What is the USCF and why do I need a membership?

All Panda Chess Academy tournaments are official United States Chess Federation events. Players who participate in them require a United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership. A USCF membership is required to enter almost every chess tournament in the United States. For more information visit: http://www.uschess.org

Do you offer group classes or private lessons?

I (Jeffrey Ashton) offer private lessons but my schedule has been busy lately. I am happy to refer parents to good coaches.

We have two group classes on Sundays.
4:30pm Advanced
5:30pm Intermediate

I usually recommend private lessons for beginners to make sure they know all of the rules.

I also highly recommend www.chessmagnetschool.com for beginners-advanced players. When signing up, use the classroom code: only68 if you wish for me to see how your child is doing. The 30-day free trial is enough for most players. The classroom code helps me as a coach. This way I may be able to offer some feedback in the future when the parents have chess questions. Please note that I am in no way affiliated with chessmagnet.com and I simply recommend them because I like their product.

Where are you located and how can we contact you?

We are located at 9900 Westpark #254 Houston, TX 77063. We are on the second floor in the back of the building.
The Gate Code is #003. 
Phone: (281) 940-8199*
Email: info@chesspanda.com

Email is the best way to get ahold of us! 

How do we know if a tournament is canceled due to weather or other unforeseen reasons?

We send out all major announcements via email. We also update the http://www.chesspanda.com website with important news. If there is severe weather, please make sure to check your email or visit our website before you make the drive to our tournament. 

How can my child become a USCF member or renew the membership?

If you would like to purchase a discounted United States Chess Federation membership, visit Jim Liptrap's website. Click on the options for "membership only". 

http://www.chess.jliptrap.us/enter.htm

Do you usually have space in tournaments available for non-members?

Our Friday tournaments sometimes come close to filling. Our Saturday tournaments usually have space. Tournaments are more likely to be full at the beginning of the semester.

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This site will be used to help people find information about Panda Chess Academy. We will try to continue to grow this site with useful questions and answers. If you have any questions, please send them to info@chesspanda.com.

When do tournaments resume for Spring 2013?

We resume January 11, 2013. All of the details can be found here.


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