This past Saturday, I arrived a little late to the Lathrop Chess Club and was greeted by the warm murmur of friendly conversations, the soft clack of chess pieces being moved, and the steady pulse of a room alive with focus. Every chair was taken, the tables crowded with players bent over boards as ifContinueContinue reading “A Vibrant Chess Community in Lathrop, California”
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Proud Moment for a Chess Dad
As a professional chess coach, I have experienced numerous proud moments over the past quarter century while witnessing the growth and success of countless students. From guiding gifted students to victories at CalChess State Championships, United States Chess Federation National Events and FIDE World Youth tournaments, I have watched my students shape the future ofContinueContinue reading “Proud Moment for a Chess Dad”
So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 61
On Saturday, I had the opportunity to visit the Lathrop Chess Club. As per usual, there was no shortage of young players eager to challenge me to a casual game of chess. I had time for only two games and below I will share my best effort. Oftentimes, I play chess games at Rook OddsContinueContinue reading “So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 61”
So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 60
Photo from the Lathrop Chess Club meeting on 8/2/2025. Last Saturday, at the Lathrop Chess Club, I played a nice opening trap which brought my opponent to the point of resignation after just seven moves. I am sharing this chess trap, not so much as to encourage my readers to play the Grob Opening (1.ContinueContinue reading “So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 60”
So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 58
On Saturday, I had the pleasure to play some casual chess games at the Lathrop Chess Club. This chess gathering, which is run by my daughters, meets on the first and third Saturday afternoon of the month from 12:30 to 2:00 PM at the Lathrop Library. The Lathrop Library. Those who know me well, knowContinueContinue reading “So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 58”
Chess Club at the Lathrop Library
Chess players in Lathrop, California. The Lathrop Chess Club is a vibrant community gathering of chess enthusiasts that meets every first and third Saturday afternoon of the month. Managed by my daughters, this welcoming and free event invites chess players of all ages to join in the fun from 12:30 to 2:00 PM at theContinueContinue reading “Chess Club at the Lathrop Library”
2019 Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament
Dear Parents, It is my great pleasure to invite your children to participate in the 2019 Lathrop Mayor’s Cup chess tournament at River Islands Technology Academy. Many of your children enjoy chess and will be excited to compete against other young chess players from around our region. The date of this tournament is May 11ContinueContinue reading “2019 Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament”
Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament a Huge Success
The Third Annual Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament was a huge success both from a chess and organizational standpoint. The hospitality and comfortable playing space offered by River Islands Technology Academy is truly unmatched for chess tournaments in San Joaquin County. Parents had access to free WiFi and fresh coffee while chess players took toContinueContinue reading “Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament a Huge Success”
Third Annual Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament
First Annual Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament
On Saturday May 24th 2014, the chess club at River Islands Technology Academy hosted the inaugural Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament. Thirty children were in attendance for a five round USCF rated chess tournament which was the first of its kind ever held in Lathrop, California. The eight hour chess extravaganza also served as aContinueContinue reading “First Annual Lathrop Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament”
Big Chess News for Lathrop, California
On occasion, the Torres Chess and Music Academy focuses attention on noteworthy individuals who have helped us in our goal of bringing chess and music education to large numbers of children. On May 24th we will be honoring one of these great individuals by running the inaugural Mayor’s Cup Chess Tournament in the City ofContinueContinue reading “Big Chess News for Lathrop, California”