Showing posts with label Girls' chess. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Girls' chess. Show all posts

Monday, June 20, 2011

Chess Poem: The Princess


Artwork by Mike Magnan

The Princess
By Annie Newcomer

This 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 mind - masters whit,
as battlefields scare her not one wee bit.

Steadfastly, believes with all of her heart,
In games of intrigue she plays a big part.
Then a pony flies right over her head,
next castle, bishop, lady the king wed.

She steps on eighth rank; successful escape,
stunning “ princess ” turned queen, secures checkmate.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

2011 Susan Polgar National Open for Girls and Boys


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, 2011
Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona

7 Round SwissSys G/45. 8 Sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (K-8) and High School (K-12) , separately for boys and girls. Rounds: Sat. 9:15 A.M., 11:15 A.M., 1:15 P.M. and 3:15 P.M.; Sun. 9:00 A.M., 11:30 A. M. and 1:30 P.M. Awards at 4:00 P.M. Online Registrations: Girls and Boys. Entry: Chess Emporium, 10801 N 32nd St., Suite 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028.
Venue:

Bogle Junior High School - View Map
1600 West Queen Creek Road
Chandler, AZ 85248

Schedule:

Friday, March 4th
6:30 PM - Puzzle Solving Championship
7:00 PM - Bughouse Round 1
7:30 PM - Bughouse Round 2
8:00 PM - Bughouse Round 3
8:30 PM - Bughouse Round 4
9:00 PM - Bughouse Round 5

Saturday, March 5th
9:15 AM - Main Event Round 1
11:15 AM - Main Event Round 2
1:15 PM - Main Event Round 3
3:15 PM - Main Event Round 4
5:00 PM - Susan Polgar 20 Board Simultaneous Exhibition
6:30 PM - Blitz Round 1
7:00 PM - Blitz Round 2
7:30 PM - Blitz Round 3
8:00 PM - Blitz Round 4
8:30 PM - Blitz Round 5

Sunday, March 6th
9:00 AM - Main Event Round 5
10:30 AM - Susan Polgar Q&A
11:30 AM - Main Event Round 6
1:30 PM - Main Event Round 7
4:00 PM - Awards Ceremony

Hotel Info:

Holiday Inn
1200 W. Ocotillo Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85248

Call: 480-203-2121 mention "Chess" to get special rate of $95/night for 2 Queen or King room.

Prizes

9-12 Grade Boys & Girls sections:

Scholarships to Texas Tech University!
Trophies to top 10 individuals
Trophies to top 3 School Teams
Medals to all participants!

K-2, 3-5 & 6-8 Girls and Boys sections:

Netbook to 1st!!
$200 in chess prizes to 2nd
$150 in chess prizes to 3rd
Trophies to top 20 individuals
Trophies to top 3 School Teams
Trophy to Top Club Team
Trophies to top 3 Sibling Teams
Medals to all participants!

Tournament Fees

  • Main Event:
  • $55.00 if postmarked by 01/15/2010
    $59.00 if postmarked by 02/15/2011 or
    $65.00 if postmarked by 03/02/2011 or
    $69.00 on site registration
  • Puzzle Solving Championship: $15 by 2/25/11, $20 thereafter, registration closes 5:30 PM Fri. 3/4

  • Blitz Championship: $20 by 2/25/11, $25 thereafter, registration closes 5:30 PM Fri. 3/4

  • Bughouse Championship: $20 (Team) by 2/25/11, $25 (Team) thereafter, registration closes 6:00 PM

  • Susan Polgar Simultaneous Exhibition: $25 by 2/25/11, $30 thereafter, registration closes 15 minutes prior to start time.
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    Thursday, January 13, 2011

    The annual SPWO will be in Chicago in 2011


    Artwork by Mike Magnan

    The annual Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls were held in Las Vegas for the past 5 years. Even though the event was very successful, many parents and coaches have asked to have it modified to make it even bigger and better.

    Because it was held alongside with the National Open, the dates could not be changed. Many parents said that a number of schools are still not out in early June and quite a few students have finals around that time. They also requested to have the tournament in another more centrally located destination instead of Las Vegas.

    Therefore, after consulting with the Polgar Committee, we have decided to move the 6th annual Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls to beautiful Chicago in October during the Columbus Day weekend. This would be much more convenient to all players, including many in the East Coast.

    There will be more prizes and scholarships than ever. A new website with all the details will be up shortly.
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    Friday, October 01, 2010

    TEXAS GIRLS SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP


    TEXAS GIRLS SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
    October 1-3, 2010
    Hosted by Central Catholic Elementary Chess Team
    Sanctioned by Texas Chess Association
    Under U.S. Chess Federation Rules and rating system

    What: 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 3: 12:noonGame/45
    Round 4: Sunday 9am (Game/45), Round 5: 11:30-(Game/60) followed by awards.
    Who: Only Texas female residents or students enrolled in secondary or primary schools (including home
    schools) in Texas. Per ( TCA bylaws art.IX,Sec.1,R)

    Additional: A Parent/ Daughter Team Tournament will be held Friday Night Oct. 1st at 6pm (4)round
    Game/30 ss, Team Trophies to the top three teams, Medals to the next 3 teams.

    All Girls Blitz Tournament will be held on Saturday Night Oct.2nd beginning at 6pm (5) rounds
    Game/5 Trophies to the top 3 finishers and medals to the next 3.

    Where: Central Catholic Elementary (Cafeteria) 1218 Comanche—Corpus Christi, TX. 78401
    When: On-Site registration Friday, Oct. 1st, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8pm.
    (Onsite Registration Saturday Morning $21 and ½ point bye 1st round)

    Entries: $16 Fee-- Must be post-marked no later than Sept. 29th, 2010, or received before Oct. 1st, 2010 in order to be eligible for the $16 fee. Entries without payment will not be considered officially registered. For school groups contact: Cris Deleon (361) 883-3873 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (361) 883-3873 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or e-mail coachcris@yahoo.com. e-mail entries will be accepted but not Official until payment has been received.
    BISD, LFCISD, ECISD schools make P.O. payable to: South Texas Chess Center

    Requested Byes: One, ½ pt bye available if requested before round 2. Byes are irrevocable. All additional
    byes 0 points.

    Refunds and Cancellations: No later than Thursday, September 30th, 2010. No substitutions allowed.

    Equipment: bring your own clock if you have one—notation pads and pencils will not be provided

    Prizes: Scholastic K thru 12 awards as follows: 1st thru 6th Trophies, Medals to next 10. Team Trophies to Top 3 Teams (a team score considers the top four scorers but can consist of two or more players).

    *Texas Tech University will award a scholarship to the top High School player.
    (winner must met all Texas Tech University entrance requirements)

    October supplement will be used—no changes to ratings will be done—ratings for pairings will be taken from USCF supplements for September.

    Hotel Accommodations: Airport Holiday Inn ,(361) 289-5100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (361) 289-5100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 5549 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, Tx. 78408
    Shuttle service from airport, Pick-up and deliver to Tournament available upon Request.
    Bayfront Inn Hotel, (361) 883-7271, 601 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, Tx. 78401. Pick-up and deliver to Tournament available upon request.
    Omni Bayfront Hotel, (361) 880-6738 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (361) 880-6738 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Tx. 78401. Airport Shuttle service available, pick-up and deliver to tournament available

    Make checks payable to: Central Catholic Elementary For B.I.S.D. Schools checks can be made payable to: South Texas Chess Center
    B.I.S.D. vendor.

    Mail registrations to:

    Central Catholic Elem., 1218 Comanche St., Corpus Christi, Tx. 78401
    For questions call: Cris Deleon at (361) 883-3873 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (361) 883-3873 end_of_the_skype_highlighting after, 6pm - cell phone (361)633-1572 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (361)633-1572 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email: coachcris@yahoo.com

    TEXAS GIRLS SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM
    PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY SO WE CAN PROCESS ENTRY CORRECTLY.
    USCF Membership Status (Please circle one): Current - Need to Renew - Not a Member –need to join
    USCF Number:_______________ Rating:________ Expiration Date:_____________
    Last Name:____________________ First Name: ___________________ MI:______
    Address:__________________________________________________________
    City, State, Zip:______________________________________________________
    School: __________________________________ Grade:___ Birth date:_________
    Section (circle one): K-1 , Primary , Elementary , Middle School , High School Collegiate
    Phone Number: (_____)_________________E-mail address: ___________________
    Requested Bye Rounds, if any: _____________ (½ pt for first bye requested, 0 pt for subsequent byes)
    ADA accommodations requested:
    (Please allow 48 notice to prepare for any accommodations) ______________________
    Amount enclosed: Entry fee: Total:__________
    Note: No entry will be processed without the funds included. Unless otherwise instructed.

    Friday Night Parent/Daughter ($ 5.00 per Team) or Saturday Night Blitz Championships ( $5.00 per player)
    PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY SO WE CAN PROCESS ENTRY CORRECTLY.
    Daughter/ Last Name: __________________First:___________________________
    Parent / Last Name: _________________ First:____________________________
    Section(circle one or both): Friday Night Parent/ Daughter or Saturday Night Blitz Championships
    (Girls Only)
    Phone Number: (_____)____________E-mail address: ___________________________
    ADA accommodations requested:
    (Please allow 48hours to prepare for any accommodations)___________________________
    Amount enclosed: Entry fee ___________ Total:__________

    Saturday, February 20, 2010

    All girls' chess in Santa Rosa


    All-girls' chess match held in Santa Rosa
    By MARTIN ESPINOZA
    THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
    Published: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 5:40 p.m.
    Last Modified: Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 5:40 p.m.

    Cassandra Wright, 6, pulled at her hair, clasped her hands, gripped her head, broke into countless expressions of pain and frustration and, finally, cried.

    She did not expect her opponent to be so determined. “She did everything she could to make me lose,” said Cassandra, shortly after her second game during an all-girls’ chess tournament Saturday in Santa Rosa.

    Competition can be brutal and some people do not win or play gracefully, harsh but important lessons for a 1st grader, though nothing a parent’s arms couldn’t soothe.

    The chess tournament held at Ursuline High School was sponsored by Chess for Kids, a non-profit that organizes after-school chess programs in Sonoma County.

    The event, billed as the county’s first all girls’ chess tournament, benefitted the Sutter North Bay Women’s Health Center in Santa Rosa.

    Proceeds, primarily the $20 entry fee, were expected to be a little less than $1,000, said Jolie Cook, president of Chess for Kids.

    It also was intended to attract more local girls to the game, which Cook said, “makes kids smart, teaches critical thinking, promotes patience and improves concentration.”

    Girls are often put off by the mind-bending competition of the game, she said, noting that girls comprise only about 20 percent of the kids who participate in Chess for Kids programs.

    Here is the full story.
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