Coach Tortoise’s Adventures In Chess

I found this mate-in-three puzzle by E.H. Shaw, first published by the British Chess Federation in 1936, to be quite a challenge. Ultimately

A “chip off the old block” is a well-known English idiom used to describe someone whose behavior, personality, or talents closely resemble t

Previously, I shared the “Scandalous Scandinavian Traps” I taught in the early 2010s to my star chess group in Fremont, California. When it

I am overwhelmed with sadness over the loss of my beloved niece, Dakota Torres-O’Callaghan. The shock of her passing still lingers, and it’s

Over the years, I have achieved significant success as a scholastic chess coach, employing a holistic training approach that has helped many

This week has been particularly challenging for me on a personal level. At times, it has felt as though I am confronting seemingly insurmoun

My dad, Douglas Torres, was born in Oakland, California on December 3, 1946 to Mary and Frank Torres of San Leandro. As a child, he excelled

Bring your daughters to the 2026 Fremont All-Girls Chess Championship on Sunday, April 26th, in Fremont, California. This exciting event is

Many Californians, even those passionate about chess, may not be familiar with the name of Patrick Wolff. Grandmaster Wolff has been a signi

As a chess teacher, I find genuine joy and pride when I lose to a student who beats me with truly brilliant tactic. Such moments affirm my e

As a seasoned chess instructor and the CalChess Scholastic Coordinator, I encourage my fellow coaches to regularly play against their studen

On this day, 67 years ago, International Master Emory Tate was born in Chicago, Illinois. He passed away in 2015, but I am committed to cont

Christmas is here, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing something special with the amazing readers in the Daily Chess Musings co

Following guidelines are an important way to learn how make better decisions in complex games. Popular Examples of basic strategy guidelines

Announcing the Fall 2025 Edition of the CalChess Journal I am thrilled to announce the release of the Fall 2025 edition of the CalChess Jour

The CalChess Grade Level Championship took place on November 8-9 against the backdrop of Northern California’s beautiful and often idyllic A