Pacific Hills Chess Academy

05/12/2026

🇦🇷 12-year-old Faustino Oro has officially secured his third and final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the Sardinia World Chess Festival in Italy. By achieving this and maintaining a 2500+ FIDE rating, he becomes one of the youngest Grandmasters in chess history.

12/16/2025

End of the Year Chess Class 4S Ranch
End of the Year Chess Class 4S Ranch

Novice and beginner players!!

12/29-12/31

Monday - Wednesday 10:00AM - 12:00PM

(3 classes 120 minutes each)

Class will be conducted in a private home in 4S Ranch near the library. We will email the address to participants the Friday before the class.

This class is for students who are beginners or novice players. Players will learn basic skills and strategies including opening, middlegame and endgame fundamentals!

Seating is limited to 10 students!

If you wish to pay with cash or check, please select "local delivery" as the payment method. Payment is due on the first day of class.

Parents!! If you wish to pay by check or cash, simply choose "Local Delivery" as the payment method. Please make checks payable to: Ron Rezendes. Payment is expected at the first meeting, unless other arrangements have been made. Thank you, Coach Ron

11/05/2025

New!! 4S Ranch

Thanksgiving Week Novice Chess Class!!

Monday -Wednesday 12:30pm - 2:30pm

November 24-26

We will conduct a six hour class for Novice and beginning players during the week of Thanksgiving in 4S Ranch. Players will learn basic skills and strategies including opening, middlegame and endgame fundamentals!! www.pacifichillschessacademy.com/sign-up-online

Serving Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Tierrasanta, Miramar, Allied Gardens, San Diego State, Rancho San Diego, Mt. Helix, La Mesa, San Carlos, Lemon Grove, Lakeside, El Cajon, & Santee!

08/19/2025

Congratulations Nathaniel on your 2nd place finish at the San Diego Chess Club. A perfect 4-0 but "lost" on tiebreakers.

06/02/2025

Summer Chess Day Camp

June 16-20 10:00am - 1:00pm

We are holding a summer day camp in 4S Ranch at our previous location!!

This camp is for intermediate and advanced students.

Space is limited to 10 students!!

Sign up now to reserve your spot!!

Parents!! If you wish to pay by check or cash, simply choose "Local Delivery" as the payment method. Please make checks payable to: Ron Rezendes. Payment is expected at the first meeting, unless other arrangements have been made. Thank you, Coach Ron

05/13/2025

Parents, I absolutely do this and I won't stop...

11/17/2024

Our winter sessions start in December at St. Kieran, Carlton Oaks, Benchley Weinberger, The Cambridge School, and Chet F Harritt!!
www.pacifichillschessacademy.com/sign-up-online

Serving Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Tierrasanta, Miramar, Allied Gardens, San Diego State, Rancho San Diego, Mt. Helix, La Mesa, San Carlos, Lemon Grove, Lakeside, El Cajon, & Santee!

07/18/2024

UPCOMING SUMMER 2024 CHESS CAMPS

July 22-26 4S Ranch (Near Target) Novice/Intermediate
16 students maximum, 15 hours, 10AM - 1PM $300

August 5-9 4S Ranch (Near Dove Canyon Road) Intermediate/Advanced
10 students maximum,15 hours, 10AM - 1PM $300

www.pacifichillschessacademy.com/sign-up-online

Sincerely,
Coach Ron

If you wish to pay by check or cash, simply choose "Local Delivery" as the payment method. Please make checks payable to: Ron Rezendes. Payment is expected at the first meeting, unless other arrangements have been made. Thank you, Coach Ron