Chess Fusion Academy by Arena FIDE Master - AFM Jun Gunayan

14/10/2024

Online chess training with 8-year old Navi from Claveria...

Love this yellow Active Dry DepEd Matatag Polo-shirt of mine ❤️

Thanks sir Mark Francisco for this nice shirt 😅

23/07/2024

🌟 Unlock Your Child’s Chess Potential! 🌟
Are you a proud parent of a budding chess prodigy? 🤩 Is your child passionate about the game of Kings? Look no further! 🙌

Chess Fusion Academy of El Salvador City invites you to our Online Group Chess Training Program via Google Meet and lichess online platform —the ultimate platform for young chess enthusiasts to elevate their skills and conquer the board! 🏆

🔹 Why Choose Chess Fusion Academy?

1. Expert Chess Coach and Trainer: Our seasoned Arena FIDE Master (AFM) Resurreccion Gunayan Jr. (with almost 7 years experience of chess coaching & training) provides personalized guidance, ensuring your child’s growth.

2. Interactive Sessions: Engaging live classes, interactive puzzles, and game analysis keep your child motivated.

3. Peer Learning: Join a vibrant community of young chess players, exchange strategies, and make lasting friendships.

4. Tournament Prep: We prepare your child for local and national tournaments, nurturing their competitive spirit. Online practice chess tournaments will also be conducted during free days which will prepare them for upcoming over-the-board (OTB) chess tournaments.

🔹 What Your Child Will Gain:

1. Tactical Brilliance: Learn powerful tactics, combinations, and endgame techniques.

2. Strategic Insight: Understand openings, middlegame plans, and positional play.

3. Confidence Boost: Watch your child gain confidence both on and off the board.

4. Life Skills: Chess teaches patience, concentration, and critical thinking.

🔹 Affordable (Monthly) Package Pricing: Quality chess training doesn’t have to break the bank! We offer competitive rates.
Upon enrollment, chess training is locked-in for 1 month period - meaning chess trainee will pay the 1 month package price training fee but may opt not to continue his or her chess training after 1 month.
Training fee will be paid thru Gcash every 15th & 30th day of the month.

🔹 Schedule of Online Group Chess Training Sessions (academic risk-free schedules that will not hinder your child's academic performance):

⏰Thursday, Friday, & Sunday (5:30pm-7:30pm) for Intermediate & Advance Players (3 training sessions in a week or 12 training sessions in a month)

⏰Saturday (4:30pm-6:30pm), & Sunday (10am-12noon), for Beginner Chess Players (2 training sessions in a week or 8 training sessions in a month)

Online Chess Class will start on August 1, 2024

Note: Recorded Video of the Online Chess Training will be sent thru gmail so that chess students can review the chess training session.

🔹 Claim Your Child’s Spot Today! Please send private message via FB Messenger to AFM Resurreccion Gunayan Jr. or call (or text) the following mobile #'s:

📞09934031248 (DITO)
📞09606285191 (SMART)

🔹 Our notable chess students who trained with Arena FIDE Master (AFM) Resurreccion Gunayan Jr. at Chess Fusion Academy of El Salvador City:

💪National Master (NM) Keith Adriane Ilar
- Multi-GOLD Medalist NMRAA Regional Meet 2019, 2023, 2024
- Palarong Pambansa 2019 Qualifier (but cancelled due to pandemic in 2020)
- Palarong Pambansa 2024 Qualifier (Player representing Region 10) , and many-time chess tournament champion!

💪Cassey Miguel Tabamo (National Master Caliber)
- Multi-GOLD Medalist NMRAA Regional Meet 2019, 2023
- Palarong Pambansa 2019 Qualifier (but cancelled due to pandemic in 2020)
- Palarong Pambansa 2023 & 2024 Qualifier (Player representing Region 10), and many-time chess tournament champion!

💪Andy James Sabella
- NMRAA Regional Meet 2018 Silver & Bronze Medalist
- Palarong Pambansa 2018 Qualifier ((Player representing Region 10)

💪Arena FIDE Master (AFM) Miyka'el Jerahmiel Lapad
- Multi-GOLD Medalist NMRAA Regional Meet 2024, Palarong Pambansa 2024 Qualifier (Player representing Region 10)
.. and many more young future potential chess masters!

🔥 Ignite the Chess Fire Within! 🔥

17/03/2024

Please join our ELSA Sunday Blitz Training Tournament on March 17, 2024 (Sunday 6pm) at lichess
Time Control: 5 minutes + 2 seconds increment

This is a blitz training tournament for El Salvador City chess players but everybody is invited to join and play (including non-El Salvador City chess players)!

Just click the link below to join:

2 players compete in the Mar 17, 2024 ELSA Sunday Blitz Tournament Swiss tournament organized by El Salvador Chess Club. Winner is not yet decided.

10/03/2024

I'll be posting this in advance (this is for blitz):

Please join our ELSA Sunday Blitz Training Tournament on March 17, 2024 (Sunday 5pm) at lichess
Time Control: 5 minutes + 2 seconds increment

This is a blitz training tournament for El Salvador City chess players but everybody is invited to join and play (including non-El Salvador City chess players)!

Just click the link below to join:

https://lichess.org/swiss/JNpLklQj

10/03/2024

I'll be posting this in advance:

Please join our ELSA Saturday Rapid Training Tournament on March 16, 2024 (Saturday 6pm) at lichess
Time Control: 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment

This is a rapid training tournament for El Salvador City chess players but everybody is invited to join and play (including non-El Salvador City chess players)!

Just click the link below to join:

1 players compete in the Mar 16, 2024 ELSA Saturday Rapid Tournament Swiss tournament organized by El Salvador Chess Club. Winner is not yet decided.

04/03/2024

Chess strategy and planning encompasses various key themes that players focus on to outmaneuver their opponents. Some of the major themes include:

1. Control of the center: Players aim to establish control over the central squares of the board as it provides greater mobility for pieces and facilitates better coordination between them.
2. Development of pieces: Good opening play involves developing pieces efficiently to active squares, ensuring they work harmoniously together to exert pressure on the opponent’s position.
3. King safety: Safeguarding the king is crucial as it prevents potential mating threats and ensures a stable position from which to launch offensives.
4. Pawn structure: The structure formed by pawns influences the course of the game. Players aim to create pawn chains, fix weaknesses, or target opponent's pawn weaknesses.
5. Initiative: Seizing the initiative involves maintaining a proactive stance in the game, forcing the opponent to respond to threats and dictates the flow of play.
6. Long-term planning: Players also strategize for the long term, considering factors such as pawn structure, potential weaknesses in the opponent's position, and favorable piece exchanges.
7. Tactical opportunities: Being alert to tactical possibilities such as forks, pins, skewers, and other tactics that can lead to material gains.
8. Endgame considerations: Strategic play in the endgame involves activating the king, creating passed pawns, and converting material advantages into a winning position.

By focusing on these themes along with individual game dynamics, players can formulate and implement effective strategies to secure victory on the chessboard.

04/03/2024

Chess is a continuous learning process... with future chess master Francklyn Luther Agad...

You cannot win in chess by studying opening & tactics alone... learn to have a good chess plan, play good chess strategy, and play the endgame like that of a machine!

04/03/2024

Chess training match between future chess masters Eric Borbon & Ram Aizen Cardona...

04/03/2024

OTB chess training with future chess masters Andrei, Humphrey, & Gregory of St. Joseph Academy, El Salvador City!

28/02/2024

RexG8571 (AFM Jun Gunayan) - GM Storms
Time Control: 8 minutes
chessfriends.com