tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74196837096669438562024-03-13T22:51:54.390-07:00Pictureswww.chesspanda.comJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.comBlogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-73749196953849983872012-11-21T03:01:00.001-08:002012-11-21T03:01:44.513-08:00Panda Chess Academy Tournament #179<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandachessacademy/7953582316/" title="Panda Chess Academy Tournament #179"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8441/7953582316_2d6f3eec80.jpg" alt="Panda Chess Academy Tournament #179 by Panda Chess Academy" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandachessacademy/7953582316/">Panda Chess Academy Tournament #179</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandachessacademy/">Panda Chess Academy</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p></p>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-54779966447802958642011-10-21T02:57:00.001-07:002011-10-21T02:57:20.289-07:0010/20/11 08:21:20 PM<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandachessacademy/6265426319/" title="10/20/11 08:21:20 PM"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/6265426319_baa1e558d5.jpg" alt="10/20/11 08:21:20 PM by Panda Chess Academy" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandachessacademy/6265426319/">10/20/11 08:21:20 PM</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandachessacademy/">Panda Chess Academy</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p></p>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-83259166078558797082011-06-15T15:39:00.000-07:002011-06-15T15:39:26.058-07:00<div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rg9kruFQDM5_7l05PliDSYYe9zT0rtQQ58c7NgyMYVEWZgicFPFZ-9phv78HmLvWDqJLNFMnB7eQtzfAgZtI6U4rXZsJYsLGEOGJUmj2J9ipIzSkl7dy0l_GPbiTwQWT1F6fKgf5czSO/s1600/IMG_1023.JPG'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rg9kruFQDM5_7l05PliDSYYe9zT0rtQQ58c7NgyMYVEWZgicFPFZ-9phv78HmLvWDqJLNFMnB7eQtzfAgZtI6U4rXZsJYsLGEOGJUmj2J9ipIzSkl7dy0l_GPbiTwQWT1F6fKgf5czSO/s320/IMG_1023.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-61047715992703767762011-05-28T19:54:00.001-07:002011-05-28T19:54:05.243-07:00<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/28/3764.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/28/s_3764.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-64439309152685377132011-05-28T19:47:00.001-07:002011-05-28T19:47:19.113-07:00<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/28/3744.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/28/s_3744.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/28/3745.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/28/s_3745.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/28/3746.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/28/s_3746.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-132756073250035732011-05-28T19:37:00.001-07:002011-05-28T19:37:39.140-07:00<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/28/3719.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/28/s_3719.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/28/3720.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/28/s_3720.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-34837623662790411542011-05-28T19:32:00.001-07:002011-05-28T19:32:56.538-07:00
Test<br />Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-70926763764957405932011-05-28T19:22:00.001-07:002011-05-28T19:22:35.983-07:00
Test
<br />Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-48820022037525862242009-01-20T14:17:00.001-08:002009-01-20T14:17:55.739-08:00This site has moved to: <a href="http://jeffa.typepad.com/chesspanda/">http://jeffa.typepad.com/chesspanda/</a>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-61911581075618340252009-01-20T13:39:00.000-08:002009-01-20T13:42:14.350-08:00ChessTempo.Com and The Chess Tactics ServerRight now I really like <a href="http://chesstempo.com/">www.chesstempo.com.</a>
I personally use it myself and recommend it to players of all ratings.
This site is basically a replica of <a href="http://chess.emrald.net/links.php">The Chess Tactics Server</a> with additonal features.Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-24131046516543021322009-01-08T09:56:00.001-08:002009-01-08T09:56:28.433-08:00Tournament this Friday and SundayHello everyone. I would like to remind you that there is a USCF rated Game 30 tournament this Friday at 6pm, and Sunday at 4:00pm. Please visit <a href="http://www.chesspanda.com">www.chesspanda.com</a> for more details. <div> <br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div><br></div><div>Coach Jeff</div><div><br>-- <br>Sent from my phone. <br><br><br> </div> Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-36376233309522890712008-12-30T12:18:00.000-08:002008-12-30T12:19:44.237-08:00TwitterSo far Twitter is great. I will use twitter for a lot of things chess-related now.Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-32656018496187548052008-12-16T12:58:00.000-08:002008-12-16T13:01:29.717-08:00National Championship in Orlando Florida: Congratulations Village School and Bellaire High SchoolBellaire High School: 11th Grade National Champions
10th Grade Co-Champions
Village School: 2nd Place in 3rd Grade.
Very well done!Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-14161281323203867832008-12-12T07:52:00.001-08:002008-12-12T07:52:13.131-08:00Tournament tonight and online calendarHello everyone.<div><br></div><div>I am reminding you that there is a chess tournament this evening (Friday) at 6pm.<br><br>Also please visit <a href="http://www.chesspanda.com">http://www.chesspanda.com</a> to see a calendar listing the Holiday closings. <br> </div><div><br></div><div>Round 1 begins at 6pm</div><div>3 Rounds of G/30 with 5 second delay.</div><div> A first place trophy will be awarded.</div><div>Entry fee is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please e-mail me if you plan on playing.</span></span></div> <div><br></div><div>We are also having our Game 45 tournament on Sunday at 4:00pm.</div><div><br></div><div>Visit <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.chesspanda.com" target="_blank">www.chesspanda.com</a> </span> for more info.</div> Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-77465142600302103262008-12-03T21:26:00.001-08:002008-12-03T21:26:42.532-08:00Tournament this Friday<div>Hello everyone. I am just reminding you of the tournament this Friday. It will be special because the Bellaire High School team (very strong!) will be holding a practice session.</div><div><br></div><div>Round 1 begins at 6pm</div> <div>3 Rounds of G/30 with 5 second delay.</div><div> A first place trophy will be awarded.</div><div>Entry fee is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-weight:bold">Please e-mail me if you plan on playing.</span></span></div> <div><br></div><div>We are also having our Game 45 tournament on Sunday at 4:00pm.</div><div><br></div><div>Visit <span style="font-weight:bold"><a href="http://www.chesspanda.com" target="_blank">www.chesspanda.com</a> </span> for more info.</div> Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-43165059977229642422008-11-30T11:37:00.001-08:002011-05-28T19:48:16.172-07:00Academy Closed SundayI am just reminding everyone that the academy is closed for the weekend because I am out of town for the holiday weekend.<div>I wish everyone a nice weekend.</div><div>
</div><div>I have added a calendar to <a href="http://www.chesspanda.com">www.chesspanda.com</a> showing future holiday closings as well. </div> <div>
</div><div>Thanks,</div><div>
</div><div>Coach Jeff</div><div>
--
<a href="http://www.chesspanda.com">http://www.chesspanda.com</a>
</div> <br />Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-86659619779536462742008-11-25T10:10:00.001-08:002008-11-25T10:12:27.507-08:00State ChampCongratulations to Jeff Feng for winning the State Championship! <div>
</div><div>He went to the tournament with a simple plan:</div><div>
</div><div>"Focus on beating the lower rated players". </div><div>
</div><div>This is one of the secrets to becoming a great player. I didn't figure that out until I was 2100 or so. </div><div>
</div>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-17211127691362737702008-11-22T12:46:00.001-08:002008-11-22T12:47:11.626-08:00State Grade GamesI currently am at the State Grade Championship observing some of my students. Here are some interesting games:<div><a href="http://www.chesspanda.com/stategames.htm">www.chesspanda.com/stategames.htm</a></div>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-34886544501290074012008-11-21T17:52:00.001-08:002008-11-21T17:53:06.937-08:00Thomas Williamson is 6-0!Thomas has played two times at the Panda Chess Academy with two first places.
He is undefeated with 6-0.
<a href="http://www.chesspanda.com/cpa.htm"><span style="font-size:180%;">Click here to see the games.</span></a>Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-74045084025097291122008-11-20T10:47:00.000-08:002008-11-20T10:55:12.148-08:00Friday Tournament at 6pmHello everyone.<div><br></div><div>I am reminding you that there is a chess tournament tomorrow (Friday) night at 6pm, even though there is the State Championship this weekend. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Round 1 begins at 6pm</div> <div>3 Rounds of G/30 with 5 second delay.</div><div> A first place trophy will be awarded.</div><div>Entry fee is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please e-mail me if you plan on playing.</span></span></div> <div><br></div><div>We are also having our Game 45 tournament on Sunday at 4:00pm.</div><div><br></div><div>Visit <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.chesspanda.com" target="_blank">www.chesspanda.com</a> </span> for more info.</div> Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-31484899298591989762008-11-13T20:52:00.001-08:002008-11-13T20:52:27.730-08:00Chess tournament is Friday at 6pm!Hello everyone.<div><br></div><div>I am reminding you that there is a chess tournament tomorrow (Friday) night at 6pm.</div><div><br></div><div>Round 1 begins at 6pm</div><div>3 Rounds of G/30 with 5 second delay.</div><div> A first place trophy will be awarded.</div><div>Entry fee is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please e-mail me if you plan on playing.</span></span></div> <div><br></div><div>We are also having our Game 45 tournament on Sunday at 4:00pm.</div><div><br></div><div>Visit <span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.chesspanda.com" target="_blank">www.chesspanda.com</a> </span> for more info.</div> Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-1866663606000517182008-11-11T10:27:00.001-08:002008-11-11T10:27:22.451-08:00Link, again (sorry)Sorry about that, this should finally work.<br>Thanks for your patience. <br><br><a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p0VWaH-Z9VzNdHf_EqbAwYQ">http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p0VWaH-Z9VzNdHf_EqbAwYQ</a><br> <br><br> Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-45794031845825437082008-11-11T10:17:00.001-08:002008-11-11T10:17:47.963-08:00Oops, here is the link:<a href="?shva=1#compose">http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p0VWaH-Z9VzNdHf_EqbAwYQ&hl=en<br></a> Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-73494699247808912292008-11-11T10:07:00.001-08:002008-11-11T10:07:38.143-08:00Registration/Contact infoI am trying to update my contact information and also make sure that I am not sending e-mails to those who do not wish to receive them.<br><br>Please take a minute to fill out this contact information form. In the future I only plan to contact those who fill this form out. Thanks.<br> <br><br><br> Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419683709666943856.post-65328528386042189832008-11-06T07:12:00.001-08:002008-11-06T07:12:41.187-08:00Chess tournament is Friday at 6pm!Hello everyone.<div><br></div><div>I am reminding you that there is a chess tournament tomorrow (Friday) night at 6pm.</div><div><br></div><div>Round 1 begins at 6pm</div><div>3 Rounds of G/30 with 5 second delay.</div><div> A first place trophy will be awarded.</div><div>Entry fee is $10 for members, $15 for non-members.</div><div><br></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Please e-mail me if you plan on playing.</span></span></div> <div><br></div><div>We are also having our Game 45 tournament on Sunday at 4:00pm.</div><div><br></div><div>Visit <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.chesspanda.com">www.chesspanda.com</a> </span> for more info.</div> Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032133876129602986noreply@blogger.com0