Chess’ greatest challenge: girlsThe Virginian-Pilot© October 2, 2011 By Lisa Suhay In the world of chess, boys are always in, but U.S. Chess Federation numbers confirm girls are out the minute they hit the teens. Where is Heidi Klum when girls need …
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Chess’ greatest challenge: girls
Published by October 2nd, 2011 in Girl's Chess, Norfolk, SP Girl's Invitational, Susan Polgar Chess and Virginia. 0 Comments‘I’m Always the Only Girl’
Published by September 13th, 2011 in Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsArtwork by Mike Magnan‘I’m Always the Only Girl’By Katie Beth RyanValley News Staff WriterIn the 1993 film Searching For Bobby Fischer, a young chess prodigy watches his gift for the game develop as he squares off against a group of streetwise chess …
13 year old shined at 2011 SPGI
Published by August 10th, 2011 in Girl's Chess, Idaho, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsChess champ captures honors
Posted: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 10:00 am By CAMERON RASMUSSON Staff writer
Bonner County Daily Bee
SANDPOINT — Savanna Naccarato’s chess skills have been making waves in the Northwest, but now her reputation is s…
Whatley Sets Benchmark With Solid Performance
Published by August 8th, 2011 in Girl's Chess, South Carolina, SP Girl's Invitational, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation and Tori Whatley. 0 CommentsWhatley Sets Benchmark With Solid Performance At National Chess Match
Web posted August 8, 2011
Lubbock, Texas – Using peanut M&M’s for currency, Tori Whatley, of Merriwether, hosted a blackjack party in her dorm room at Stangel Hall on the cam…
The long road to a new move
Published by August 7th, 2011 in Dyhemia Young, Girl's Chess, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsThe long road to a new moveThe Virginian-Pilot© August 7, 2011 By Lisa Suhay The story of the Chess Cinderella of Palo Alto, Calif., started here in Norfolk in June during a phone call with an international chess grandmaster in Lubbock, Texas. Susa…
It was nice to be with just girls
Published by August 5th, 2011 in Girl's Chess, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech, TTU and Washington. 0 CommentsBits ‘n’ Pieces: Teen vies in girls’ chess tournamentBy Columbian StaffFriday, August 5, 2011Playing chess with some of the top-rated young women across the country was a new experience for Heather Young, 15, of Vancouver. Until recently, she had …
Checkmating Hardship
Published by August 5th, 2011 in Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsSPICE Checkmates HardshipAugust 4, 2011 The Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence Invitational was a life-changing event for two young women. Written by Melanie HessAt Texas Tech, chess represents more than a challenging game and checkered boa…
Some Queens are born, others grow into the role
Published by August 4th, 2011 in Lisa Suhay, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsSome Queens are born, others grow into the roleBy Lisa SuhayNORFOLK, VA –The story of the Chess Cinderella of Palo Alto, Ca. started here in Norfolk during a phone call with Chess Grandmaster Susan Polgar of Lubbock, TX. We were discussing the off-bea…
Competition and lasting friendship
Published by August 4th, 2011 in Dyhemia Young, Girl's Chess, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsYoung chess phenom wins scholarship to Texas Tech at tournamentDyhemia Young’s journey to the Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational chess tournament was long and difficult, and though she didn’t win the competition, she did receive a scholarship to Texas …
Making the best of the one shot
Published by August 4th, 2011 in Dyhemia Young, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsSan Francisco Bayview’s Chess Star Wins Bigby Julianne Hing Wednesday, August 3 2011, 6:38 PM ESTThey’re calling her a “Chess Cinderella.” Dyhemia Young is a 16-year-old chess star who won a coveted wild card seat in the prestigious all-girls …
How to shoe shop like a Grandmaster
Published by July 31st, 2011 in Girl's Chess, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsChess daily news from Susan Polgar
How to shoe shop like a Grandmaster
Published by July 31st, 2011 in Girl's Chess, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsChess daily news from Susan Polgar
SP Girls’ Invitational: Behind the boards
Published by July 31st, 2011 in Girl's Chess, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsChess daily news from Susan Polgar
SP Girls’ Invitational from the TD’s perspective
Published by July 30th, 2011 in Frank Niro, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsI was given the privilege of directing the 2011 Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational Chess Tournament in Lubbock, Texas, from July 24-29, 2011. I am pictured above with Susan Polgar, Heather Young of Vancouver, WA, and her parents, Ron & Peggy Young…
Savanna Naccarato places 9th out of 46 at the 2011 Susan Polgar Girls Invitational
Published by July 30th, 2011 in Frank Niro, Girl's Chess, Idaho, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsSavanna Naccarato (center) with her mother, Rachelle (left), and GM Susan Polgar (right). Photo courtesy of the Susan Polgar Foundation. by Jeff Roland Reports started coming in a few days ago from Frank Niro (an Idaho resident), Tournament Direct…
If we can impact one girl, it’s worth it
Published by July 30th, 2011 in Avalanche Journal, Girl's Chess, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsGirls develop their chess-playing at Susan Polgar Invitational Posted: July 29, 2011 – 11:39pm | Updated: July 30, 2011 – 12:13amBy CHANA ELGIN Copyright 2011 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or red…
Vanita is on her way
Published by July 30th, 2011 in Lubbock, Philadelphia, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech, TTU and Vanita Young. 0 CommentsPosted on Sat, Jul. 30, 2011 Ronnie Polaneczky: Chess prowess earns Vanita Young 40G scholarship By Ronnie PolaneczkyPhiladelphia Daily NewsDaily News ColumnistA TEXAS-SIZED CHEER to chess whiz Vanita Young, who just nabbed herself a $40,000 scholar…
FOX news: Changing lives, one girl at a time
Published by July 30th, 2011 in Dyhemia Young, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsChess players overcome odds to earn scholarships Last Update: 7/29 10:57 pmIt’s a story of two young ladies who beat some really tough odds just to get to the 8th Annual Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational Chess Tournament at Texas Tech this week.Afte…
SPGI Final Results
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsPhotos: https://picasaweb.google.com/SPICEChess/SPGirlsInvitational2011Overall Champion: Apurva VirkudUnder 13: Mandy LuUnder 10: Chenyi ZhaoScholarships to Texas Tech (approximately $40,000 each for out of state students):Vanita YoungCheryl LiuDyhemia…
SP Girls’ Invitational FOX news clip
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsChess daily news from Susan Polgar
And the winner is…Apurva Virkud!
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 Comments2011 Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational# Name ID Rtng Post Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Tot TBrk[M] TBrk[S] TBrk[O] TBrk[C] Prize1 Apurva Virkud 13464694 1967 1987 W21 W20 W7 W8 …
Girl’s chess tournament at Tech attracts national media attention
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Dyhemia Young, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsGirl’s chess tournament at Tech attracts national media attention Posted: Jul 29, 2011 11:10 AM CDT Updated: Jul 29, 2011 3:14 PM CDT LUBBOCK,TX (KCBD) – More than 3,000 girls all over the world competed to get to Lubbock this week for a c…
A must see video: The impact of chess for one girl
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Chess Video, Dyhemia Young, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsThe 8th annual Susan Polgar National Girls’ Invitational will conclude today. The closing ceremony will take place at 1:30 pm in the Business School Rotunda. For the last 6 days, 46 of the brightest young ladies in the country were…
SP Girls’ Invitational Round 6 Pairings
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsSo what do girls do after a tough round? Go shopping for shoes 
Pairings for Round 62011 Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational1 Apurva Virkud (5.0) – Claudia Munoz (4.0)2 Evelyn Chen (4.0) – Mandy Lu (4.0)3 Maggie Feng (4.0) …
Updated photos from the 2011 SP Girls’ Invitational
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Chess pictures, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsHere is the link to about 300 photos so far: https://picasaweb.google.com/SPICEChess/SPGirlsInvitational2011Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Updated photos from the 2011 SP Girls’ Invitational
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Chess pictures, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsHere is the link to about 300 photos so far: https://picasaweb.google.com/SPICEChess/SPGirlsInvitational2011Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Invitational brings together girls from across the nation
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Daily Toreador, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsInvitational brings together girls from across the nationPosted: Thursday, July 28, 2011 2:39 pm Caitlan OsbornStaff Writer Daily Toreador – Dept. of Student Media, Texas Tech University The eighth annual Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational began W…
SP Girls’ Invitational Round 5 Pairings
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsAll artwork by Mike MagnanPairings for Round 52011 Susan Polgar InvitationalBd Res White Res Black1 Mandy Lu (4.0) Apurva Virkud (4.0)2 Claudia Munoz (3.0) Katherine Davis (3.0)3 Savanah…
SP Girls’ Invitational Round 4 Pairings
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Girl's Chess, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsPairings for Round 42011 Susan Polgar InvitationalBd Res White Res Black1 Apurva Virkud (3.0) Clarissa Abella (3.0)2 Mandy Lu (3.0) Savanah Naccarato (3.0)3 Evelyn Chen (2.5) …
Photos from the 2011 SP Girls’ Invitational
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsHere is the link to about 170 pictures so far: https://picasaweb.google.com/SPICEChess/SPGirlsInvitational2011Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
SPGI Puzzle Solving Challenge
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Chess tactic, Puzzle Solving, SP Girl's Invitational and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhite to move. How should white proceed?This is one of the 20 puzzles the participants of the 2011 SP Girls’ Invitational are solving right now.Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
SP Girls’ Invitational Round 3 Pairings
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsPairings for Round 32011 Susan Polgar InvitationalBd Res White Res Black1 Katherine Davis (2.0) Apurva Virkud (2.0)2 Annastasia Wyzywany (2.0) Savanah Naccarato (2.0)3 Kristen Sarna (2….
SP Girls’ Invitational Round 2 Pairings
Published by July 27th, 2011 in SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsPairings for Round 22011 Susan Polgar Girls’ InvitationalBd Res White Res Black1 Apurva Virkud (1.0) – Cheryl Liu (1.0)2 Ashritha Eswaran (1.0) – Claudia Munoz (1.0)3 Vanita Young (1.0)…
Fox, CNN, LA Times, Philadelphia Daily News, etc.
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsThe 2011 SP Girls’ Invitational has officially begun. We have 46 participants this year from all over the country.FOX and CNN, in addition to various newspapers (LA Times, Philadelphia Daily News, Avalanche Journal, etc.) are covering this event.Chess …
SP Girls’ Invitational Round 1 Pairings
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Frank Niro, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsPairings for Round 12011 Susan Polgar Girls’ InvitationalBd Res White Res Black1 Mina Takahashi (0.0) – Apurva Virkud (0.0)2 Claudia Munoz (0.0) – Anjana Murali (0.0)3 Isabel James (0.0…
