinue reading “Only 7 Days Until the Fremont Summer Chess Camp at MSJE”
Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Preview 4
When I think of talented chess coaches, Tans Hylkema is one of the first names that come to mind. However, because you rarely hear Tans bragging about his fantastic chess students, he remains one of the best kept secret in the Bay Area chess scene. The Mission San Jose Chess Camp in Fremont, California is lucky to have TansContinueContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp: Preview 4”
Students Achievements
Congratulations to Luke Zhao on defeating his coach, Chris Torres, during our class at Achiever Institute in Fremont California. Luke has been playing extremely good chess lately and will definitely be a leader in Mission San Jose Elementary School’s charge to win another National Chess Championship. For his win, Luke received a trophy as wellContinueContinue reading “Students Achievements”
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2013: Preview 1
The Torres Chess and Music Academy coaches are hard at work developing lesson plans for the 2013 Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School. Below is a paragraph about one of our coaches taken from a recent article on the upcoming Fremont Summer Chess Camp. If ever there was an official HallContinueContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2013: Preview 1”
Top 10 Reasons Your Child Should Attend the Fremont Summer Chess Camp
Your child should attend the Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School because: 10. He/she wants to train with the current National Elementary Chess Champions 9. Mission San Jose Elementary School has a beautiful campus and is conveniently located in Fremont, California. 8. The price is only $185.00/week and we offer multi-week discounts.ContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Reasons Your Child Should Attend the Fremont Summer Chess Camp”
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”
Calchess Scholastic Winter Chess Report
Below is an excerpt from the Calchess Scholastic Coordinator’s Winter Chess Report: In January, Ray Orwig once again did a stellar job running the Calchess Girls’ State Championship in San Rafael. This was Ray’s seventh year running this event and, as always, it proved to be an ideal showcase for California’s girls to demonstrate theirContinueContinue reading “Calchess Scholastic Winter Chess Report”
Press Release for Fremont Achiever Chess Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Mrs. Feliza Hsu, Program Director for Achiever Institute 43475 Ellsworth Street Fremont, CA 94539 510-226-6161, hello@achieverinstitute.org http://achieverinstitute.org/ <America’s Top Chess Teacher Returns to Fremont> <11/5/2012> – The Fremont Achiever Chess Team has a very special chess program designed and taught by America’s top chess instructor, Chris Torres. This class will provide experienced tournament players with instructionContinueContinue reading “Press Release for Fremont Achiever Chess Team”
Chess Players in Fremont, California are the Best in the United States
Two Schools in Fremont, California won National Championships at the recent United States Chess Federation’s National Elementary (k-6) Championships in Nashville, Tennessee. Both Mission San Jose Elementary School and Weibel Elementary School have reputations of excellence in chess due to being the dominate teams at both state and national events. After their incredible results at the 2012 NationalContinueContinue reading “Chess Players in Fremont, California are the Best in the United States”
Mission San Jose Elementary Dominates the Calchess Scholastic State Championship
The Mission San Jose Elementary School chess dynasty was extended another year at the 2012 Calchess State Scholastic Championship. MSJE, again, swept all the championship sections for elementary school aged children. Several of the Mission San Jose Elementary players also won individual State Championship titles or finished in the top ten of their section. TheContinueContinue reading “Mission San Jose Elementary Dominates the Calchess Scholastic State Championship”
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2011: Day 2
The second day of the Fremont Summer Chess Camp was equally as successful as day one. Our beginner class, coached by Tans Hylkema, has already learned the most important opening, middle game and end game concepts. Tomorrow they will continue to work on spotting check mates and improving their tactics. Below is an excitingContinueContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2011: Day 2”
Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2011: Day 1
Today was the opening day for the 2011 Fremont Summer Chess Camp. Our summer chess camp features instruction by the Bay Area’s most successful chess coaches and is hosted at the home of the 2009 National Elementary Chess Champions from Mission San Jose Elementary School. Today’s chess lessons were conducted by such esteemed chess instructorsContinueContinue reading “Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2011: Day 1”
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”
Milind Maiti was Undefeated at the National Chess Championship
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 Kindergartener Milind Maiti Was Undefeated at the NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONship Cupertino, CA, May 6-8, 2011: Cupertino five year old Milind Maiti was unbeatable at theContinueContinue reading “Milind Maiti was Undefeated at the National Chess Championship”
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”
Mission San Jose Elementary Takes Chess to a New Level
Mission San Jose Elementary School in Fremont, California has, for decades, fielded the most successful chess teams the Golden State has ever produced. Year after year, the relatively small public school’s chess club trains hundreds of students in the art of aggressive chess play. Those who excel at the club are invited to participate in the more exclusive MondayContinueContinue reading “Mission San Jose Elementary Takes Chess to a New Level”
Bay Area’s Best Chess Camp
There is still time to sign up for the Bay Area’s best chess camp located at Mission San Jose Elementary School in Fremont. At the 2011 National Elementary Chess Championships MSJE placed in the top 4 in all 4 championship sections. Make the right move and sign your child up for a camp that isContinueContinue reading “Bay Area’s Best Chess Camp”