Before we get to some news regarding a few of the other exciting events currently taking place in the chess world, we’d like to make our first call for registration to the upcoming Master Trek Grand Prix Cup tournament on October 29th! Please observe our “round time changes” and we will see you there! The [...]

Dear Arizona, We’d like to thank all the regular Trekkers for their support of the first two Master Treks of the 2011-2012 Season. In addition, we’d like to thank everyone for their honest feedback regarding our new location, as well as their suggestions on how to improve the environment and “cohesive flow” of our tournaments [...]

The second Master Trek of the year is rapidly approaching. Sign up now and join us in downtown Mesa for some great “ACE Chess”. With only two Treks remaining in 2011 — October 29th and December 17th — we hope to see a big crowd this weekend! IMs Pruess & Rensch vs The World – [...]

First off, thanks to everyone who joined us at our new location in Mesa for the first Master Trek of the year on August 27th! As we learn the “ins and outs” of our new venue, we will continue to strive for a more comfortable experience for both players and parents alike! Join us again [...]

We’d like to congratulate, and inform those who may be unaware of the final standings, all the 2010-2011 Grand Prix Cup All-Stars: 2000 & UP John Gurczak — MVP of 2000 & UP Section Randel Eng Eric Qi 1700-1999 Tony Yim — MVP of 1700-1999 Section Vincent Nguyen Isaac Martinez 1400-1699 Jeffrey Poppell — MVP [...]

Dear Trekkers – It’s almost here! The most important chess tournament of your life: The first Master Trek Grand Prix Cup tournament of the year! OK, maybe it isn’t the most important tournament of your life, but we know you don’t want to miss it. Sign up now, BEFORE late fees kick in, and we [...]

Arizona, This is an early reminder for the Master Trek Grand Prix Cup tournament in two weeks, and your invitation to the Grand Prix Cup Awards Ceremony at 9am! Congratulations again to the MVPs and All-Stars from every section, and you can see the final list by clicking here. CHESS WORLD UPDATE: Chess Players are [...]

Arizona, As we look forward to a new year, and in many ways a “new era” of Master Trek tournaments, American Chess Events LLC would like to make a few announcements regarding the upcoming season of tournaments. We are very excited to continue bringing you the highest quality chess tournaments in the state, and we [...]

American Chess Events LLC is excited to announce that the new home of the Master Trek tournaments will be Mesa Convention Center! Located right in the heart of downtime Mesa, a 5-minute walk or 30 second drive to many great restaurants, and a comfortable ballroom setting for the tournament itself. The venue is set for [...]

American Chess Events LLC will no longer be running its events at Arizona State University. We would like to extend a special thanks and express our appreciation to ASU, and by extension the ASU Chess Club, for its support and accommodation of the Master Trek tournaments as well as countless other events over the past [...]