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Chess Prodigies Prep for State Championships
Published by February 7th, 2012 in New York, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsA rising chess champ
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Australia, Girl's Chess, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsSophie’s a rising chess champBy Vanessa Chircop7th February 2012 08:43:23 AMEIGHT-year-old Sophie Davis has brought down many kings, defeated their queens and killed off their loyal subjects.The Altona school girl has mastered the art of chess and …
10 year old Girl wins $1,000.00!
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Girl's Chess, Scholastic chess, Susan Polgar Chess and Washington State. 0 CommentsWelcome to The Waypoint Foundation! At The Waypoint Foundation, we believe strongly in giving back to our community. After all, we have been the recipients of the generosity of many individuals and organizations throughout our lives…
10 year old Girl wins $1,000.00!
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Girl's Chess, Scholastic chess, Susan Polgar Chess and Washington State. 0 CommentsWelcome to The Waypoint Foundation! At The Waypoint Foundation, we believe strongly in giving back to our community. After all, we have been the recipients of the generosity of many individuals and organizations throughout our lives…
Oxford six-year-old plays chess in adult tournament
Published by February 4th, 2012 in England, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsOxford six-year-old plays chess in adult tournament4 February 2012 Last updated at 07:16 ET A six-year-old boy from Oxford is taking part in his first adult chess tournament after becoming obsessed with the game. Callaghan McCarty-Snead took up che…
Kings of the chessboard: Academy team wins again
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Columbus, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsKings of the chessboard: Academy team wins again* The Columbus Academy fifth-graders win a state title for the third time in four years; their classmates also claimed several individual awards.By PAMELA WILLISPublished: Monday, January 30, 2012 9:58 AM…
Junior chess champs battle it out in Sheringham
Published by January 30th, 2012 in Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsJunior chess champs battle it out in SheringhamBy DONNA-LOUISE BISHOP,Monday, January 30, 2012 5:33 PMMore than 30 children and their parents turned-up from all over the county to compete at the town’s community centre yesterday (Sunday).Tomasina Co…
Pretty Won’t Earn You Checkmate
Published by January 15th, 2012 in Girl's Chess, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsPretty Won’t Earn You CheckmateBy Carrie Goldman, Saturday at 3:06 pmI am sitting in a gym that is packed with waiting families. Moms, dads, sisters, brothers—we are all settled in haphazardly, surrounded by brown bag lunches, newspapers, discarded …
2012 Canadian Junior Chess Championship – Final results
Published by January 8th, 2012 in Calgary, Canada, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFinal Results: 2012 Canadian Junior Chess Championship –Simon Ong, IO Photo Credits: IA Vlad RekhsonCanadian Master David Zhang is becoming a rising star in the Canadian chess scene. Recently, he became Canadian champion of his grade (10) and age (…
Canadian Junior Chess Championship 2012
Published by January 8th, 2012 in Canada, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsPhoto Credit: Zhixiang Wang on http://wycc2011canada.blogspot.comCanadian Junior Chess Championship 2012: NM Zhang is in the lead!Canadian U16 Champion, Canadian Master David Zhang, drew with top seed, FM Shiyam Thavandiran, in the fifth round to take …
Yes or no? Should chess be introduced in schools?
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Chess benefits, chess in the schools, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhy playing chess can sharpen minds?January 6, 2012In an effort to improve students’ cognitive skills, memory, concentration and develop strategic decision-making skills, the Tamil Nadu government has taken a cue from Gujarat and decided to introduce…
Chess in schools is a winning move
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Chess benefits, chess in the schools, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThe Queen’s Gambit: Chess in schools is a winning moveVenky Vembu Jan 5, 2012Offering ‘instant punditry’ — in the way that journalists are often required to do — is a bit like playing ‘speed chess’, the rapidfire version of the board game…
Showing young people how much fun chess can be
Published by January 3rd, 2012 in Chess benefits, Scholastic chess, Susan Polgar Chess and Wales. 0 CommentsFamily who are hoping to show young people how much fun chess can beby Cathy Owen, South Wales EchoJan 3 2012You don’t need to be an intellectual genius to play chess, Cathy Owen meets one Cardiff family hoping to show young people how it can be both…
Checkmate! Young chess players profess love of the game
Published by January 1st, 2012 in Chess benefits, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsCheckmate! Young chess players profess love of the gameSubmitted by collin on Sunday, 1 January 2012By Ana Laura ArayaChess is an analytical and universal sport that improves academic achievement and helps individuals plan ahead, problem-solve, become …
Youngsters match skills in chess competition
Published by January 1st, 2012 in Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsAchievements: Youngsters match skills in chess competitionPublished: Sunday, January 01, 2012, 7:00 AMBy Star-Ledger StaffThe Scotch Plains Public Library sponsored a chess tournament Dec. 11 for players in grades 3 through 8.First place went to Dev Pa…
5-year-old takes chess seriously
Published by December 29th, 2011 in Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments5-year-old takes chess seriously12:30 AM, Dec. 29, 2011 ANNISTON — Harper Hall hasn’t entered kindergarten but he’s already able to conquer some adults on the chess board.On a November evening at his grandparents’ White Plains home, Harper, who is 5,…
Indians steal the show in the 7th Asian School Chess Championships
Published by December 22nd, 2011 in Asia, India, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsIndians steal the show in the 7th Asian School Chess ChampionshipsNew Delhi (22 Dec 11):- Indians once again proved its growing superiority in the age group championships as they won 11 Gold, 12 Silver and 10 Bronze out of the 36 at stake in the Asia…
Putting their know-how to the test at annual tournament
Published by December 20th, 2011 in Ohio, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsMasters of chess put their know-how to the test at annual tournament By PAUL LOCHERStaff WriterWOOSTER — Even though there were more than 80 high school and middle school students locked in heavy-duty competition Saturday in the library of Wooster Hig…
It’s mentally exhausting
Published by December 18th, 2011 in Bloomington, Illinois, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsTournament helps young chess players hone skills December 18, 2011 6:09 AM JAKE RUSSELL By the time the fourth chess game came around for Our Saviour seventh-grader Caden Beddingfield, he was doing all he could to keep his cool.“You just keep…
More than 5,000 participants and supporters in event in South Africa
Published by December 17th, 2011 in Port Elizabeth, Scholastic chess, South Africa, Susan Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsDecember calendar just the right move for Bay venues 15 December 2011Brian HaywardBURLY rugby players and cerebral chess pupils have something in common when it comes to Nelson Mandela Bay – both have given a much-needed economic boost to the city.Re…
Nearly 70 students compete in Scholastic Chess Tournament
Published by December 17th, 2011 in Maryland, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsNearly 70 students compete in Scholastic Chess TournamentBy ALICIA NOTARIANNI7:45 p.m. EST, December 17, 2011BOONSBORO, Md.— Justin Hung sat in the cafeteria, oblivious to the noise and commotion around him.Though he occasionally would gnaw a bite of…
ONGC Asian Schools Chess Championship starts on Saturday
Published by December 17th, 2011 in India, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsONGC Asian Schools Chess Championship starts on SaturdayNew Delhi (15 December 2011): Riding on the success of World Champion Vishwanathan Anand, the Indian Chess is on an all-time high with its players tasting success regularly at the international …
Bringing out best youth chess players
Published by December 15th, 2011 in Scholastic chess, Susan Polgar Chess and Virgin Islands. 0 CommentsScholastic tournament brings out best youth chess players on St. ThomasDaily News StaffPublished: December 15, 2011 ST. THOMAS – The second Scholastic Chess Tournament for the school year was held Saturday at Joseph Lockhart Elementary School. Event c…
Another example of how well-rounded our kids are
Published by December 13th, 2011 in California, National Youth Action, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsCheckmate: Students win chess competitionPosted: December 13, 2011 1:30 a.m.Updated: December 13, 2011 1:30 a.m.By Jim HoltSignal Senior Staff WriterFour of Hart High School’s chess players defeated opponents from four western states in Irvine on th…
Good day for Knight Raiders
Published by December 11th, 2011 in Faik Aleskerov, IM norm, Metropolitan Chess Club, National Championship, Scholastic chess, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess and Tom Polgar. 0 CommentsSenior Master Faik Aleskerov won his last round’s game to win the 14th Metropolitan Chess FIDE Invitational (IM Norm Tournament) in Los Angeles, CA. He lost his first game but scored 6.5 points in the final 8 games to earn an IM norm.Tom Polgar also wo…
School ground zero – The controversy continues
Published by December 7th, 2011 in Australia, Scholastic chess, Susan Polgar Chess and World Youth. 0 CommentsParents turn principal’s office into ground zero William McKeithDecember 7, 2011 ”Sophie’s grandmother is very unwell in Paris and we must urgently finish her school term a week before the end of the year.” ”Alessandro needs to finish school tomorr…
Schools line up to take chess boys
Published by December 5th, 2011 in Australia, Controversy, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsI first posted about the initial story here: http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com/2011/12/boys-thrown-out-of-school-for-playing.htmlSchools line up to take chess boys Andrew StevensonDecember 6, 2011 SEVERAL Sydney private schools have offered places to the…
Chess makes kids think
Published by November 13th, 2011 in Chess benefits, Iowa, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsKids put strategy to the testLibrary hosts annual chess tournament5:43 PM, Nov. 12, 2011Put 60 kids in a room together and chances are you’ll have difficulty hearing anything over the dull roar of their chatter.On Saturday at the Iowa City Public Lib…
9th “Get Smart! Play Chess!” Winter Scholastic Chess Championship
Published by November 8th, 2011 in Get Smart Play Chess, Lubbock, Scholastic chess, Science Spectrum, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation and Texas Tech. 0 Comments9th “Get Smart! Play Chess!” Winter Scholastic Chess ChampionshipSaturday, December 3, 2011A 4 Round Swiss System Tournament (Game/30)Event Site: Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289 Lubbock, TXContact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.eduDescript…
Giant killer
Published by November 8th, 2011 in Australia, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsGiant Killer: Five-year-old chess whiz towels up kids twice his ageLocal News7 Nov 11 @ 04:23pmby Andrew Priestley HE may be 120cm tall, but five-year-old chess player Hugo Pike is a giant killer. Hugo beat competitors twice his age when he took part …
You either win or learn
Published by November 6th, 2011 in Brownsville, Scholastic chess, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsParedes Elementary School hosts district chess tournament November 05, 2011 9:40 PM By JACQUELINE ARMENDARIZThe Brownsville Herald There were cheerleaders, pizza and the excited yells of players — and that was only elementary-level chess pr…
Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Boys and Girls
Published by November 3rd, 2011 in Louisiana, New Orleans, Scholastic chess, SP National Open and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsTHE SUSAN POLGAR FOUNDATION’S NATIONAL OPEN FOR GIRLS & BOYS (K-12) June 1 – 3, 2012(Friday – Sunday *** SAVE THE DATES!!)Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome330 Loyola Ave.New Orleans, LA 70112The Holiday Inn Downtown-Superdome is located in the …
Life lessons for youth
Published by November 2nd, 2011 in Chess benefits, Chess in Education, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess program influences life lessons for youthOctober 31, 2011 by Lauren Hertzler Young students from Meade Elementary learn the game of chess from the Director of Community Relations L. Harrison Jay, and gain life lessons in the process. The conce…
Mendota High wins again
Published by November 2nd, 2011 in Fresno, Fresno Chess Club, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsMendota High chess team is tops, again By Eddie Jimenez / The Fresno Bee The Fresno BeeTuesday, Nov. 01, 2011 | 09:16 PMModified Tue, Nov 01, 2011 09:17 PMThe Mendota High School chess team made all the right moves – again. The team, known as the “Kn…
Hip to be square
Published by October 24th, 2011 in Chess benefits, Chess in Education, chess in the schools, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsAcross the board, keen kids discover that it’s hip to be square Hannah VickersOctober 25, 2011CHESS is a quiet game – unless played at a children’s chess tournament.The two-day state finals at Monash University’s Clayton campus kicked off yesterda…
