Tech 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 â…
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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 CommentsChampion 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…
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…
Susan Polgar makes a move
Published by February 5th, 2012 in College Chess, SPICE, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech and Webster University. 0 CommentsSusan Polgar makes a move; Texas Tech chess coach and grand master leaving for St. Louis universityPolgar, a world and Olympic chess champion, will transfer her Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence to Webster University starting June 1.Posted: F…
Recruited players from all over the world
Published by February 4th, 2012 in SPICE, St. Louis, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech, TTU and Webster University. 0 CommentsPolgar 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…
Knight Raiders in the Final Four
Published by February 4th, 2012 in College Final Four, Final Four, Knight Raiders, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsArtwork by Tin Kuljasevic2012 College Chess Final FourMarch 30 – April 1 in Herndon, VA / Washington DC area#1 seed Texas Tech#2 seed UTD#3 seed UMBC#4 seed NYUTexas Tech University Knight Raiders RosterBoard 1: Grandmaster Georg “the German Precision”…
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 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…
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…
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…
Texas Tech Knight Raiders qualify for College Chess Final Four
Published by January 1st, 2012 in College Chess, College Final Four, Knight Raiders, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsTexas Tech Knight Raiders qualify for College Chess Final FourPosted: Dec 31, 2011 12:27 PM CSTUpdated: Dec 31, 2011 12:27 PM CSTProvided by Texas Tech UniversityThe Texas Tech Knight Raiders have qualified for the College Chess Final Four after their …
2012 College Chess Final Four Set
Published by December 31st, 2011 in College Final Four, NYU, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech, UMBC and UTD. 0 CommentsThe 2011 PanAm Intercollegiate Chess Championship has concluded. The four teams which qualify for the 2012 College Chess Final Four are:- New York University- Texas Tech (defending Final Four champion)- University of Maryland (Baltimore County)- Univer…
2012 College Chess Final Four Set
Published by December 31st, 2011 in College Final Four, NYU, Susan Polgar Chess, Texas Tech, UMBC and UTD. 0 CommentsThe 2011 PanAm Intercollegiate Chess Championship has concluded. The four teams which qualify for the 2012 College Chess Final Four are:- New York University- Texas Tech (defending Final Four champion)- University of Maryland (Baltimore County)- Univer…
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 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 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 
Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
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
Former Knight Raider wins 5th Open "Mediterranean 2017"
Published by November 19th, 2011 in Croatia, Davorin Kuljasevic, Knight Raider, Mediterranean, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 CommentsFormer captain of the SPICE – Knight Raiders chess team, GM Davorin Kuljasevic, tied for 1st at the 5th Open “Mediterranean 2017″. Last year, Davorin played board 1 for the Knight Raiders and helped them win the U.S. National Collegiate Championship b…
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…
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…
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…
"Tous pour un, un pour tous!"
Published by October 27th, 2011 in Chess team, Knight Raiders, Susan Polgar Chess and Texas Tech. 0 Comments“Tous pour un, un pour tous!” – “All for one, one for all!” Just as the Musketeers, this is the motto the Knight Raiders chess teams live by. This is what team sport is all about!Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
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…
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…
