(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?...
Year: <span>2009</span>
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Just Get Your Game On! (Chess and Basketball)
Article by WIM Beatriz Marinello 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...
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2009 U.S. Championships: Fischer Memorial Prize
Fischer Memorial Prize, Jackpot Bonus Added for 2009 U.S. Championships to be Held in St. Louis By Mark Bretz February 19, 2009 For more information contact: Mark Bretz, Slay & Associates 314-838-9371 or mbretz@slayandassociates.com For Immediate Release: FISCHER MEMORIAL PRIZE, JACKPOT BONUS ADDED TO PRIZES FOR 2009 U.S. CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP BEING HELD IN ST. LOUIS...
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Entrevista con Alexandra Kosteniuk por MIF Beatriz Marinello
Note: Interview written for the U.S. Chess Trust by Beatriz Marinello Gran Maestra Alexandra Kosteniuk: Campeona Mundial, Mujer, Madre y Esposa … Aspirante a Modelo y un ejemplo para nuestra comunidad de ajedrez. La Campeona Mundial Femenina Alexandra Kosteniuk vive parte del año en Miami, USA. y esta comprometida a promover el ajedrez en los...
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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...