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- Our Chess/Fuddruckers/Movie Days offer a great chance for students to improve their chess skills, enjoy a delicious lunch, and then go see a new kid's movie with their chess friends! (SMURFS 2)
- Girl Power! We had a record breaking number of girls playing in our tournament this past weekend. It's been great getting to know all of the terrific students & families through our chess program.
- CHESS CAMPERS take a break from their busy fun-filled day to gather together for a group photo. Thank you to all the campers for giving us an amazing week with each and every one of you!
- Ellery C. knows that chess helps students with logic, reasoning, following rules, sportsmanship, critical thinking, and concentration. And most of all- IT"S FUN!
- It is super-fun for students to play on themed chess sets - the featured set here is "Lord of the Rings"! Can you guess which character is the white King?
- Fiona, Zain, and Bodhi- three of the best little chess masters from the UCLA Lab School (formerly Seeds UES), shown here with their coach, Carl Vellotti.
- FRIDAY FUN KNIGHT GIVEAWAY! "Like" this post (on Facebook) to be entered into a drawing for a FREE entry to our Friday Fun Knight event! Winner to be posted at 7pm on Nov 8th! It's go time...LIKE!
- Our "Shining Star" Student of the Month is Aidan S.! This little boy is super-smart, always teachable, and a good friend to the other students in his weekly Honors Chess Class. Congrats to Aidan!!
- MAKING THE RIGHT MOVES: Students who play chess develop key life skills including increased problem-solving, improved memory, stronger concentration, & better organizational skills. Plus, it's fun!
- Conquering in Concord! Luke Harmon-Vellotti is pictured in northern CA with Carmen Pemsler, our long time Vellotti's Chess School student and girl's state champion. Wish them good luck! :)
- STUDENT OF THE MONTH! Annabel shows off her chess skills- proving that girls who love unicorns, and rainbows, and big flowers in their hair can love chess too!
- Congratulations to all the players in our 2013 "Happy Holidays" Chess Tournament! Players enjoyed pizza, holiday cookies, & a special treat bag to take home. Santa trophies, a raffle, & a lot of fun!
- Busy in Los Angeles! Photo shoots, interview for UCLA magazine (see article link), and Luke playing for the "LA Vibe" Chess Team. http://magazine.ucla.edu/ - http://uschessleague.com/losangeles.php
- Mikella T. (right) wins BIG at Girl's Championship, winning every match, showing great sportsmanship, and having fun with friends throughout! "LIKE" = Round-of-Applause!
- Visiting my online chess student, Gabriel E., in person this week in gorgeous beachfront Santa Monica, California! Wish him luck as he looks forward to tough competition at his upcoming tournament.
- Spuddy Buddy Fever! The entire Idaho Chess Team is bringing "buddys" to give to their opponents at the SuperNationals. "Like" to wish them good luck for the April, 2013 event! (www.IdahoChessTeam.com)
- It's time to enroll in your child's 2013/2014 "Young Chess Masters" Elementary School Program! Simply register here: www.SuccessInChess.com >> Click Elementary tab. New for this year: 25% savings!
- "Hi Daniel! My Grandson will take part in your Oct-31st Chess/Lego Camp. He's excited! I really believe that his ability to focus has improved since going to your chess classes. Thanks." - Rosemary T
- Congrats to our student, Olivia D., for her recent #1 listing as the leader in the national Grand Prix contest for Idaho chess players! Keep up the good work!
- Justin S. - "The Sly Fox" - forked, pinned and skewered his way to the top, pouncing on two state champions to clench the title of "2013 Summer Sizzlin' Chess Champion"! Read more
- Ketchum student, Trent is awesome! At our 5th annual Sun Valley Championship this past weekend, he brought a team from his school. Way to go, Trent, for inspiring your friends to play chess, too!
- CANDY CUP GIVEAWAY! "Like" this post to be entered into a drawing for a FREE chess school mug filled with Halloween candy treats. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Chess-Masters/133399243764
- We have students learning to play and improve their chess skills from all over the country. Here is a great pic of Ronin P. from Dover, Delaware who plays for Holy Cross Chess Team!
- CONGRATULATIONS, Luke! #1 in America after an incredible performance in LA: http://main.uschess.org/component/option,com_top_players/Itemid,371?op=list&month=1210&f=usa&l=Top+Age+13&h=Top+Age+13
- WHAT COULD BE BETTER than introducing students to chess? Our highly instructive & fun-packed approach to chess has helped students discover the joys of playing and mastering chess!
- Winter Classic Championship Raffle! "Like" this post & enter into a drawing for a FREE entry! Okay, it's go time...LIKE!
- New! Northwest Chess Magazine Article by Jeffrey Roland "13-yr-old Luke Harmon-Vellotti has been Idaho’s highest rated player since..." Read more: http://sponsorluke.com/nwchess.pdf
- A Blast from My Past! To my students: "Yes, I have ALWAYS loved playing and improving my chess just like you"--Coach Daniel Vellotti
- Ivy League schools are VERY big on making sure that students are community service minded.
- Thank you, Alan. I think you are pretty great, too! "Dear Mr. Vellotti: Thank you for teaching me about chess, and I loved playing with Legos. You are a fun teacher." - Alan G.
- "Like" this post to be entered into a drawing for FREE entry to our Holiday Chess Tourney + Party! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vellottis-Chess-School/348337945189132?sk=wall
- IDAHO CHESS TEAM Member - Olivia! "Like" to wish her good luck for the SuperNationals in April, 2013! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vellottis-Chess-School/348337945189132?sk=wall
- THANK YOU to the anonymous donor who left us a beautiful Ben's Bells wind chime on our doorstep! Read more about their "Celebration of Kindness" message here:
- "DAZZLE" CHESS SHIRTS! The students in this program were so happy to get their new shiny, holographic class t-shirts!
- All Vellotti's Chess School students like to have FUN! So it's no wonder our motto is "We Make Chess Fun!"
- "Griffin made a fine showing representing Adams Elementary - with one other student - he won 2nd place in his division. It was an honor to be invited by Vellotti's Chess School." - Lisa S.
- How does are Super-Star student Lillian start her Saturday mornings at 7am? Teaching her younger sister how to play Chess, of course!
- "I'M A CHESS GEEK!" says pop super-star Carly Rae Jepsen. Full story here about the singer's chess quest: http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2012/10/call-carly-rae-chess-geek
- YOU'RE VERY TALENTED! Congratulations on a successful advancement; You are all a shining example of excellence & commitment in our community!
- A BIG whopping CONGRATS to Andy M. for pinning, forking, and checkmating his way to the highest level of achievement at Vellotti's Chess School.
- Little Chess Masters (ages 3-5) absolutely LOVE coming to Chess Class. Just check out Logan's artwork: I Love Chess! http://www.littlechessmasters.com/ Read more
- Our tiniest chess kids love to play & win at their Little Chess Masters class! BIG SMILES!
- Summer fun at our Vellotti's Sun Valley Chess & Lego Camps! Our theme for the week: "Unleash Their Imagination!". http://www.vellottischessschool.com/
- This evening, I ran into one of my Little Chess Masters students. He was SO ecstatic to see me: "It's Mr. Vellotti!" I told him that I'd post his picture on online. So, here's to you!
- Did You Know? Carmen Pemsler, age 14, is Idaho's #1 ranked female chess player! More at: http://www.successinchess.com/Vellottis_Chess_Champ_Wows_in_Reno.pdf
- Thank a Veteran! Our Vellotti's chess student, Tucker, showed his appreciation by building this cool military chess set. http://www.successinchess.com/
- ARE YOU AS SMART AS A 5-YR OLD? Grace was able to quickly discern the checkmate move in this position during her "Young Chess Masters" class last week!
- Alex, a smart & hard working Riverstone International High School student havin' fun at the Chess Nationals with her team!
- Even Boise State football fans love to play chess; After going to the BSU game, Challis was excited to play in our "King's Conquest" Chess Tournament!
- "Ryder is signed up for the year and excited to continue chess next year! He loves it. Thanks for all you guys do!" - Kirstin B. Read more
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