Top 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 …
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Top 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 CommentsWebster 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 …
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…
More photos from Budapest
Published by December 16th, 2011 in Budapest, Susan Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsPhotos from Aquaprofit Polgar Chess Day in BudapestChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Over 2,000 celebrated Aquaprofit – Polgar Chess Day in Budapest
Published by November 29th, 2011 in Aquaprofit, Budapest, Hungary, Judit Polgar, Polgar sisters, Sofia Polgar, Susan Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments5th Aquaprofit – Polgar Chess DayBy Diana Mihajlova In Tirana, while the Women’s World Championship between Hou Yifan and Humpy Koneru was taking place, in Budapest, three ladies synonymous with women’s chess were holding their annual chess …
Interview with a major Norwegian Chess Blog
Published by November 28th, 2011 in Magnus Carlsen, Norway, Susan Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsSusan Polars syn på Magnus:For å få litt variasjon her inne så spurte jeg, i et eksklusivt mini-intervju for blo’fansen, Susan Polgar om hennes betraktninger rundt Magnus sin seier i Moskva. Susan trenger ingen nærmere presentasjon. Men for å si …
Polgar Chess 2011 in Budapest, Hungary
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Budapest, Hungary, Judit Polgar, Polgar Chess Day, Polgar sisters, Sofia Polgar, Susan Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThe Polgar Chess Day this year was a MAJOR success with a jam pack crowd in Budapest last Saturday.Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Art of Chess "Polgar Glass" invented
Published by November 14th, 2011 in Chess Art, Lisa Suhay, Norfolk, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess and Virginia. 0 CommentsArt of Chess “Polgar Glass” invented from Lisa Suhay on Vimeo.The chess Queen is birthed and forged in the fires of vision and ingenuity. Glass Artist Avery Shaffer and Sculptor Kevin Gallup took glass bottles and recycled them into chess art using Kev…
Art of Chess "Polgar Glass" invented
Published by November 14th, 2011 in Chess Art, Lisa Suhay, Norfolk, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess and Virginia. 0 CommentsArt of Chess “Polgar Glass” invented from Lisa Suhay on Vimeo.The chess Queen is birthed and forged in the fires of vision and ingenuity. Glass Artist Avery Shaffer and Sculptor Kevin Gallup took glass bottles and recycled them into chess art using Kev…
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 …
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…
Le Quang Liem Wins SPICE Cup
Published by October 26th, 2011 in Le Quang Liem, SPICE Cup, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech, TTU and Zach Haskin. 0 CommentsLe Quang Liem Wins SPICE Cup By Zachary Haskin October 26, 2011Texas Tech University and the Susan Polgar Foundation hosted the 5th Annual SPICE Cup from October 15-25. This year’s festival had three Invitational sections, a FIDE Open, a Scho…
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 …
Ray Robson’s 17th Birthday at the SPICE Cup
Published by October 25th, 2011 in Lubbock, Ray Robson, SPICE, SPICE Cup, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, tennis, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsKnowing how much Ray loves to play tennis, I presented to Ray his birthday present before the start of round 10, a Prince tennis racket.Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
SPICE Cup Fun Chess Quiz
Published by October 21st, 2011 in Quiz, SPICE, SPICE Cup, Susan Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsHere are the questions: http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-spice-cup-quiz.htmlChess daily news from Susan Polgar
A game for thinkers
Published by August 22nd, 2011 in Humberto Cruz, Salt Lake City, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Tribune and world record. 0 CommentsPersonal finance, like chess, is a game for thinkers
HUMBERTO CRUZ
THE SAVINGS GAME
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 4, 2005 12:01 AM
Susan Polgar is passionate about the topic. ”If women put their minds to it, there is no reason they can’t be as good as the men…
Are Girls too Nice to Excel in Chess?
Published by August 22nd, 2011 in Goddesschess.com, Shelby Lyman, Susan Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsArtwork by Mike Magnan
“Chess – Are Girls too Nice to Excel in Chess?”
The Sale Lake City Tribune, February 2, 1997
Source: http://www.goddesschess.com
by Shelby Lyman
It’s an old scenario that continues to be replayed. As girls approach adolescenc…
Seeing is believing
Published by August 12th, 2011 in California, Chess Video, Dyhemia Young, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess and YouTube. 0 CommentsDyhemia being able to see for the first time in 2 years!
Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Jada Pinkett Smith: What inspires you?
Published by August 11th, 2011 in Dyhemia Young, Jada Pinkett Smith, SPF, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Susan Polgar Foundation, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsYoung chess phenom wins scholarship to Texas Tech at tournament
Dyhemia 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 Tex…
Special "little" friends
Published by August 10th, 2011 in Animal, Susan Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess daily news from Susan Polgar
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…
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
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…
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
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….
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…
Not even a black eye is going to keep me from winning
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Dyhemia Young, Lubbock, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsStudents use chess to help them learn skills needed for success Posted: July 27, 2011 – 12:30am | Updated: July 27, 2011 – 12:34amBy CHANA ELGIN Copyright 2011 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or re…
Not even a black eye is going to keep me from winning
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Dyhemia Young, Lubbock, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsStudents use chess to help them learn skills needed for success Posted: July 27, 2011 – 12:30am | Updated: July 27, 2011 – 12:34amBy CHANA ELGIN Copyright 2011 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or re…
Please donate to the Susan Polgar Foundation
Published by July 27th, 2011 in SPF, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess and Susan Polgar Foundation. 0 CommentsFrom my 30 plus years of experience, I discovered that chess can help children of all ages do better in school as well as develop many important life skills. Research around the world has supported my belief. Countless studies have shown that chess can…
Cinderella unedited video
Published by July 25th, 2011 in Dyhemia Young, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsChess daily news from Susan Polgar
8th annual SP Girls Invitational
Published by July 24th, 2011 in Girl's Chess, Lubbock, SP Girl's Invitational, SPICE, Susan Polgar, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and TTU. 0 CommentsThe 8th annual Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational, the most prestigious all-girls event in the United States, began this afternoon. Each year, over 3,000 young female players compete in state, regional, and qualifying events to earn an invitation.This ye…
