The Mokele-Mbembe and the Dragon

Applying ideas from one opening to another can be tricky as even small differences in a chess position can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, if you note the differences and similarities between analogous chess positions, sometimes you can apply themes from one opening to another with good effect. Side by side position comparison from twoContinueContinue reading “The Mokele-Mbembe and the Dragon”

Chess Chat: Q&A with Lauren Goodkind, Chess Educator Extraordinaire

I first me Lauren around in the Spring of 2000 as I was an assistant tournament director assigned to help out in the High School room for the CalChess Scholastic Championship. Since then, we’ve crossed paths numerous times at tournaments I worked at in Fremont, California, then at the Sojourner Truth Tournaments in Menlo Park,ContinueContinue reading “Chess Chat: Q&A with Lauren Goodkind, Chess Educator Extraordinaire”

Know Chess Cancels Chess Classes

Know Chess has recently cancelled chess classes at a number of schools in the San Francisco Bay Area.  If you work for or your child attends one of these schools, the Torres Chess and Music Academy can help you get another chess club set up immediately.  Please contact us if your school is located inContinueContinue reading “Know Chess Cancels Chess Classes”