The Royal Knights will be traveling to many chess tournaments
this summer in order to build up players and gain some chess
experience. Summer is the best time to gain chess knowledge
and attend summer chess camps. I will be taking requests for
the Royal Knights Chess Team. If you wish to join the team,
here is what you need to know and agree to.
1. all expenses will be divided among players:
hotel ( 2, 3, or 4 per room plus cost of one coach's room)
gas, car rental if needed, parking fees
2. a $30 coaching fee per chess player (over night tournaments $100 per player)
3. if traveling with parent or family #1 does not apply
but a $30 coaching fee per player does and coach's room
4. must enjoy the passion of chess and have rating goals
5. If fundraisers are planed .... you need to help raise our goal.
Royal Knights Chess Team - Ray Martinez, chess coach
BUILDING CHESS PLAYERS and LEADERS and WINNERS.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Beginner? well, not anymore!
What is a beginner? Well, let me say this: A beginner is
a chess player who has been playing chess for less
than a year. However, so is a chess player who has played
longer than a year, but is still Under 1000 USCF rated points.
This past chess season I have train many chess players....
One comes to mind, his name is Michael Dylan Thomas
and all year I have told him and others that he is a beginner
since he is new to chess tournaments this year. Michael
has only played in 10 chess tournaments this season and
his USCF rating is now 1094. Michael is a Royal Knight.
He has won at least 5 Trophies in 10 chess tournaments.
1st place at Martin K~12 U1000 undefeated champion,
3rd place at Garza K~12 U1000, 3rd place at Edinburg's
"Battle of the Minds" tournament. He also scored 5 points
at Regionals ~ Elementary JV section, and 4 points at State.
Michael has achieved all this in 4 months. Beginner or not?
MICHAEL, YOU ARE NO LONGER A BEGINNER.
Now is the time to train harder and longer to reach your goals.
Michael wants to become a 1700 and soon. I know he will.
Michael I am so PROUD of you. I am honor to be
your teacher, coach, and fan....You bring glory to your
mother, family, school, me, and to the Royal Knights.
Beware of future GM Michael D. Thomas...chess destroyer!
a chess player who has been playing chess for less
than a year. However, so is a chess player who has played
longer than a year, but is still Under 1000 USCF rated points.
This past chess season I have train many chess players....
One comes to mind, his name is Michael Dylan Thomas
and all year I have told him and others that he is a beginner
since he is new to chess tournaments this year. Michael
has only played in 10 chess tournaments this season and
his USCF rating is now 1094. Michael is a Royal Knight.
He has won at least 5 Trophies in 10 chess tournaments.
1st place at Martin K~12 U1000 undefeated champion,
3rd place at Garza K~12 U1000, 3rd place at Edinburg's
"Battle of the Minds" tournament. He also scored 5 points
at Regionals ~ Elementary JV section, and 4 points at State.
Michael has achieved all this in 4 months. Beginner or not?
MICHAEL, YOU ARE NO LONGER A BEGINNER.
Now is the time to train harder and longer to reach your goals.
Michael wants to become a 1700 and soon. I know he will.
Michael I am so PROUD of you. I am honor to be
your teacher, coach, and fan....You bring glory to your
mother, family, school, me, and to the Royal Knights.
Beware of future GM Michael D. Thomas...chess destroyer!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Spring Break Chess Workshops
Spring Break Chess Workshops
March 13 & 15
Tuesday and Thursday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
12 hours of pure chess
Only $75
Brownsville Royal Knights
1304 Crestview Drive
(956) 561-1034
broyalknights@rgv.rr.com
Ray Martinez
chess coach – trainer in the art of thinking
Monday, November 21, 2011
Jonathan G. Cortes Wins 1st Place
It was November 11, 2011, and I was driving to Stripes
that beautiful Saturday morning for some of their awesome
tacos. I had a feeling it was going to be awesome day
with great results for my chess students. One of them:
Jonathan G. Cortes who is new to the Royal Game would
participate in the Rancho Verde Chess Tournament. He had
competed in three others ( Garcia MS, Porter HS and
Paredes Elementary ) with good results. He is on his way to
becoming a true chess tournament player: he notates every
game, uses a chess clock, and study his chess notes.
I am very proud of him and believe he will become a very
strong chess player. One of his goals is to reach a 900 rating
this year and 1200 - 1300 rating next year. Another one
is to become a movie director. Jonathan is an eleven year
old 4th grader at Elgy Elementary. As his chess coach,
I can only say, " go for it Jonathan, you are a Champion.
Set your goals and dreams high. Yes! you can achieve
any goal you set your mind to do". Bravo Jonathan!!!
Bravo for winning 1st place in the Under 400 section.
that beautiful Saturday morning for some of their awesome
tacos. I had a feeling it was going to be awesome day
with great results for my chess students. One of them:
Jonathan G. Cortes who is new to the Royal Game would
participate in the Rancho Verde Chess Tournament. He had
competed in three others ( Garcia MS, Porter HS and
Paredes Elementary ) with good results. He is on his way to
becoming a true chess tournament player: he notates every
game, uses a chess clock, and study his chess notes.
I am very proud of him and believe he will become a very
strong chess player. One of his goals is to reach a 900 rating
this year and 1200 - 1300 rating next year. Another one
is to become a movie director. Jonathan is an eleven year
old 4th grader at Elgy Elementary. As his chess coach,
I can only say, " go for it Jonathan, you are a Champion.
Set your goals and dreams high. Yes! you can achieve
any goal you set your mind to do". Bravo Jonathan!!!
Bravo for winning 1st place in the Under 400 section.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Paredes Chess Tournament
The Royal Knights arrived at Americo Paredes Elementary
on Saturday, November 5, 2011, to battle for checkmates.
This morning would bring 761 chess players in hopes of
winning a trophy. The pairings were all set thanks to James
Houghtaling and Remy Ferrari of Paperclip Pairings.
However, this tournament was not as strong as the past
three: Garcia MS, Oliveira MS, and Porter HS.
against older students, although all students were in the
same level of skill. The parents that complained do not
understand CHESS and the Person that make this new
change does not know that this change HURTS the chess
players that are going to complete in the State and
National Events. Our players complete against very strong
and well prepared chess players from all over the United
States. Our players must prepare by playing against stronger
players or players of the same strength
( rating not age or grade ) . I have the solution.
I know that the K-12 under 400 section is a must section
because the weakest chess players play in this section
and they have a CHANCE to win a trophy or medal. This
chess players are new to the game and NEED to be
SUCCESSFUL in order for us to build them up...
otherwise they might stop Chess. Our older chess players
( 4 - 12 graders ), must play against higher rated players
every single round thereby making it is hard and in most
cases impossible to win 2 points . K-5 under 1000 and
K-12 under 1000 sections why? In this sections there was
maybe one or two good matches and not for every player...
too many weak players in this sections. The weak players
must play in the K-12 Under 400. One section only
K-12 Under 1000 is best. There was one section that did
what it needed to do: K-12 Under 1300 . Now, for the
"OPEN", let me say that this section should be renamed
the "1400 and ABOVE" and please do not use the
word "OPEN" as then everyone can play in this section.
This section should be reserve for the strongest
chess players only. At this tournament there was
42 of 64 players under 1400,
some of the top boards complained that there is no
completion. Our "top boards" need to complete against
strong players every single round not only 1 or maybe 2.
New York is always playing against stronger
chess players and that is why they are ready and also so
strong. We need this change! In order to better prepare
our chess players they must play in strong chess
tournaments. I suggest the following 6 Sections:
KINDER ONLY division no 1st graders,
K-12 under 500 (beginners), K-12 (501 - 900),
K-12 (901 - 1199), K-12 (1200 - 1499) and for the
strongest players: "RESERVE 1500 and ABOVE" section
which would allow adults and college students but only
those who have ratings of 1500 and above... I know this
will better prepare our chess players. Let's think of our
chess players and what is best for them. The Chess Players
that go to State and National events need your help. This
game is about skill not age or grade and always will be.
on Saturday, November 5, 2011, to battle for checkmates.
This morning would bring 761 chess players in hopes of
winning a trophy. The pairings were all set thanks to James
Houghtaling and Remy Ferrari of Paperclip Pairings.
However, this tournament was not as strong as the past
three: Garcia MS, Oliveira MS, and Porter HS.
| Some parents complained that it was unfair for their Primary K-3 or Elementary K-5 children to complete |
same level of skill. The parents that complained do not
understand CHESS and the Person that make this new
change does not know that this change HURTS the chess
players that are going to complete in the State and
National Events. Our players complete against very strong
and well prepared chess players from all over the United
States. Our players must prepare by playing against stronger
players or players of the same strength
( rating not age or grade ) . I have the solution.
I know that the K-12 under 400 section is a must section
because the weakest chess players play in this section
and they have a CHANCE to win a trophy or medal. This
chess players are new to the game and NEED to be
SUCCESSFUL in order for us to build them up...
otherwise they might stop Chess. Our older chess players
( 4 - 12 graders ), must play against higher rated players
every single round thereby making it is hard and in most
cases impossible to win 2 points . K-5 under 1000 and
K-12 under 1000 sections why? In this sections there was
maybe one or two good matches and not for every player...
too many weak players in this sections. The weak players
must play in the K-12 Under 400. One section only
K-12 Under 1000 is best. There was one section that did
what it needed to do: K-12 Under 1300 . Now, for the
"OPEN", let me say that this section should be renamed
the "1400 and ABOVE" and please do not use the
word "OPEN" as then everyone can play in this section.
This section should be reserve for the strongest
chess players only. At this tournament there was
42 of 64 players under 1400,
some of the top boards complained that there is no
completion. Our "top boards" need to complete against
strong players every single round not only 1 or maybe 2.
New York is always playing against stronger
chess players and that is why they are ready and also so
strong. We need this change! In order to better prepare
our chess players they must play in strong chess
tournaments. I suggest the following 6 Sections:
KINDER ONLY division no 1st graders,
K-12 under 500 (beginners), K-12 (501 - 900),
K-12 (901 - 1199), K-12 (1200 - 1499) and for the
strongest players: "RESERVE 1500 and ABOVE" section
which would allow adults and college students but only
those who have ratings of 1500 and above... I know this
will better prepare our chess players. Let's think of our
chess players and what is best for them. The Chess Players
that go to State and National events need your help. This
game is about skill not age or grade and always will be.
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