Chess Blog For Girls

Pretty Won't Earn You Checkmate

2012-01-15T21:10:00.001-06:00

Pretty Won't Earn You CheckmateBy Carrie Goldman, Saturday at 3:06 pmI am sitting in a gym that is packed with waiting families. Moms, dads, sisters, brothers—we are all settled in haphazardly, surrounded by brown bag lunches, newspapers, discarded winter coats and hats and gloves. Practice chess boards are set up on some of the tables, pieces scattered mid-game.The girls are in the other room,

Chess is fun

2011-12-03T06:13:00.000-06:00

8-year-old Palmdale girl is already chess championBy Christina Villacorte, Staff WriterPosted: 12/03/2011 01:00:00 AM PSTGiggling under a pink hat bedazzled with sequins, 8-year-old Gia Peterson scanned the chessboard, wiggled her fingers and declared triumphantly, "Checkmate."Her opponent, a news photographer, never stood a chance.The Palmdale second-grader is a national chess champion,

Girl Chess Champ Wows in Reno

2011-11-10T03:27:00.000-06:00

Artwork by Mike MagnanGirl Chess Champ Wows in RenoBy Ava HarmonCarmen Pemsler’s enthusiasm for chess continues to play itself out in victories all across the country. The 13-yr old Eagle resident has been playing chess since the tender age of six. Her recent outstanding performance at the Western States Open annual tournament in Reno, NV earned her a personal United States Chess Federation

Teach them Math, Science, and Chess

2011-10-16T11:30:00.001-05:00

Maybe Teach Them Math, Science and ChessBy JAMES WARRENNew York TimesPublished: October 15, 2011The 120 elementary school children sat so quietly and intently that you might have assumed this was a mass detention period.But it was chess, not confinement, in an Oak Brook hotel ballroom on Columbus Day. And the lessons learned might assist school leaders everywhere, including those attempting a

Chess' greatest challenge: girls

2011-10-02T08:17:00.000-05:00

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 her most? We need the fashion-forward players as model minds to keep girls in the game of chess rather than dropping out in droves as they reach

'I'm Always the Only Girl'

2011-09-13T15:37:00.002-05:00

‘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 hustlers in New York's Washington Square Park.Were there such a group of aggressive players nearby, 13-year-old Janna Borg of Norwich would probably jump at the chance to

Special game analysis

2011-09-05T20:27:00.000-05:00

There were many fighting and exciting games is the Round 3 of the World Cup. Sergey Shipov annotates the most interesting fragments. The main sensation occurred at the first table. Despite all the achievements of Judit Polgar, people still tend to underestimate her. Which, of course, benefits her at the board... J. Polgar — S. Karjakin If the Black’s bishop arrives to b7, White’s hopes

Big National Chess Day Celebration on October 8th!

2011-08-23T10:04:00.000-05:00

Big National Chess Day Celebration on October 8th! There will be many additional surprise events during the tournament! The 2011 SP World Open for Boys and Girls has moved from Las Vegas (in June 2011) to Chicago (in October 2011) per the request of many parents and coaches. I expect this event will be bigger and better than ever! I would like to thank the organizer of the LV Chess Festival for

Savanna Naccarato places 9th out of 46 at the 2011 Susan Polgar Girls Invitational

2011-07-30T11:33:00.000-05:00

Savanna 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 Director of the 8th Annual Susan Polgar Girls Invitational held this year at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, July 24-29, 2011. Savanna

SP Girls' Invitational Final Standings

2011-07-30T11:27:00.000-05:00

Final standings ## Name ID Rtng Post -1- -2- -3- -4- -5- -6- Tot TB-M TB-S TB-O TB-C 1 Apurva Virkud 13464694 1967 1987 W21 W20 W7 W8 W2 W6 6 20 23 90 21 2 Mandy Lu 13907446 1761 1778 W34 W13 W3 W9 L1 W10 5 22 24 90½ 19 3 Kristen Sarna 13102097 1591 1620 W38 W23 L2 W18 W8 D4 4½ 19½ 21½ 76½ 16½ 4 Maggie Feng 14105448 1728 1714 L23 W40 W29 W12 W9 D3 4½ 18 19½ 72 14½ 5 Maraani Kamphorst

Not even a black eye is going to keep me from winning

2011-07-27T00:59:00.000-05:00

Students 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 redistributed. AVALANCHE-JOURNAL If life is a game, two Young girls are on their way to success. Meet Dyhemia and Vanita Young. Although not

Front page of the LA Times: Cinderella finds her chess slipper at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas

2011-07-23T00:34:00.001-05:00

This is in the front page of the LA Times today!It takes many moves to find missing young chess whizWhen news came that Dyhemia Young had been invited to a prestigious chess tournament, the 16-year-old San Franciscan had vanished. Her mentor, founder of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation, was worried.By Maria L. La Ganga, Los Angeles Times July 23, 2011 Reporting from East Palo Alto, Calif.—

2011 SPGI Schedule

2011-07-20T11:14:00.004-05:00

Artwork by Mike Magnan2011 Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational (SPGI) ScheduleSunday, July 24 (Holden Hall Auditorium 155)1:00 pm: Opening Ceremony1:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Start of trainingMonday, July 25(Education room 369-370)9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Training1:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Training6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Puzzle Solving Championship and BughouseTuesday, July 26(Education room 369-370)9:00 am – 12:00 pm:

8th annual Susan Polgar Girls' Invitational (2011)

2011-07-19T15:35:00.001-05:00

Here are the confirmed names so far. I am expecting about another 4-5 to confirm the final details soon.Abella ClarissaBorg JannaCancio AiyaChen EvelynChen JoyChikkala SnehaChroneos Rea KatrinaDavis KatherineDeLand RebeccaDolan BrynEswaran AshrithaEswaran AksithiFeng MaggieGondolo ElisabethJames IsabelLiu CherylLu MandyMann AlexandraMullen MarleahMunoz ClaudiaMunoz FaithMurali AnjanaMurali

Pop Culture

2011-07-12T13:21:00.002-05:00

I just received the following email from a friend of mine. Here is what she wrote:'I wanted to share this sweet story with you :-) I hope that you will enjoy it. My daughter Margot just walked in the house after an early morning dental appointment. I had e-mailed my dentist about the event we had with (you) Susan as she has 2 small boys who like chess. Unfortunately, they had a softball game

8th Annual Susan Polgar Girl's Invitational

2011-07-07T21:29:00.001-05:00

Rules and Conditions for the 8th Annual Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational (SPGI)July 24 – 29, 2011 at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, TexasOver $120,000 in chess scholarships, chess prizes, netbook computers, etc.Susan Polgar and/or the Polgar Committee (PolgarCommitte@gmail.com) and its members may elect to award wild cards each year for the Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational. If you feel

Never give up, the relentless pursuit of excellence

2011-06-26T08:15:00.000-05:00

Never give up, the relentless pursuit of excellenceLubbock Avalanche JournalPosted: June 25, 2011 - 11:36pmThis week, I am re-publishing an interesting article by Mr. Phil Innes, publisher of the Vermont Views Magazine. He always has a unique and interesting take about chess. Enjoy!Why I am sick and tired of reading about Susan Polgar?You see her here you see her there, you see her everywhere in

Chess Girls

2011-06-25T07:24:00.001-05:00

Susan Polgar Inspires "Chess Girls"Chess Grandmaster Susan Polgar's life is portrayed in the new BBC radio documentary "Chess Girls." Written by Melanie HessSusan Polgar’s parents defied the government in communist Hungary to school their daughter in a highly unusual way– chess, eight hours a day, every day. Now a grandmaster, Polgar’s story of ascension to worldwide fame through her

Pack your bags! You're heading to Lubbock!

2011-06-23T09:16:00.002-05:00

Ronnie Polaneczky: Knights gather to fulfill girl's chess dream June 18, 2011|By Ronnie Polaneczky, Daily News ColumnistYOU KNOW the best part of my job? Calling someone who's been in a pickle and letting her know that her troubles are over. That was my happy task yesterday, when I phoned Vanita Young and told her to pack her bags, she was going to Texas. "Oh, my God! That's crazy! Thank you!"

Chess Poem: The Princess

2011-06-20T13:11:00.001-05:00

Artwork by Mike MagnanThe Princess By Annie NewcomerThis tale begins with a princess in flight,how it ends, depends, if tactics are right.It matters not if she’s pretty or thin;her scheme needs “ smart “ with the fix the king’s in.The kingsmen measure her worth to be small.Make her move baby steps thinking she’ll fall.But she develops her

Polaneczky: Don't let 2G checkmate Vanita's future

2011-06-17T10:55:00.000-05:00

Ronnie Polaneczky: Don't let 2G checkmate Vanita's futurePosted on Fri, Jun. 17, 2011By Ronnie PolaneczkyPhiladelphia Daily NewsDaily News Columnist WHILE CITY big-shots have been agitating over the school district's $629 million budget gap, a quieter financial worry is tugging at Vanita Young's heart. Vanita, a lovely, soft-spoken junior at the Walter D. Palmer Charter School, needs $2,000

Polgar family in BBC Radio Documentary

2011-06-16T12:09:00.001-05:00

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011vhdc Afternoon Play The Chess Girls (Susan, Sofia, and Judit Polgar) The emergence of the Polgar sisters in the 1970s and 80s rocked the chess world. In a heavily male dominated game, the three Hungarian girls (Susan, Sofia, and Judit Polgar) broke record after record. The youngest, Judit, was talked of as a potential world champion. The Chess

8th annual Susan Polgar Girls' Invitational (2011)

2011-06-15T10:45:00.002-05:00

Rules and Conditions for the 8th Annual Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational (SPGI)July 24 – 29, 2011 at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, TexasOver $120,000 in chess scholarships, chess prizes, netbook computers, etc.The annual Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational, the most prestigious all-girls event in the United States, will be held at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The opening

Double Success

2011-06-12T17:40:00.000-05:00

Double SuccessLubbock Avalanche JournalIn January 1991, I became the first woman in history to earn the “Men’s” Grandmaster title (traditional FIDE requirement). In December 1991, my baby sister Judit became the second female in history to do the same. It took nearly 20 years later for another sister pair to earn the Grandmaster title.Last week, the World Chess Federation (FIDE) officially

The Revolutionary Mind

2011-06-03T23:18:00.002-05:00

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Special Final Four Interview

2011-04-17T22:24:00.001-05:00

The golden coaches of the Knight Raiders about the Final Four successSusan Polgar and Paul Truong in a large interviewChessdom.comThe Knight Riders were successful at this year's Final Four. The team led by Susan Polgar and Paul Truong managed to win a title in what can be viewed as the Final Four with largest mass media coverage. After the success, coaches Polgar and Truong gave an

Bored with your board?

2011-04-15T09:17:00.002-05:00

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Great story! Chess Mom turns author!

2011-04-14T11:59:00.001-05:00

What do Moms do at chess tournaments? Anita Wheeless, mom to Amelia Wheeless (three-time Polgar Invitational participant), learned to knit in 2003 while waiting for her kids at chess tournaments. Just like chess, practice paid off as Anita now has a knitting book that’s just been published by Leisure Arts. “Storybook Dolls to Knit” is for sale at most online book sellers like Barnes &

Letter from Chancellor Hance

2011-04-11T15:37:00.000-05:00

2011 SP Girl's Invitational

2011-04-06T10:17:00.000-05:00

SPGI Press Release - March 25, 2011The 8th Annual Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational 8th (2011 SPGI) will be held this year July 24-29 at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, Texas. This is one of the most prestigious all-girls events and will incorporate a three-day intense training with Susan Polgar and her team of chess instructors, followed by a 6 round (g/60) championship tournament. There

Are men smarter than women?

2011-03-29T16:26:00.003-05:00

Q Are there any women chess masters?—David Zwerling, Portland, Ore.A While men dominated the game for centuries, the same social advances that brought the world a great influx of female athletes in the ’70s also gave us a spate of fresh female faces on the chess scene, such as the amazing Polgar sisters of Hungary—grandmasters Susan, 40, and Judit, 33, and international master Sofia, 34—all

Vote for Dana

2011-03-28T23:48:00.001-05:00

Dana (an excellent chess player) has been nominated by the Salem Statesman-Journal newspaper for high school athlete of the week for softball.Last week, in a tournament at Medford, she went three for four with a double, single, walk and a 2-run home run against Nyree White, a member of USA Softball’s Junior Women’s National Team. White, a senior, has signed to play softball for

8th Annual Susan Polgar Girl's Invitational

2011-03-25T18:35:00.004-05:00

Rules and Conditions for the 8th Annual Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational (SPGI)July 24 – 29, 2011 at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, TexasOver $120,000 in chess scholarships, chess prizes, netbook computers, etc.The annual Susan Polgar Girl’s Invitational, the most prestigious all-girls event in the United States, will be held at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The opening

2011 SP World Open for Girls and Boys

2011-03-12T18:36:00.001-06:00

The 2011 SP World Open for Boys and Girls has moved from Las Vegas (in June 2011) to Chicago (in October 2011) per the request of many parents and coaches. I expect this event will be bigger and better than ever! I would like to thank the organizer of the LV Chess Festival for hosting this event in previous years. The North American Chess Association will be the new host this year.Susan

Chess revolution from the slums

2011-03-09T20:10:00.001-06:00

Ugandan girl tees up chess revolution from the slumsWritten by Xan Rice Wednesday, 09 March 2011 20:21In a church in a Ugandan slum, a girl’s hand thrusts forward and a black bishop falls.The girl shows no emotion, though she knows the end is near. Striking quickly, the black queen is toppled, and then the king. Only then does she smile.“You attacked too much,” she tells the boy sitting

Spreading the love of chess

2011-02-27T22:13:00.001-06:00

Annastasia and Amelia Wyzywany, participants of the SP Girl's Invitational last year, started a scholastic chess club. The club began in September 2010. They club has had a steady stream of children joining. Currently the club has 26 members of which 7 are girls. Annastasia conducts most of the lessons while Amelia checks to see if students are understanding and need help one on one. Here is

Special interview in Milan by Dario Pedini

2011-02-17T13:48:00.002-06:00

Interview with Susan Polgar in Milan by Dario PediniDi Darkstorm (del 05/01/2011 @ 19:36:37)http://www.scacchierando.net/dblog/default.aspD : Susan, let’s start with one of the most topical issues in the chess world at the moment : What do you think of the World Championship format and the forthcoming Candidate matches S : I think that it is satisfactory as we are now back to a Classical

2011 Susan Polgar National Open for Girls and Boys

2011-02-12T08:05:00.001-06:00

http://www.polgarevents.com Official Qualifier for the 2011 Susan Polgar Girls' Invitational! Winners of all the girls' sections will automatically qualify for the 2011 SPGI, the most prestigious all-girls event in the U.S.Over $100,000 in scholarships & prizes!March 4-6, 2011Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona7 Round SwissSys G/45. 8 Sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8)

FIDE Committee for Women's Chess New Website

2011-02-11T09:35:00.001-06:00

FIDE Committee for Women's Chess New WebsiteWELCOME TO THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN'S CHESS (WOM) WEBSITE!The WOM is happy to welcome all of you to our webpage!! Our goal is to inform you all about women history, present players, future events and much more ! Our commission is working hard to improve the situation for women in the chess world in all areas such as players, trainers, arbiters and

Technology changes game of chess

2011-02-10T15:30:00.001-06:00

Posted: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 9:04 pmTechnology changes game of chessRocio RodriguezStaff Writer Daily Toreador - Dept. of Student Media, Texas Tech UniversityFeb. 10 marks the 15th anniversary of the first time a computer defeated a human in the game of chess.Though it may seem the average chess player could play and beat a home computer chess game, one particular game revolutionized the

Game analysis

2011-02-05T10:18:00.001-06:00

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Top Chess Players Travel to Lubbock for SPICE Cup 2010

2010-10-27T20:45:00.001-05:00

October 27, 2010Top Chess Players Travel to Lubbock for SPICE Cup 2010Players include youngest American ever to earn Grandmaster title, at age 14.Written by Karin SlykerRay Robson, who celebrated his 16th birthday this week, is among the top Chess competitors scheduled to compete in the SPICE Cup International Invitational Tournament. The event, now in its fourth year, will be held at Texas

SPICE Cup round 1

2010-10-27T08:35:00.001-05:00

SPICE Cup PairingsB GroupThursday, October 28 2pm Round 1Krush (US women's champion) - SmithDiamant - FinegoldKuljasevic - BykhovskyYang - AntalRensch - IppolitoA GroupThursday, October 28 2pm- Round 1Robson - MeierAlmasi - PerelshteynSo

TX Governor Rick Perry welcomes SPICE players

2010-10-22T11:40:00.001-05:00

Greetings:As Governor of Texas, I welcome everyone to the 4th Annual Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) Cup. We are privileged to have world-class chess champion Susan Polgar and this prestigious event here at Texas Tech University.Chess requires discipline, strong analytical ability and strategy. These three skills are applicable to many areas of life and show strong

Magnificent chess artwork

2010-10-18T00:47:00.003-05:00

Fantastic artwork by the incredibly talented artist Serkan Ergün. Click on image to see the full size artwork.Serkan Ergün, born in Izmir in 1980, has adopted realism. He has rendered “individuals in society” in an attitude of expression in his works. Besides having the talent for visualization of each individual’s character, Ergün tries to provide a unique confrontation for grasping the subject,

Tech produces its second grandmaster in the last four months

2010-10-17T00:34:00.001-05:00

Tech produces its second grandmaster in the last four monthsPosted: October 17, 2010 - 12:24amInternational Master Gergely Antal, who just graduated from Tech in August with a degree in economics, has just earned his grandmaster title. He was the first titled chess player to come to Texas Tech in 2008, and he was also the first to capture a national chess title for the Knight Raiders.In 2009,

Major events at Texas Tech

2010-10-16T08:00:00.001-05:00

SPICE Cup FIDE Rated OpenNovember 5-7, 2010Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX806-742-7742 6SS, G/90 with 30 second increment.FIDE/USCF ratedOne Section $2,000 based on 40 paid entries: $1000-$500-250-150-100Open to all FIDE rated players and USCF 1600 and higherLimit to the first 50 registrants!Reg: 9-10:30am 11/5.Rounds: 11/5 11am and 4pm11/6 10 am and 3 pm11/7 9 am and 2 pmNo byes in the final 2

Chess in Education Success

2010-10-04T14:08:00.001-05:00

Chess boom in TurkeyI recently had a chance to sit down with Mr. Ali Nihat Yazici, President of the Turkish Chess Federation, during the Khanty-Mansiysk Chess Olympiad. I first met him in 2004 at the Calvia Chess Olympiad. Since then, he has done tremendous things for chess in Turkey, especially in the arena of scholastic chess. Here is the summary of our chat.The president of the Turkish

TEXAS GIRLS SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

2010-10-01T12:27:00.002-05:00

TEXAS GIRLS SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPOctober 1-3, 2010Hosted by Central Catholic Elementary Chess TeamSanctioned by Texas Chess AssociationUnder U.S. Chess Federation Rules and rating systemWhat: 5 round Swiss Style Tournament in 5 sections: K-1, Primary(K to 3), Elementary (K to 5/6),Middle School (6 to 8/9), High School (9 to 12).Round 1: Saturday 9am Game/30 , Round 2: 10:30 Game/30, Round

27 teams still perfect at 2010 Women's Olympiad

2010-09-22T14:39:00.003-05:00

Rk.SNoTeamTeamGames + = - TB1 TB2 115SlovakiaSVK220048,0 216GermanyGER220048,0 317SerbiaSRB220048,0 42ChinaCHN220048,0 53UkraineUKR220048,0 64GeorgiaGEO220048,0 78IndiaIND220048,0 810PolandPOL220048,0 914RomaniaROU220048,0 106United StatesUSA220048,0 1119NetherlandsNED220048,0 121Russia 1RUS1220048,0 135Russia 2RUS2220048,0 149HungaryHUN220047,0 1518CubaCUB220047,0

Susan Polgar Facebook Chess News and Info Page

2010-09-20T12:09:00.000-05:00

Chess, chess, and more chess

2010-09-17T16:53:00.005-05:00

Lahno leads Women's World Blitz at the half

2010-09-17T16:50:00.001-05:00

After 15 (of 30 rounds), GM Lahno of Ukraine (married to my friend GM Robert Fontaine of France, an excellent reporter/journalist for Europe Echecs, the #1 French chess media source) is leading the 2010 Women's World Blitz Championship, 1 point ahead of former WWC Stefanova.Lahno is a very strong and talented player. Unfortunately, she does not receive the recognition she truly deserves. Maybe

Opportunity at Texas Tech

2010-09-15T09:55:00.002-05:00

Would you like to study in the United States?Here is your opportunity at a major university!With over 30,000 students, Texas Tech University offers 150 undergraduate degree programs through 11 academic colleges, a graduate school and a school of law. We also offer more than 100 master’s degree programs and over 50 doctoral degree programs.Texas Tech students come from all 50 states in the U.S.

Life-changing moments of a future world chess champion

2010-09-12T00:02:00.001-05:00

Life-changing moments of a future world chess championPosted: September 11, 2010 - 11:33pmLubbock Avalanche JournalThe question of the week is can I point to a single experience in my life, which I can define as having contributed to who I am or what I do today?The answer is I can probably point to at least three different occasions that greatly impacted my life. The first one was when I was

Texas Tech - From Here, It's Possible!

2010-09-09T11:43:00.001-05:00

The school was established in 1923. Today, Texas Tech University has more than 39,000 students and 18,000 faculty / staff from over 100 countries. The main campus in Lubbock, Texas has 30,049 students.Texas Tech University comprised a vast 1,850 acres, but elegant Spanish Renaissance-style buildings and attractively landscaped grounds give the campus an old-fashion collegial feel. Located in

Knight Raiders having a Labor Day Weekend blast

2010-09-06T00:01:00.001-05:00

Some members of the Knight Raiders chess team having fun at Joyland Amusement Park in Lubbock, Texas.

Knight Raider chess team members thrive on and off the board

2010-09-04T23:39:00.001-05:00

Knight Raider chess team members thrive on and off the boardPosted: September 4, 2010 - 11:01pmLubbock Avalanche JournalThe question of the week is how important is it for me to recruit excellent students for the Texas Tech Knight Raider chess teams? The short answer is it is very important. Here are my criteria which I addressed in a previous column: • Professionalism (Will the recruit take

2010 SPICE Cup Chess Festival

2010-09-04T13:21:00.000-05:00

SPICE Cup FIDE Rated OpenNovember 5-7, 2010Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX806-742-77426SS, G/90 with 30 second increment.FIDE/USCF ratedOne Section $2,000 based on 40 paid entries: $1000-$500-250-150-100Open to all FIDE rated players and USCF 1600 and higherLimit to the first 50 registrants!Reg: 9-10:30am 11/5.Rounds: 11/5 11am and 4pm11/6 10 am and 3 pm11/7 9 am and 2 pmNo byes in the final 2

Women's Grand Prix game analysis

2010-08-31T10:09:00.001-05:00

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Knight Raiders thrive on and off the board

2010-08-31T00:51:00.001-05:00

Knight Raiders thrive on and off the boardThe accumulative grade of the Texas Tech Knight Raiders chess teams (A team, B team, and women's team) last year was 3.28, with 3 players earning a perfect 4.0! Here are some of their majors: Economics, Finance, Math, Electrical Engineering, Psychology, Law, Spanish, English, Political Science, Biotech, and Microbiology, etc.In addition to getting

A SPGI article by Bethany Carson

2010-08-30T12:51:00.002-05:00

2010 Susan Polgar Girls InvitationalBy Bethany G. CarsonHello everyone! I had a wonderful time at the Susan Polgar Girls Invitational at Texas Tech. We had four and a half days of training from Susan Polgar and Paul Truong, and one and a half days of tournament play. What impressed me most about Susan Polgar was the sincere care, love, and gentle strictness which she displayed toward her

Polgar appears on international radio show

2010-08-27T07:40:00.002-05:00

Polgar appears on international radio showBy Jon Arnold Managing Editor Published: Friday, August 27, 2010Updated: Friday, August 27, 2010 02:08Susan Polgar, the executive director of Texas Tech’s Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence, was featured as an expert Thursday on the BBC’s international debate program “World Have Your Say.” Thursday’s discussion

LIVE on BBC Radio

2010-08-26T14:17:00.002-05:00

I am on BBC Radio LIVE right now with British Table Tennis great Matthew Syed, former NBA player John Amaechi, and other star guests.The topic is whether 'talent' is a useful and valid concept, or whether all excellence can be learned.I am on BBC radio via Texas Tech KOHM studio. You can listen to it here: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/whys_20100826-1900a.mp3

Thousands of students showed up for the Raider welcome night

2010-08-24T20:56:00.002-05:00

Thousands of students showed up for the Raider welcome nightRaider Welcome - Night at the Student Union BuildingHospitality Services provided fantastic free food samples from all the great dining choices across campus while Student Union & Activities presents a student organization fair, live music, comedy show, a free movie, free t-shirts, and much more! Many members of the Knight

Game of the week

2010-08-22T14:43:00.001-05:00

Antoaneta Stefanova – Nana DzagnidzeJermuk Women’s Grand Prix, 2010 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 c6 5.e3 Nbd7 After a Queen’s Gambit start the game has settled into a Meran defense. 6.Bd3 dxc4 7.Bxc4 b5 8.Bd3 Bd6 This move became mainstream in the past decade along with the old 8...a6 and 8...Bb7 lines. Black’s main idea is to respond to e3-e4 (now or later) with e6-e5. 9.Ng5!? This unusual

A fond farewell to the graduating Texas Tech Knight Raiders

2010-08-22T14:41:00.001-05:00

A fond farewell to the graduating Texas Tech Knight RaidersAugust 21, 2010 - 11:03pmOn behalf of Texas Tech and SPICE, I would like to congratulate International Master Gergely Antal (economics undergrad — A team), International Master Gabor Papp (finance undergrad — A team), Stephanie Ballom (psychology graduate — women’s team and former president of the Knight Raiders Chess Club), and

2010 SPICE Cup FIDE Rated Open

2010-08-21T23:35:00.000-05:00

SPICE Cup FIDE Rated OpenNovember 5-7Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX806-742-7742 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 806-742-7742 end_of_the_skype_highlighting6SS, G/90 with 30 second increment.FIDE/USCF ratedOne Section $2,000 based on 40 paid entries: $1000-$500-250-150-100Open to all FIDE rated players and USCF 1600 and higherLimit to the first 50 registrants!Reg: 9-10:30am 11/5