The British International School of New York Chess Tournament
The British International School of New York Chess Tournament (Sunday, May 16, 2010) www.bis-ny.org 20 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612 Open to All Players from Kindergarten - Eighth Grade Trophies for All Players Click Here for Online Registration Click Here for Online Payment For complete information please Click Here to Download the Tournament Flyer TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: On-site registrations: From 9am - 9:30 am. Rounds begin at 10 am. Novice: K-2 Section: From 10 - 1 ; Awards at 1 PM Challenge 3-8 Section: From 10- 1 ; Awards at 1 PM K-1 Advanced Novice: 10 AM, 11:00, 12, 1 ; Award Ceremony 2:15 PM K-3 Primary Section: 10, 11:35, 1:10 , ...
Exciting New Format Debuts at the 2010 U.S. Championship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis Mike Wilmering mwilmering@saintlouischessclub.org www.saintlouischessclub.org EXCITING NEW FORMAT DEBUTS AT THE 2010 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP SAINT LOUIS, January 28, 2010 -- The 2010 U.S. Championship, scheduled to be held May 13-26 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, will feature a new format, which includes a 24-player, seven-round Swiss tournament followed by a four-player Championship final. The idea is designed to ensure drama in the final three days of play and to avoid the potentially less climactic pairings that are typical in a 24-player, nine-round Swiss. This innovative new format ...
36th Annual Eastern Open: A Chess Celebration (Dec. 27-30)
(From www.uschesstrust.com) All Photos and Article by Dora Leticia As many prepare to ring in the New Year with family, friends and an onslaught of parties...there are still those who prefer to end the year with a chess tournament at our nations capital, Washington, D.C.! About the 36th Annual Eastern Open: A Heritage Event Where? Westin Washington DC City Center Hotel, Thomas Circle, 1400 M St. NW, Washington, DC. Organizer - Tom Beckman - Info only, tombeckman@rcn.com Tournament Directors - NTDs Michael Atkins and Ernie Schlich $17,000 Unconditionally Guaranteed Prizes - Over 60 Prizes Class prizes for each 100 points! CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS PAGE CLICK HERE ...
Just Get Your Game On! (Chess and Basketball)
Article by WIM Beatriz Marinello & Dora Leticia When I first saw this amazing video (check out the new NBA promo video in sidebar), I immediately remembered, a program at the Yonkers Housing Authority in New York State called "Smart Basketball". The young players were required to play chess prior to starting their basketball practice. This program was instituted by Mr. Peter Smith, Executive Director of the YHA at the time. So, how is basketball like a game of chess? In James Case's book, Competition - The Birth of a New Science, this question is asked: "What do chess-playing, computer programs, biological evolution, competitive sports, gambling, ...
Alexandra Kosteniuk Interview by WIM Beatriz Marinello
Note: Interview written for the U.S. Chess Trust by Beatriz Marinello Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk: Woman World Champion, Mother and Wife...Aspiring Fashion Model and a Role Model for our chess community. Women’s World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk lives part of the year in Miami, USA and is planning to help promote chess in the USA in a positive way. I would like to thank her for allowing me to interview her. I would also like to take this opportunity to announce a U.S. Chess Trust Fund raising Event in New York City with Alexandra Kosteniuk! As many of you may know, I am also ...
How Does Chess Benefit Children?
CHESS IN THE SCHOOLS How Does Chess Benefit Children? The game of chess helps young people learn to concentrate, think logically, overcome obstacles, spot patterns and categorize information. It helps with the development of problem-solving skills, planning, patience, focus of thought and self-discipline. Chess is a competitive activity, but , good sportsmanship and fair play are taught as essential elements of the game. Chess is a one-against-one activity, however, teamwork is also an important element. This element comes into play when Club members must practice and work on problems together. Everyone has a chance to contribute to the team in tournament play as chess clubs ...
Tips for Parents
TIPS FOR PARENTS Tips On How to Tell if Your Child is Ready for Tournament Play: Your child already participates in a Chess Class and/or has a brother or sister experienced in tournament play. Your child shows an interest in participating in tournament play. If none of the above apply, but, your child shows an exceptional talent with chess and expresses interest in tournament play. Prior to participating in a chess tournament make sure that your child knows all the basic rules of the game, including the special moves, such as Pawn Promotion, en passant and Castles. Novice Players - The Most Important Aspects of ...
A Guide to Scholastic Chess
A GUIDE TO SCHOLASTIC CHESS By Dewain R. Barber A.C.E. This publication is provided free to all schools and scholastic organizers. It was created to help teachers and scholastic chess organizers who wish to begin, improve, or strengthen their school chess program. It covers how to organize a school chess club, run tournaments, keep interest high, and generate parental and public support. The following scholastic organizers reviewed this work and made many suggestions, which have been included. Thanks go to Jay Blem (CA), Leo Cotter (CA), Stephan Dann (MA), Bob Fischer (IN), Doug Meux (NM), Andy Nowak (NM), Andrew Smith (CA), Robert Snyder ...
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