Torres Chess and Music Academy, Inc.

About Us

Torres Chess and Music Academy, Inc. Presents:

SEND BEN ROOD TO BRAZIL!

At the Contra Costa Jewish Day School – 3836 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, 94549

Sunday, August 28^th, 2011

This November local super star Ben Rood will be representing the United States in the World Youth Chess Championship to be held in Caldas Novas, Brazil. Seven year old Ben would like to have his family there to support him as he battles the best eight year olds in the world for the title. All proceeds from this tournament will go directly to help send the Roods to Brazil. Remember to bring cash as there will be a raffle for exciting chess prizes after the tournament.

Where: The Contra Costa Jewish Day School in Lafayette

When: 2:30pm – 5:30pm

What: Scholastic (K-12) 3 Round Quad - G/30

Cost: $25 to help send Ben to Brazil. Raffle tickets are $5 each for the first 4 or 5 for $20

Trophies are awarded to top player(s) in each quad. All other players will receive medals.

USCF Rated Quad Format: All players must be USCF members, and understand USCF tournament rules.

To register for USCF pay an additional $16 for age 12 & under; $19 for age 15 and under; $25 for 16 to 24.

3 round Quad Format - Everyone plays 3 games against players in their quad. Quads are formed by making groups of four by rating. All sections will be Game in 30 min (each player). Sets and boards provided. Clocks will be provided, but players are encouraged to bring their own.

Round Times: Check In begins at 1:45 PM. There will be no late registration.

R 1 @ 2:30pm * R 2 @ 3:30pm * R 3 @ 4:30 pm *

Trophies and medals awarded at the conclusion of each quad

Entry Fees: $25 Make check payable to: TCAMA or APPLY ONLINE at www.chessandmusic.com

Information: Contact Chris Torres at Chesslessons@aol.com.

REGISTER EARLY AS SPACE MAY BE LIMITED. THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATION. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT AUGUST 27^TH, 2011.

APPLY ONLINE BY GOING TO

http://chessandmusic.com/applications/view?id=2

FRIDAY KNIGHTS in FREMONT

WEEKLY RATED CHESS

January 7^th through January 29^th

^{This tournament is brought to you by the Achiever Institute and the TCAMA.}

The Friday Knights in Fremont chess program meets every Friday from 7:30 until 8:30, beginning January 7, 2011.

The entry fee for this tournament is $25 for five weeks.

The Friday Knights in Fremont Chess Tournament is a scholastic tournament designed and managed by nationally renowned chess instructor Chris Torres. Participants will play 1 USCF rated chess game each week as part of the ongoing tournament. The tournament structure will be that of a five round Swiss style rated event. All children attending this tournament must behave in accordance with the USCF tournament rules. All participants must be members of the USCF. If your child is not a member, your child can join or renew their USCF membership at the first meeting, or by going to uschess.org/

A USCF ID number is required in order to participate in the tournament.

FREMONT ACHIEVER CHESS TEAM

January 8^th through March 12^th

^{This program is brought to you by the Achiever Institute and the TCAMA.}

The Fremont Achiever Chess Team chess program meets every Saturday from 1:00 until 3:00, beginning January 8, 2011.

The tuition for this program is $180 for ten weeks.

The Fremont Achiever Chess Team has a very special chess program designed and taught by nationally renowned chess instructor Chris Torres. This class will provide experienced tournament players with instruction that will quickly increase their ability and understanding of chess. Participants will begin their afternoon by participating in an hour long chess class taught by Chris Torres. Students will then play 1 USCF rated chess game as part of the ongoing tournament and receive analysis of their play. All participants must be members of the USCF. If your child is not a member, your child can join or renew their USCF membership at the first meeting, or by going to uschess.org/

A USCF ID number is required in order to participate in the tournament.

Checks for both events should be made payable to The Achiever Institute, where they will be held.

43475 Ellsworth St. Fremont, CA 94539

(510) 226-6161 achieverinstitute.org

Mission San Jose Elementary School Summer Chess Camp

^{Home of the 2009 NATIONAL ELEMENTARY CHESS CHAMPIONS!}

This camp will feature chess instruction by:

· Joe Lonsdale (Head Coach of Mission San Jose Elementary School)

· Francisco Anchondo (Team Coach for Weibel Elementary School)

· Tans Hylkema (Team Coach for Collins Elementary School)

· Chris Torres (President of the Torres Chess and Music Academy)

Our coaches will use their decades of chess teaching experience to create a summer camp that is fun, competitive and educational. Attendees will receive the best training available and take part in USCF rated tournaments with awards given at the end of each week.

This class will meet from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Mondays through Thursdays,

June 27 to July 28 at Mission San Jose ES, 43545 Bryant St. Fremont, CA 94539.

FREMONT ACHIEVER CHESS TEAM

^{The Fremont Achiever Chess Team is brought to you by the Achiever Institute and the Torres Chess and Music Academy, a non-profit organization.}

The Fremont Achiever Chess Team chess program meets every Saturday from 1:00 until 3:00.

A USCF ID number is required in order to participate in the tournament.

Checks should be made payable to The Achiever Institute.

43475 Ellsworth St. Fremont, CA 94539

(510) 226-6161 achieverinstitute.org

Your child deserves the best chess instruction possible.

Make the right move and sign your aspiring chess champion up for our Chess program.TCAMA schools have placed first in 9 CalChess Championship Sections at the CalChess State Championships during the last four years. In 2009 Mission San Jose Elementary took first place in the K-6 championship section at the USCF Super Nationals in Nashville, Tennessee. According to the U.S. Chess Federation, no other California team has claimed the overall elementary school national title.

Mission San Jose Elementary School

Come and train with the 2009 National Champions!

2009 National Championship

Chris Torres is the newest addition to the MSJE chess team. He teaches there Monday nights with Joe Lonsdale and Richard Shorman. Chris also works with many of the kids privately. For more information on their first place finish at the nationals, read the following link:

http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/ci_12109183

The Mission San Jose Chess Club is run under the auspices of the Torres Chess and Music Academy.

Reasons Why You Should Choose the TCAMA

1. The Torres Chess and Music Academy is determined to deliver the very
best chess and music experience to as many children as possible.

2. All of our instructors are highly accomplished educators who have a transcendent talent in their area of specialty

3. The Torres Chess and Music Academy stresses a healthy attitude toward competition and good sportsmanship.

4. The Torres Chess and Music Academy uses a point reward system to positively reinforce student achievement.

5. The Torres Chess and Music Academy offers schools liability insurance.

6. The Torres approach has been used professionally since 1998.

7. The Torres Chess and Music Academy will not burden the schools we run programs at. Classrooms, flat desks, and application distribution are the only requirements The Torres Chess and Music Academy have for prospective schools.

8. The Torres Chess and Music Academy believe in offering our services at affordable prices that offer great value to our customers. This includes offering discounts and scholarships to those children who would not otherwise be able to participate.

9. The Torres Chess and Music Academy approach delivers a valuable experience to all students regardless of their talent level.

10. The Torres Chess and Music Academy instructors share a goal to offer an unparalled education in an atmosphere that stresses fun and comradery.

About Our Organization

Founded in 2005, the TCAMA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing instruction and opportunities to as many children as possible in the areas of chess and music. All of our instructors are highly accomplished educators who have a transcendent talent in their area of specialty. The TCAMA offers affordable classes through out Silicon Valley and will custom design these programs to fit the needs of the schools.