Artwork by Mike MagnanWhy chess deserves a place in schoolsIn Armenia all six-year-olds study chess; in UK schools it ‘fell off a cliff’ in the 1980s. But its educational benefits are plentifulJonathan Calderguardian.co.uk, Tuesday 7 February 2012 13.3…
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Why chess deserves a place in schools
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Armenia, chess in the schools, England, Malcolm Pein and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess Prodigies Prep for State Championships
Published by February 7th, 2012 in New York, Scholastic chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess Prodigies Prep for State Championships February 7, 2012 1:51pm | By Mary Johnson,DNAinfo Reporter/ProducerMANHATTAN — In just three short weeks, chess prodigies from across the city will head upstate to Saratoga Springs for the 45th annual Ne…
Leave our meat judging team and Law School moot court team alone
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Amarillo, Lubbock, SPICE, St. Louis, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and Webster University. 0 CommentsTech gets checkmatedSubmitted by Jon Mark Beilue on Tue, 02/07/2012 – 2:07pmHard times for us Texas Tech alums. First, the Red Raiders suffer their first losing football season since 1992. Then the men’s basketball team may not win a Big 12 game …
Aronian to participate in Bilbao Grand Slam 2012
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Bilbao, Grand Slam, Levon Aronian and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsLevon Aronian to participate in Bilbao Grand Slam 2012February 6, 2012 – 14:44 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net – From September 24-October 13, Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian will participate in Chess Grand Slam 2012, to be held in Bilbao, Spain. Aronian wil…
Improve your chess with New In Chess!
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Chess magazine, New In Chess and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Commentshttp://www.newinchess.comNew In Chess has regular contributions from all the world’s best players. Garry Kasparov, Vishy Anand, Veselin Topalov, Magnus Carlsen, Levon Aronian, Vladimir Kramnik, Peter Leko, Alexei Shirov, Judit Polgar. You name them…
A 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 …
Chess boom in Manila
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Chess Clubs, Manila, Philippines, Susan Polgar Chess and Wesley So. 0 CommentsChess clubs fast proliferating in ManilaWednesday, 08 February 2012 00:00SMALL-TIME chess clubs are proliferating all over Manila, spawning games in the parks under the trees, bridges and outside doors of residences to accommodate players who battle ea…
Akram wins 2nd Pakistan Chess Players Association (PCPA) Open
Published by February 7th, 2012 in National Championship, Pakistan and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWasim Akram excels to clinch chess trophyKARACHI: National Master Wasim Akram lifted the 2nd Pakistan Chess Players Association (PCPA) Open Chess Championship Zahiruddin Farooqui Trophy at Beach Luxury Hotel on Sunday. Demonstrating fine skill and me…
London named as possible venue for Candidates Tournament
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Candidates Matches, England, London and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsLondon named as possible venue for Candidates TournamentFebruary 7, 2012 – 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net – Assistant to the FIDE President Berik Balgabaev has tweeted that World Championship Candidates Tournament will be held in London from October 23-N…
Aeroflot Chess 2012
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Aeroflot, LIVE games and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsAeroflot Chess 2012 with Tomashevsky, Caruana, Le Quang Liem, Vallejo Pons, Jobava, Sasikiran, Eljanov, Inarkiev, Andreikin, Zvjagnisev, Akopian, Kobalia, Alekseev, Bu Xiangzhi, Csaba Balogh, Khismatullin, Korobov, Bartel, Zhigalko, Ragger, Gupta, and more on Chessdom.com daily with computer analysis.
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Liem seeks to win Aeroflot for the 3rd time
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Aeroflot, Le Quang Liem and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsQuang Liem attends Aeroflot chess tourney in RussiaVietnam’s top chess player, Le Quang Liem (Elo 2,714) has left for the 2012 Aeroflot Open Chess Tournament in Russia.The defending champion said that he aims to earn a higher Elo rating and gain more…
Champion chess team leaving TTU
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Knight Raiders, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech, TTU and Vitaly Neimer. 0 CommentsChampion chess team leaving TTU Reported by: Brittany PriceLast Update: 8:06 pmFOX 34 TV”We live like one big, happy family,” said Vitaly Neimer, an International Chess Master and student at Texas Tech University.Neimer is a member of the TTU chess tea…
Conquering the Scandianvian Defense!
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, Nakamura, OnlineChessLessons and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsBeating The Scandinavian Defense – Beginner Chess OpeningsPosted on December 28, 2011 by William in Beginner’s Corner, Chess Openings, Strategy & Game ReviewThe Scandinavian Defense is a common beginner chess opening, allowing black to immediatel…
Nikolai Chadaev first in the World Blitz Championship Qualifier
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Blitz and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThe 2012 World Blitz Championship qualifying tournament took place at the Russian State Social University (V.Pika st., 4) on Monday, February 6th.The competition with 99 players consisted of 11 rounds of Swiss system, with time control 3 minutes per ga…
More endgame improvement
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Endgame Improvement, Puzzle Solving and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhite to move and win.Source: ChessToday.netChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Baden-Baden and Bremen on fire in German Schach Bundesliga
Published by February 6th, 2012 in German Bundesliga and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsBaden-Baden and Bremen on fire in German Schach BundesligaOn 4th and 5th of February the 8th and 9th round of the Schachbundesliga took place. The top teams Baden-Baden, Bremen and Eppingen prevailed and will fight for the title in the highest German…
Dragan Solak wins the Turkish Chess Championship
Published by February 6th, 2012 in National Championship, Solak, Susan Polgar Chess and Turkey. 0 CommentsDragan Solak wins the Turkish Chess ChampionshipThe Turkish Chess Championship for men was held over 10 rounds of Swiss system from 29th January to 5th February in Kemer, Antalya. 309 participants (52 more compared to previous year), including 19 tit…
Endgame improvement
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Endgame Improvement, Puzzle Solving, R and P endgame and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhite to move. What’s the best continuation for White?3R4/4p1kp/1p2Pp2/p4p2/P5r1/6P1/4PP1P/6K1 w – - 0 1Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
4 year old Shivanshi Kalsotra
Published by February 6th, 2012 in FIDE, India and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsTo: The President FIDE, Subject: Thanks for heartful & kind support to our youngest player Baby Shivanshi Kalsotra in shape of all appreciation & Title (Most Youngest Chess Player in India Honoured)Esteemed Sir/Madam,Trust this piece of mine t…
Zimbabwe Chess News
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Susan Polgar Chess, World School Chess Championship and Zimbabwe. 0 CommentsChess body selects schools tour squadDaniel Nhakaniso, Sports Reporter2012-02-06 09:01:00The Zimbabwe Chess Federation has selected a 12-member provisional squad which will represent the country at the 8th World Schools Individual Chess Championships s…
Armenian Grandmasters in “Aeroflot Open”
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Aeroflot, Armenia, Moscow, Russia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsArmenian Grandmasters in “Aeroflot Open”Grandmasters Vladimir Akopian and Hrant Melkumyan will take part in the tournament A of “Aeroflot Open” to be held in Moscow. Armenian chess players will have 80 GM rivals; Tomashevsky, Caruana, Le Quang …
ICGA/Rybka controversy: An interview with David Levy (1)
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Chess Computer, Chess Software, David Levy, Rybka, Susan Polgar Chess and Vasik Rajlich. 0 CommentsICGA/Rybka controversy: An interview with David Levy (1)IntroductionIn June 2011 it was widely reported in the global media that the International Computer Games Association (ICGA), headed by Dr. David Levy, had found chess programmer Vasik Rajlich…
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…
VN to host three international chess tourneys this year
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Chess tournament, Susan Polgar Chess and Vietnam. 0 CommentsVN to host three international chess tourneys this year February, 06 2012 11:22:29 HA NOI – Viet Nam will organise three international chess competitions this year.The first one, HDBank Cup Open Chess Tournament, will be held fro…
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Super Aeroflot 2012
Published by February 5th, 2012 in Aeroflot, Moscow, Russia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsAeroflot Chess 2012The Aeroflot Chess tournament takes place 7-17 February 2012 in Moscow, the city where the RSSU Cup has just finished and where the 2012 World Chess Championship will be played.Despite having very low number of players for such a hig…
Ask a direct opening or tactics question directly to a Grandmaster 2700+!
Published by February 5th, 2012 in Chess improvement, chessdom and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsAsk a direct opening or tactics question directly to a Grandmaster 2700+!Have you ever prepared for a tournament and come to a point where you need quick advice about a position, strategy, or way to play against the opponent? Imagine if you could get s…
Giants win Super Bowl XLVI!!
Published by February 5th, 2012 in NE Patriots, NY Giants, Super Bowl and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThe NY Giants beat the NE Patriots again to win Super Bowl XLVI! Final score: Giants 21 – 17 Patriots!Go Giants!!Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
More Moscow chess tactic
Published by February 5th, 2012 in Chess tactic, Puzzle Solving and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhite to move. How should white proceed?Source: ChessToday.netChess daily news from Susan Polgar
More Moscow chess tactic
Published by February 5th, 2012 in Chess tactic, Puzzle Solving and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhite to move. How should white proceed?Source: ChessToday.netChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Polgar, SPICE to leave Tech, cites lack of resources for move
Published by February 5th, 2012 in Daily Toreador, Lubbock, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and Webster University. 0 CommentsCover storyPolgar, SPICE to leave Tech, cites lack of resources for movePosted: Sunday, February 5, 2012 5:29 pmBy Summer ChandlerContributing WriterSusan Polgar and the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence will relocate from Texas Tech to Webst…
Polgar, SPICE to leave Tech, cites lack of resources for move
Published by February 5th, 2012 in Daily Toreador, Lubbock, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and Webster University. 0 CommentsCover storyPolgar, SPICE to leave Tech, cites lack of resources for movePosted: Sunday, February 5, 2012 5:29 pmBy Summer ChandlerContributing WriterSusan Polgar and the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence will relocate from Texas Tech to Webst…
Cheparinov wins 34th Bulgarian Open
Published by February 5th, 2012 in Bulgaria, Cheparinov, Chess tournament and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsIvan Cheparinov wins the Georgi Tringov MemorialThe 34th Bulgarian Open Chess Championship 2012 – Georgi Tringov Memorial, organized by the Bulgarian Chess Federation, the Chess Club Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Plovdiv Municipality, was held from 29th Janu…
