This Christmas, 2025, I’ve added a bunch of new chess-themed goodies to my Etsy shop! They’re a fun and personal way to wrap gifts for the chess lovers in your family. You can personalize the greeting, and the ready-to-use gift tags come with a pre-punched hole and string—just tie them on and you’re done.
And don’t miss the digital chess backdrops! You can turn them into unlimited cards or even posters: add a name, a greeting, or decorate with 3D elements like snowflakes. It’s an easy and creative way to make a truly personal holiday message for someone who loves chess. Find everything at:
May-June 2020: The Florida Master Blitz Showdown
January 11-12, 2020: New records at Winter Open
December 13-15, 2019: Bach is a National Champion!
October 12, 2019: Master Classes are back
June 23-27, 2019: Amy represents Florida at SPF Girls Invitational in St Louis
April 26-28, 2019: Bach with a fenomenal 2424 performance at Space Coast Open
March 1-3, 2019: Big trophies at Florida State Championships
Dec 14-16, 2018: Another Silver for Bach at the Nationals!
Nov 24-25, 2018: Amy Xing wins the U1800 at Thanksgiving Open!
Nov 3-16, 2018: Strong performance at World Cadet U10 in Spain
Sept 28-30, 2018: Andrew Xing wins Autumn Open U1700 - Amy Xing is 2nd
Sept 1-3, 2018: Bach with 2350 performance at Florida State Championship

NM Martin Hansen, USCF 2255, is accepting new students at all levels.
Martin has a strategic, positional playing style and employs openings that are based on understanding the plans and ideas rather than memorization of concrete lines.
Martin's best results include victories in the World Open U2200 in 2017 and the CFCC Autumn Open that same year. He is also tied for first prize in the U2400 rating category at the 2019 US Open. Outside of chess, Martin holds an MBA from Crummer Graduate School of Business.
Contact Martin at martin@orlandochesshouse.com