Chess Tournament News:
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1). Parents - This will be a drop off event for your student
Sorry, but our home does not have extra room for parents & siblings. If this is your first time having an event with us, you can stay for the 1st hour to see all that is going on and to feel more comfortable leaving your child with us. We are parents first and we want all parents and kids to feel comfortable with us!!!
2). We will provide lunch to all players
To make the tournament flow easier for us and the players, we have a pizza lunch from Papa Johns, salad, and drinks. We are going to play 2 rounds then everyone will break for lunch and a chess lesson before the next round.
3). All players need to wear athletic shoes
After a player finishes their game, they go outside. We need to provide a quite tournament room for the remaining playing students. We have a shaded deck area with a ceiling fan for students who don't want to play. We have a new fenced in yard, playset, tire swing and more. At all times, there will be outside supervision. See pictures below.
4). 38 Players Max
Our large school tournaments (pre-Covid) had 120-170 players, so register fast for this tournament.
When we fill up, we will close the tournament! Last 8 tournaments we have closed early.
5). Need to Come Late or Leave Early?
If you know you will be late to the tournament (arriving around 11:30-11:45), but you want your student to participate you can receive a 1st round bye. Your child will not play their 1st game, but will receive 1/2 point for that round, then your child would play the next 3 games. If you know you need to leave early (leaving around 3:00), you can request a 4th round bye. Your child would play 3 games and miss the last game but receive 1/2 point score for that last game. You can place your BYE request on the registration form.
Chess Makes Kids Smart,
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This Chess Event Allows Time
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Coaches and Tournament Directors
Coaches Arthur, James, Joshua, and Krista Alton |
Since 2018 Coaches Arthur and Krista have worked 2 National Events a year!
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Coaches Arthur and Krista are so proud of all their students who attended Nationals!!!
We had 38 students in attendance! We were most excited with all the students who attended Nationals for the 1st time!!! ... Ethan Tyler, Addison Rowe, Easton Rowe, Jailyn Johnson, Alessandro Aledo, Roly Rodriguez Saatvik Dasari, Sanjeev Premkumar, Eric Huang, Kate McDonough, Kai Edgerton, Oscar Wrobleski, and Zachary Hudson |
2023 Summer Camp Schedule
Professional, Affordable, Organized, Competitive, and Fun !!!
TESTIMONY: Thank you Krista & Arthur! I wanted to tell you my son has been to 3 Chess camps this summer (broke our budget...) and said the Altons' camp was THE BEST!!! 💟 And I only agree - thank you so much for your family-like atmosphere on top of all the Chess instruction and fun!
Marina Benova ......... July 2019
4 Professional Coaches Working!
National Master Corey Acor
To Contact Coach Corey go to Contact page...
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2 Mixed Doubles Teams Wins ... $50
Mixed Doubles = Best Boy & Girl Team
TOP SCHOOL Trophy ... for Overall Best School Performance
Mixed Doubles = Best Boy & Girl Team
TOP SCHOOL Trophy ... for Overall Best School Performance
New Year Eve Chess Celebration!
December 31st
Chess Instruction for All Students ... will occur throughout the night, including some private lessons!!!
4 Professional Chess Coaches Working this Event !!!
Save the Date!!!
7th Annual Tampa Bay Rated ...
"All Girls"
Chess Tournament
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
10:00 - 5:00pm
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2 DIVISIONS: 4 rounds, no elimination
***Very Beginner Friendly*** 1) Intermediate ....... U900 ... Play for top 3 trophies/medals 2) Beginners ........…… U400 ... Play for top 3 trophies/medals |
Coaches Arthur and Krista will be celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary during Thanksgiving break. We want to wish you all a very blessed Thanksgiving. We all have much to be thankful for!!! |
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4th Annual
Halloween Fun Chess Event !!! Saturday, October 29th ........ 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Costume Contest
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Students Will Learn the
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Last Year was a Big Success!!!
New This Year:
Pizza for everyone!
Class Schedule:
The class program starts August 29th or August 31st
These classes are small usually with 6-10 students, very interactive!
All classes have spots open for NEW STUDENTS!
Beginners Class ....... Mondays @ 4:oopm
Instructor: Coach Krista for 60 - 70 minutes per class
Instructor: Coach Krista for 60 - 70 minutes per class
Schedule:
FULL PROGAM: Monday, August 29th ......... 12 classes ........ November 14th
Fall Part 1: Monday, August 29th ..................... 6 classes ........ October 3rd
Fall Part 2: Monday, October 10th .................. 6 classes ........ November 14th
Beginners/Intermediate Class ....... Wednesdays @ 4:0opm Instructor: Coach Joshua for 60 - 70 minutes per class
Schedule:
FULL PROGAM: Wednesday, August 31st ......... 12 classes ........ November 16th
Fall Part 1: Wednesday, August 31st ..................... 6 classes ........ October 5th
Fall Part 2: Wednesday, October 12th .................. 6 classes ........ November 16th
Our Students and Coach are on Fire!! |
TNT Club - Tuesday Night Teens!
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NEW Teen Class ...... Intermediate/Advance Class ....... Tuesdays @ 7:0opm Instructor: Coach James for 60 - 70 minutes per class
Schedule:
FULL PROGAM: Tuesday, August 30th ......... 12 classes ........ November 15th
Fall Part 1: Tuesday, August 30th ..................... 6 classes ........ October 4th
Fall Part 2: Tuesday, October 11th ................... 6 classes ........ November 15th
TEEN Intermediate - Advance Class ....... For students ages 12 - 18 who are competitive chess players and want to have more chess theory. Students will learn more chess openings, more end game patterns and more strategies for winning at chess. USCF chess rating approximal 500 - 1200. Primary teacher is James Alton.
Kick off Summer Fun...
Blitz Chess Tournament
Plus ... Bughouse Fun
Saturday, May 28th
10:00 - 2:30
$150 in Multiple Cash Prizes
2021 News:
1). Coach Krista Alton was elected to be a Regional Director to the board of the Florida Chess Association.
2). Coach Krista is the state representative for the
US Chess Women's Committee!
3). US Chess Women’s Program Grant Recipients Announced... Good news for girls in Florida... see information below.
US Chess Women’s Program Grant Recipients Announced
By Jennifer Shahade|July 16, 2019|Kids, News, US Chess Press, Women
US Chess is delighted to announce the recipients of the US Chess Women’s Program Grant, funded by a generous gift in partnership with the Saint Louis Chess Club.
The extremely competitive selection process attracted 40 applicants from across the United States. Ultimately, 11 programs have been granted funds by a committee that included US Chess Women’s Program Director Jennifer Shahade, who said: “I was blown away by the quality of the applications. There are so many incredible organizers and affiliates across the country who are hungry to do more to bring girls and women into the game, and the dollars donated will have a multiplying effect when accounting for the passion and drive behind the projects.”
Rex Sinquefield, who founded the Saint Louis Chess Club with Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield, told US Chess, “It’s great to see the commitment and passion organizers all over the country have for female empowerment through chess. Jeanne and I are proud to be a part of a movement toward a more balanced gender ratio in chess and expect many of the girls who benefit from this grant program to be watching, and one day playing in a top event like the Cairns’ Cup.”
Award recipients are listed below. Look for updates as projects kick off on uschess.org/clo.
By Jennifer Shahade|July 16, 2019|Kids, News, US Chess Press, Women
US Chess is delighted to announce the recipients of the US Chess Women’s Program Grant, funded by a generous gift in partnership with the Saint Louis Chess Club.
The extremely competitive selection process attracted 40 applicants from across the United States. Ultimately, 11 programs have been granted funds by a committee that included US Chess Women’s Program Director Jennifer Shahade, who said: “I was blown away by the quality of the applications. There are so many incredible organizers and affiliates across the country who are hungry to do more to bring girls and women into the game, and the dollars donated will have a multiplying effect when accounting for the passion and drive behind the projects.”
Rex Sinquefield, who founded the Saint Louis Chess Club with Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield, told US Chess, “It’s great to see the commitment and passion organizers all over the country have for female empowerment through chess. Jeanne and I are proud to be a part of a movement toward a more balanced gender ratio in chess and expect many of the girls who benefit from this grant program to be watching, and one day playing in a top event like the Cairns’ Cup.”
Award recipients are listed below. Look for updates as projects kick off on uschess.org/clo.
- Girls to Grandmasters (G2GM), a New York non-profit founded by Kastern McVay and Nicole Maffeo, will host a series of workshops in Central Park Chess & Checkers House designed to both teach chess skills and intentionally build girls’ self-esteem via a confidence coach.
- Ranae Bartlett, the Executive Director of the Madison City Chess League, will further her efforts to bring more girls into the game in Madison, Alabama, culminating with a trip to the 2020 KCF All-Girls Nationals in Chicago.
- Elizabeth Shaughnessy, the director of the Berkeley Chess School, received a grant for “Queens Rule!” a pilot program funding afterschool chess clubs for girls in three poorly resourced Title I schools in the Bay Area.
- Latasha Taste-Walker, the director of Development at Communities in Schools of the Midlands in South Carolina, will use the funds to bring more girls to after-school chess clubs for at-risk-youth.
- The Chess and Science Festival and All Female tournament, an event that showcases the links between chess and STEM, is organized by three-time US Women’s Champ WGM Anjelina Belakovskaia and will be held in Tucson, Arizona on Nov 24, 2019.
- The Chess Moms Can Play Chess, Too in Raleigh, North Carolina (October 9th) will coach moms to play competitive chess and will include a US Chess tournament game requirement.
- The Florida State 1st Woman's Chess Championship was scheduled for March 14th - 15th 2020 was organized by Kevin Pryor, Bryan Tillis, and Krista Alton on behalf of the Florida Chess Association. However, this event was cancelled due to Covid-19.
- The Chess-in-the-Schools All-Girls Tournament will host a free girls’ event in March 2020 that has attracted hundreds of girls in previous editions.
- Jay Stallings of the California Chess Youth League received a grant for a quartet of festive educational events centering on female empowerment and mentorship.
- Robin Ramson, director of the non-profit “Chess Girls DC” earned a grant that will help girls with limited resources to attend and play in her popular event, the third annual Girls and Women Regional Chess Tournament (October 19, 2019).
- The Philadelphia Chess Society will organize local Girls Club Rooms similar to our National Event rooms, as well as send a bus full of girls to the 2020 KCF All-Girls nationals, under the banner of the “Philadelphia Girls Chess Society.”
20 Players Max.....
Students Must Bring Lunch, 2 Drinks, Bathing Suit, & Towel
Students Must Bring Lunch, 2 Drinks, Bathing Suit, & Towel
We are Offering Pool Fun at the End of the Day for Kids who want to Play.....
Pool Time Includes... Water Guns, Water Basketball, and Water Volleyball
Parents will need to sign our 1 page standard waver form to participate in these events. Thank you.
Pool Time Includes... Water Guns, Water Basketball, and Water Volleyball
Parents will need to sign our 1 page standard waver form to participate in these events. Thank you.
Spots Open
Kick off Summer Fun...
Blitz & BugHouse Chess Tournaments!!!
Plus ..... Swimming Pool Fun at the End of the Day
Saturday, August 3rd ........ 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday, August 3rd ........ 9:30am - 4:30pm
Meet at Coaches Arthur and Krista's Home
5502 Pine Bay Dr. Tampa FL. 33625
Parents, this is a drop off at 9:30am then at 4:30pm pick up your student event...
Happy New Year 2022
Want lessons from the top player/coach in the Tampa Bay area?
National Master Corey Acor
Corey is an excellent high level chess coach! Coach Corey's full time job is teaching chess lessons in the Tampa Bay area. He currently holds several state titles. He is taking new students; his new student rates begin around ($70.00-$75.00) per hour.
National Master Corey Acor
Corey is an excellent high level chess coach! Coach Corey's full time job is teaching chess lessons in the Tampa Bay area. He currently holds several state titles. He is taking new students; his new student rates begin around ($70.00-$75.00) per hour.
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Since 2018, Coaches Krista & Arthur have hosted the Girls Club Room. We schedule fun & learning events between rounds ... |
US Chess Nationals
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Joshua wins $50 in the St. Petersburg Chess Tournament
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One Session for 2 Student Pricing .................... Students need to be at a similar chess level
Both students are sharing one lesson
Package of 4 Lessons for 2 Students is ............... 50% Off for 2nd Student $300 Package of 10 Lessons for 2 Students is ............ 50% Off for 2nd Student $650
Have 2 children with very different skill levels? You want each child to have their own private lessons and want a sibling discount? Click on the package you are interested in and a special discount will be a the bottom of the form. Pricing will be for 8 lessons or 20 lessons.
Want Private Online Lessons?
Online lessons are $50.00 for 60 - 70 minutes of instruction
Package of 4 is $200 …..….. Now on sale for $190
Package of 10 is $500 ......... Now on sale for $475
One Session for 2 Student Pricing .................... Students need to be at a similar chess level
Both students are sharing one lesson
Package of 4 Lessons for 2 Students is ............... 50% Off for 2nd Student $270
Package of 10 Lessons for 2 Students is ............ 50% Off for 2nd Student $650
*Have 2 children with very different skill levels? You want each child to have their own private lessons and want a sibling discount? Click on the package you are interested in and a special discount will be a the bottom of the form. Pricing will be for 8 lessons or 20 lessons.
The Fall Semester Program Total program 7 weeks from June - August
Students at times miss a class for various reasons, this program is designed so that you are buying only the price of 5 classes plus giving you 1 bonus classes. If you miss a class you still have a good deal. Class attendance is for the Fall semester, unused classes do not carry forward. Please contact the coaches if family circumstances change, we will try to work something out.
Special Deal .... Purchase 5 classes and get 1 FREE !!!
5th Annual
"All Girls" Chess Tournament Event
Tampa Bay Rated Scholastic School Tournaments...
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Due to Covid-19 we have canceled our all our large in-school tournaments. We are hoping to bring these larger tournaments back in 2021
Coach Arthur and Coach Krista pray for our community, our state, our country, and our world to be healthy & safe during this health crisis... May God be with us all. |
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Alton Academy 4 Chess
Bringing Chess to the Tampa Bay Area of Florida
and Online Chess to the World !!!
This online program is for the Fall Semester. We will have ongoing classes buy a few classes or the whole program it is up to you. Buy some now and if your child is loving it buy more later very flexible. The more you buy the cheaper the classes get.
Prices: $20 per class ....... buy in bulk and save!
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The fall semester program 10 weeks is priced at $200
Special Deal ........ buy 8 classes and get 2 free Purchase price for 8 classes ........ $160 get 10 classes The following purchase is for families with siblings ... Each student will get 10 classes
Fall Semester for 2 Students ........ $300 |
Parents with multiple children will need to buy classes for each child.
2019-2020 ................ Florida Chess Association ............ Board of Directors!
President: Kevin Pryor Vice President: Bryan Tillis Secretary: Matthew Kolcz Treasurer: Scott Cavan Northeast VP: Steve Lampkin Northwest VP: Tim Staley West VP: Krista Alton South VP: William Bowman Central VP: Paul Leggett At Large: Harvey Lerman At Large: Jon Haskel At Large: Daaim Shabazz At Large: Miguel Ararat
*If you do not feel comfortable leaving your child with us for the day, this is not the tournament for you. Our school tournaments will not start again until 2021. We will keep you posted...
This online program will have ongoing classes buy a few classes or buy many it is up to you. Buy some now and if your child is loving it buy more later very flexible. The more you buy the cheaper the classes get.
EXAMPLE: Plan to buy only Monday classes then miss one because of vacation take a Wednesday class for make up. Classes are priced per student if you have more children wanting chess buy more classes. When students show up for a class I will track their attendance.
Prices: $20 per class ....... buy in bulk and save!
You might say, "What about a sibling discounts?" When you purchase bigger packages the price per class goes down and parents get a discount. Parents with multiple children will need to buy more classes so that each child can participate.
National Chess Master
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Summer Small Group MASTER Class
For Players with 700 - 1600 Rating 8-12 students w/4 coaches PLUS Special USCF National Master 6 Weeks on TUESDAY Nights..... June 13th - July 21st |
Master Camp Photos
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Florida March Tournaments
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2020 Florida State
Scholastic Championship Orlando ..... March 6th - 8th HUGE SUCCESS!!! 350+ Students Participated |
2020 All Girls Scholastic & All Women Open Championship
North Miami ..... March 14th - 15th
Coach Krista will be working this tournament
All Players Will Receive a Commemorative Chess Board!
North Miami ..... March 14th - 15th
Coach Krista will be working this tournament
All Players Will Receive a Commemorative Chess Board!
18th Annual... The Southern Class Championship
Multi-Section Prize Money Tournament
$17,000 in Money Guaranteed!
Orlando ..... March 27th - 29th or 28th - 29th
Coaches Arthur and Krista will be working this tournament
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2020 Summer Camps Dates
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Coach Corey Teaching the Class
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Florida Chess News 2019:
2019-2020 ................ Florida Chess Association ............ Board of Directors!
President: Kevin Pryor Vice President: Bryan Tillis Secretary: Matthew Kolcz Treasurer: Scott Cavan Northeast VP: Steve Lampkin Northwest VP: Tim Staley West VP: Krista Alton South VP: William Bowman Central VP: Paul Leggett At Large: Harvey Lerman At Large: Jon Haskel At Large: Daaim Shabazz At Large: Miguel Ararat
In May 2019, Coaches Krista & Arthur worked for US Chess at the "K-6 Elementary Nationals" in Nashville, Tennessee; Planning and directing the Girls Club Room.
This is a great video from US Chess of kids talking about chess at this past "K-6 Elementary Nationals". They interview many kids, Charlotte was one of my favorites and she is here trying to win my "Tower Building Contest".
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K-12 Nationals Prep Class.....
3-Day Master Class over Thanksgiving Break
Nov 24th - 26th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Small Group - Max 14 Students with 4 Coaches
Plus, Instruction From National Master Todd Bryant
Emphasis on Higher Level Tournament Strategies ... Plus, game play with others with coaches assisting & teaching
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This is a MASTER Class...
It is OPEN for any higher level student Going to next month's National is not a requirement! |
Spots Open
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End of Summer Fun...
Blitz & BugHouse Tournaments !!!
Saturday, August 3rd ........ 9:30am - 4:30pm
1st Place Prize in the Blitz Tournament ...... $50.00 goes to ...... Duncan Laing!!!
1st Place Prize in the Blitz Tournament ...... $50.00 goes to ...... Duncan Laing!!!
