Chess
Rossinca Heritage School welcomes all
children to join our chess classes, taught by FIDE International Master Faik
Aleskerov. Each class is held once a
week, we provide all necessary materials. The children are prepared and encouraged
to participate in official chess tournaments. The program was established with the direct involvement of Bay Area Chess, Inc.Age:
children ages 5 and older
Chess is a quiet game of music of our mind - Leonid SuhorukovClass Schedule:
- Tuesday: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
- Tuesday: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Pricing:- $100/month
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$88 Rossinca students
Minimum enrollment is 4 children, maximum group size is 10 children
Teacher: Faik Aleskerov
About the coach:FIDE International Master Faik Aleskerov
IM Faik Aleskerov
Born in Baku, Faik is an active chess player. He started chess career at a young age (6), winning his first chess tournament among 10 year old school mates when he was just 6 years old. Throughout his career, he has been known for his wild and sharp style in chess. He has participated and won numerous international tournaments. Recently, he has joined the Texas Tech Chess team and became 2 times National Champion with Texas Tech team He is also the winner of the Pan American chess games 2013(5.5 out 6). Ultimately, he has earned an international master title in chess in 2012.
Notable Achievements
• Winner of the 40th People’s Tournament(2014)
• 3rd place in President’s Cup 2014
• Winner of Southwest Collegiate Championship 2014
• Winner of Pan American Chess Championship 2013 (top 3rd board)
• Winner of California Class Championship 2013
• Winner of Metropoliten Chess Invitational 2011 (Los Angeles, USA)
• National US Collegiate Chess Champion 2011,2012(Texas Tech)
• Youth Champion of Azerbaijan (1994, 1996, 1997)
• Bronze of World Youth Championship 1994 (Szeged Hungary)
• Bronze of World Youth Olympiad, 2000 (Azerbaijan Team)
• Winner of Baku International Open 2000 (7/7)
• 5th place in Aeroflot Open in Group C 2004, Moscow
• 1st prize in European Championship under 2400 rated players, 2004 Turkey
• 2nd place in US Master’s Open, US
• Spice Open 2nd place, 2010
• National Chess Congress 2010
• National Chess Congress 2010