Welcome to BughouseMaster.com

This is the official website of BughouseMaster Neph Diaz. Here you will find information about his interests, achievements, as well as high-quality chess & trumpet lessons offered by one of the best Bughouse players in the United States.
Neph is available for hire to play the trumpet at your wedding, anniversary, or any other special occasion in your life. Enhance your event and make it even more memorable with his sweet sounds.

Be sure to visit this site frequently as it will always be updated with the most current information regarding Neph. Thank you for your interest in his site & be sure to sign the guestbook!

Recent Updates

- Dec 28, 2011: Uploaded several songs from Christmas Eve & Day performances. See them all on Neph’s channel!

- Dec 10, 2011: Performed both U.S. & Philippine National Anthems @ annual filipino Christmas party. See both vids and more on .

- Nov 27, 2011: Scroll down to see Neph’s Housedancing video!

- Oct 24, 2011: Check the Gallery page to view photos for some of Neph’s chess and trumpet students. You can be the next success story!

- July 21, 2011: Guest Trumpeter for one of the best smooth R&B and jazz bands in the southern United States’ Gulf Coast!
Watch Neph playing along with them to “Love’s Theme” by clicking here —>  

- Chess Tab – Strong performances @ Atlantic City International, (12/21/10), North American Open (1/16/11), 1st place at
South Houston Open, and finished 4.5/6 @ the 2011 National Open (Updated: 6/13/11)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Neph Diaz’s trumpeting has now officially been seen and showcased by MILLIONS of people worldwide after he beat out nearly 1000 talented musicians! Click the image to watch Neph featured on NATIONAL TV taking part in the Philippines #1 game show, “Willing Willie” on February 8, 2011.

Chess & Trumpet Lessons

Neph provides private or group Chess and Trumpet lessons in Houston for those interested in greatly improving their skills. He is also available to give simultaneous chess exhibitions, where Neph plays many opponents at once. Whether you are a beginner or have been playing chess or trumpet for awhile, you will definitely benefit from Neph’s world class experience and expertise.
For more info on his many credentials, visit the Chess and Trumpet page.

*** Check the Chess & Trumpet lesson info tabs for current SPECIALS ***
*** NEW!! Half-hour Chess sessions now available ***

Featured Videos

Recent Bughouse Achievements

VISIT THE BUGHOUSE TAB TO WATCH & EXPERIENCE
THE 2009 & 2010 BUGHOUSE MAIN EVENT!

2011 U.S. Team East Bughouse Championship – Parsippany, NJ
5-1, 2nd Place

2010 U.S. Team East Bughouse Championship – Parsippany, NJ
5-1, 2nd Place Partner: Shin Uesugi, MD

2009 U.S. Team East Bughouse Championship – Parsippany, NJ
6-O, Champion Partner: Shin Uesugi

2008 U.S. Open Bughouse Championship – Dallas, TX
1O-O, Champion Partner: Robert Clarke, Houston, TX

2007 National K-12 & Collegiate Bughouse Championship – Houston, TX
8-2 (last 2 games unplayed), 3rd Place Partner: Robert Clarke

2005 National Open Bughouse Championship – Las Vegas, NV
13-1, Champion Partner: Jimmy Lee, CA

2005 National K-12 & Collegiate Bughouse Championship – Houston, TX
13-1, Champion Partner: David Chock, CA

2004 National Open Bughouse Championship – Las Vegas, NV
Champion Partner: Samuel Fung, Houston, TX