We just ended our 9th season at Webster University. This team has maintained the #1 ranking every single day, week, and month since inception, as well as winning 7 PanAm InterCollegiate Championships (8 out of 9) and 5 Final...
My Top 10 Most Memorable Moments in Chess (Part 3)
My Top 10 Most Memorable Moments in Chess (Part 3) I have experienced hundreds if not thousands of exciting, wonderful and memorable moments during my chess career, a career that has spanned almost 40 years. It was not easy,...
My Top 10 Most Memorable Moments in Chess (Part 2)
My Top 10 Most Memorable Moments in Chess (Part 2) I have experienced hundreds if not thousands of exciting, wonderful and memorable moments during my chess career, a career that has spanned almost 40 years. It was not easy,...
My Top 10 Most Memorable Moments in Chess (Part 1)
Polgar: My Top 10 Most Memorable Moments in Chess (Part 1) By Susan Polgar July 23, 2011 Over the years, one of the most popular questions which I am being asked is what are some of the most memorable...
Important Scholastic Coaching Tips
Coaching Tips Since I started attending scholastic chess events some years ago when my children began to play chess, I saw things in a different light and there were routines my sons and I have to follow. The most...
WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR SOME ALL-GIRLS’ OR WOMEN’S CHESS TOURNAMENTS?
How about women were NOT allowed to compete against MEN until not long ago? How about they were discouraged to compete against MEN? How about many women were verbally, mentally, emotionally, and sometimes physically … abused by some MALE...
My Chess Quotes Over The Years
Below are some of my quotes over the years! Enjoy! * Win with grace, lose with dignity! * What does it take to be a champion? Desire, dedication, determination, personal and professional discipline, focus, concentration, strong nerves, the will...
My kids know chess rules. What’s next?
Q: How can I attract my children to the game, maintain their enthusiasm and make chess fun, too? A: That is an excellent question, one which has been asked by many parents. First of all, it depends on the...
Why I chose to look ugly, and the reasoning behind it!
The Reasoning Behind What I Did! When I was a young chess player, I consciously tried to look as plain and unattractive as possible. Most people never knew why. I never really talked about it. There were 2 main...
Chess Parenting
How should parents/coaches handle the success and failure of their children/students during chess tournaments? This is my take about this complicated issue. The most important thing for me is that my son has to enjoy playing chess, studying the...