Coby Portales wins Chess Championship

Coby Portales has been working on this chess moves
and is on his way to becoming a top rank chess player.
He has been to tournaments this summer that have really
helped him develop his skills and confidence in his game.
This past weekend, September 29, 2012 at the
Miller Jordan Middle School Chess Tournament,
Coby's performance was outstanding. He won every
game. He became the "Elementary Chess Champion"
with 5 straight wins! Awesome job Coby!
I am very PROUD of you.

The Brownsville Royal Knights

presents
 Chess:  
"improvement starts here & now"

Thursdays

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

chess theory is key to winning
   $10 per player

  Chess Coach Ray Martinez 
“trainer in the art of thinking”

call or text today to reserve your child's spot.
(956) 561-1034 
  broyalknights@rgv.rr.com

1304 Crestview Drive

Brownsville, Texas 78520

also available for private lessons...
championship training at its best

DANIEL DELEON 
       1961 -2012

PROMOTES TO HEAVEN.
YOU WILL BE MISSED
MY FRIEND. THANK YOU
FOR ALL YOUR
PASSION FOR CHESS.....
I WILL THINK OF YOU
DURING EVERY CHESS
TOURNAMENT. YOUR LIFE
MATTERED AND TOUCHES
SO MANY.....YOU MADE
AN IMPACT ON US ALL!

Royal Knights Traveling Chess Team

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.

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!