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Welcome to HOT Chess Academy

 

Highly Original Thinkers Chess Academy offers private and group chess lessons to students of all ages and levels.  We celebrate, honor, and respect the uniqueness of each student.  We also encourage our students to explore, express, and discover the enjoyment of chess. 

Spring Session II Group Class registration has begun.

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HOT Chess Academy
9900 Westpark Drive #284
Houston, TX 77063
713-412-3649

  News & Updates

UPCOMING TOURNAMENT:

 

Texas Scholastic Championships (February 18th-19th) - Dallas, Texas (Sheraton Downton)

The biggest TCA event of the year takes place February 18th - 19th in Dallas (Sheraton Downtown)!  More information, including links to online registration are available at the tournament website.  So, make your reservations soon!

 

February 4, 2012

 

Region IV Scholastic (St. Peter the Apostle)

A full update will be posted later this week, but I just received word and wanted to congratulate one student in particular...congratulations one winning first place!  Stay tuned...

 

January 28, 2012

 

A Houston Chess Legend Passes

A sad day is among us with the passing of Chess Coach Larry Englebretson.  I had the pleasure of working with Coach Larry for several years at different schools.  His teaching and passion for the game were second to none.  I am so thankful to have learned so many things on and off the chess board from him.  He was a true ambassador for our game and will be deeply missed.

 

Coach Larry's Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 11th, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., at TH Rogers (5840 San Felipe - Houston, Texas 77057). 

 

January 21, 2012

 

21st Klein Winter Scholastic Chess Tournament (Klein High School)

This tournament has had a huge turnout for as long as a remember and this year was no exception - 246 players!  Congratulations to the Village School and TH Rogers for their 1-2 finish in the Elementary Championships.  I am extremely proud of several of my students who were able to raise their ratings from 50-150 points!  Great job guys.  Keep it going!

 

January 7, 2012

 

Valley West Elementary School

This year started out with a bang!  Competition was very stiff.  The rivalry between TH Rogers and Village School showed with both teams scoring 14.5 team points in the Elementary Championships.  The Village School edged out TH Rogers to take 1st place on tiebreaks.  TH Rogers' Middle School Team took 2nd place.  Congratulations to both teams on a fantastic performance!  Excellent job to all those who worked hard on improvement over the Christmas break.  Your efforts were rewarded kindly.

 

Happy 2012!!!

Parents and students, I wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2012!  Without giving anything away, there will be many changes to the website this year.  Please check back for regular updates.