Polgar leaving Texas Tech, taking championship chess team with herPosted: Feb 04, 2012 2:20 PM CSTUpdated: Feb 04, 2012 2:57 PM CSTBy Michael B. DuffLUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Susan Polgar and her national champion chess team are leaving Texas Tech, headed t…
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Published by February 4th, 2012 in SPICE, St. Louis, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech, TTU and Webster University. 0 CommentsTop collegiate chess team moving to Webster U
Published by February 4th, 2012 in Ben Finegold, Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St Louis, SPICE, St. Louis, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and Webster University. 0 CommentsTop collegiate chess team moving from Texas to Webster U. BY STEPHEN DEERE AND VALERIE SCHREMP HAHNSTLtoday.com | Posted: Saturday, February 4, 2012 12:00 am WEBSTER GROVES • It’s hard to imagine that the local competitive chess scene could get any …
They’ve represented us well in chess
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in Knight Raiders, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech, TTU, Wall Street Journal and Webster University. 0 CommentsSorry, Texas Tech: You’ve Been CheckmatedWall Street JournalFEBRUARY 4, 2012College athletes transferring to another school is common, but an entire program? Webster University announced Friday it had lured the Texas Tech chess team—including coach S…
What should the Bird say about chess? Vote now!
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in SPICE, St. Louis, Susan Polgar Chess and Webster University. 0 CommentsWhat should the Bird say about chess?St. Louis is about to become even more of a mecca for chess. Grandmaster Susan Polgar, world and Olympiad champion, and her Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) soon will relocate to Webster Univers…
A BIG thank you to Texas Tech University
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in Knight Raiders, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsI would like to thank Texas Tech University for their incredible support for chess and SPICE in the past five years. I would also like to thank all the donors and supporters, without whom, SPICE could have never achieved this kind of success.Chess wi…
Webster University acquired SPICE and Champion US College Chess Team
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess and Wesbter University. 0 CommentsWebster UniversityDepartment of Public Relations470 E. Lockwood AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63119Media Contact:Susan KerthInterim Director of Public Relations314.246.8232 (office)314.220.9130 (cell)susankerth14@webster.eduCheckmate! Susan Polgar Institute for …
Champion college chess team moves to Webster University
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in SPICE, St. Louis, Susan Polgar Chess and Webster University. 0 CommentsChampion college chess team moves to Webster UniversitySt. Louis Business Journalby Greta Weiderman, Web EditorDate: Friday, February 3, 2012, 2:43pm CSTLast Modified: Friday, February 3, 2012, 3:24pm CSTChess Grandmaster Susan Polgar, World and Olymp…
SPICE to Host Fifth Annual Lubbock Open
Published by January 16th, 2012 in Lubbock Open, Science Spectrum, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 Comments(PressZoom) – Texas Tech University, the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE), the Susan Polgar Foundation and the Knight Raiders will host the fifth annual Lubbock Open, a five-round Swiss system tournament, open to all ages. This event…
SPICE New Year Celebration!
Published by January 1st, 2012 in Happy New Year, Lubbock, SPICE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsHappy 2012! Most of the SPICE students headed home or various chess events after the PanAm Intercollegiate Championship. For those who stayed in Lubbock, they joined my family to celebrate 2012.Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Lubbock Open 2012
Published by December 28th, 2011 in Lubbock, Lubbock Open, Science Spectrum, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsScholastic chess championship invites kindergartners through high schoolersPosted: December 28, 2011 – 10:56amBy BRITTANY HOOVERAVALANCHE-JOURNALThe fifth-annual Lubbock Open & Scholastic chess championship will be hosted by Texas Tech’s Susan Po…
Knight Raiders at the World Series of College Chess
Published by December 27th, 2011 in Fort Worth, Knight Raiders, PanAm, SPICE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments20 members of the Knight Raiders visiting the Stockyards prior to round 1 of the 2011 PanAm Intercollegiate Championships (World Series of College Chess). As a SPICE tradition, we train hard from the beginning of the year. However, when we get to the…
Knight Raiders in Dallas for the World Series of College Chess
Published by December 27th, 2011 in Dallas, Knight Raiders, PanAm, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsPanAm Intercollegiate Chess Championship 2011Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Knight Raiders in Dallas for the World Series of College Chess
Published by December 27th, 2011 in Dallas, Knight Raiders, PanAm, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech, TTU and World Series. 0 CommentsPanAm Intercollegiate Chess Championship 2011Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
SPICE student GM Meier wins Buenos Aires
Published by December 24th, 2011 in Argentina, Buenos Aires, Lubbock, Meier, SPICE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsGM Georg Meier Winner in Buenos AiresThe 3rd Magistral Internacional Marcel Duchamp 2011 was held on 14-23rd December at the Club Argentino de Ajedrez, Paraguay 1858, Buenos Aires. The 13th FIDE category event was played as a double-round robin with…
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…
Big turn out for Get Smart! Play Chess!
Published by December 4th, 2011 in Get Smart Play Chess, Lubbock, Science Spectrum, SPF, SPICE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsA little more than 4 short years ago, chess almost did not exist in Lubbock, Texas. 5 SPICE Cup, 10+ international events, and a bunch of national collegiate chess titles later, chess is booming in West Texas.Yesterday was the 9th edition of the Get Sm…
SPICE – Knight Raider A. Diamant perfect through 3 in St. Louis
Published by December 1st, 2011 in Andre Diamant, Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St Louis, Knight Raider, SPICE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 3 resultsTable White Fed. Rating Black Fed. Rating Result 1 IM Yang, Darwin USA 2442 IM Krush, Irina USA 2476 1/2 2 IM Rensch, Daniel USA 2416 GM Kacheishvili, Giorgi GEO 2590 0-1 3 IM Shahade, Gregory USA 2459 GM Amanov, Mesg…
SPICE Thanksgiving
Published by November 24th, 2011 in Lubbock, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech, Thanksgiving and TTU. 0 CommentsAfter the Thanksgiving dinner at my home, a chess game broke out between the SPICE students 
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Chess Analysis
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Le Quang Liem, Leinier Dominguez, Lubbock, SPICE, SPICE Cup, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsClick on the image above to see the full size article and the analysis.Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Knight Raider Shines on the World Stage
Published by November 18th, 2011 in Germany, Knight Raider, Lubbock, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsKnight Raider Shines on the World Stage Grandmaster Georg Meier, co-captain of the Texas Tech University Knight Raiders, has defeated a former top 10 world professional chess player, Sergei Movsesian of Armenia. The win came in the final round of the 2…
Welcoming back the Champ!
Published by November 13th, 2011 in European Team Championship, Germany, Lubbock, Meier, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsMembers of the Knight Raiders welcoming back GM Georg Meier at the Lubbock International Airport, one of the stars in the German European Championship Team!Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Welcoming back the Champ!
Published by November 13th, 2011 in European Team Championship, Germany, Lubbock, Meier, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsMembers of the Knight Raiders welcoming back GM Georg Meier at the Lubbock International Airport, one of the stars in the German European Championship Team!Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Interview with GM Georg Meier
Published by November 9th, 2011 in Chess interview, Knight Raider, Meier, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsChess daily news from Susan Polgar
9th “Get Smart! Play Chess!” Open
Published by November 8th, 2011 in Get Smart Play Chess, Lubbock, Science Spectrum, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 Comments9th “Get Smart! Play Chess!” OpenSaturday, December 3, 2011A 4 Round Swiss USCF Rated Tournament (Game/30)Event Site: Science Spectrum 2579 S. Loop 289, Lubbock, TXContact Info: 806-742-7742 E-mail: Spice@ttu.eduDescription of Tournament: An open t…
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…
SPICE in Texas gets U.S. out of chess backwater
Published by November 1st, 2011 in Lubbock, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsSANDS: SPICE in Texas gets U.S. out of chess backwaterBy David R. SandsThe Washington TimesTuesday, November 1, 2011We can claim the Super Bowl, the World Series and three of golf’s four “majors,” and we have played host to eight Olympics. But …
SPICE Halloween
Published by October 31st, 2011 in Happy Halloween, SPICE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsHappy Halloween from SPICE Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
The Knight Raiders Motto
Published by October 30th, 2011 in Knight Raiders, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsWhat is the first thing a new Knight Raider learn when he / she joins the team?We work hard, we play hard, and we do it as a TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More)!Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
The National Champions Knight Raiders Recognized
Published by October 29th, 2011 in Chess team, Chess Video, Knight Raiders, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsHere are some pictures from the recognition tonight: https://picasaweb.google.com/SPICEChess/KnightRaidersRecognitionThis was what the announcer said:”The Texas Tech Knight Raiders Chess Teams are the reigning National Collegiate Chess Champions in thr…
Special recognition for the Knight Raiders and SPICE
Published by October 29th, 2011 in College Football, Knight Raiders, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsThe National Champions Knight Raiders and SPICE will be recognized at the Texas Tech football game versus Iowa State tonight in front of 60,000 fans! More than 20 members of the Knight Raiders and SPICE will be at midfield to be recognized. Go Tech!Che…
Rising in the ranking
Published by October 27th, 2011 in Le Quang Liem, Lubbock, SPICE, SPICE Cup, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsVietnam’s number one chess player wins 5th SPICE Cup Thursday, Oct 27, 2011, Posted at: 13:24(GMT+7)Vietnam’s number one chess player, 20 year old Le Quang Liem, won the championship title at the 5th SPICE Cup in the US after beating Cuba’s Lein…
Heart breaking loss
Published by October 26th, 2011 in Cuba, Leinier Dominguez, Lubbock, SPICE, SPICE Cup, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsLeinier Dominguez Losses Spice Cup in Final Round Wednesday, 26 October 2011 15:02Havana, Cuba, Oct 26.- Cuban Leinier Dominguez’s first defeat in the last round of the Chess Spice Cup cost him dear as the event was finally dominated by Viet…
The Final SPICE Cup Standings
Published by October 26th, 2011 in Lubbock, SPF, SPICE, SPICE Cup, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsHere is the link to all the pictures from 2011 SPICE Cup (all groups).Here is the 2nd link to the rest of the pictures from the 2011 SPICE Cup.Final standings (3 pt system and traditional scoring system) 1. Le, Quang Liem VIE 2717 * * 0 1 1 ½ ½ ½ …
Liem crowns SPICE Cup Champion
Published by October 26th, 2011 in Le Quang Liem, Lubbock, SPICE, SPICE Cup, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech, TTU and Vietnam. 0 CommentsQuang Liem crowns chess victory at SPICE CupUpdated : Wed, October 26, 2011,10:56 AM (GMT+0700) Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem, the world number 25 with an Elo rating of 2717, crowned the championship title at the Spice Cup in the US after he bea…
SPICE Cup Farewell Dinner / Birthday Celebration
Published by October 26th, 2011 in Lubbock, Ray Robson, SPICE, SPICE Cup, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 Comments24 players / volunteers enjoying a farewell dinner / birthday celebration (Ray Robson and Brett James) at Texas Land & Cattle restaurant.Photos from the closing ceremony / dinner: https://picasaweb.google.com/SPICEChess/0SPICECup2011BChess daily …
