European School Chess Championships 2015 The European Chess Union and Turkish Chess Federation have the honour of inviting all National Chess Federations of the ECU and eligible players to the European School Championships 2015 organised in Konya, Turkey from...
Higher education with chess specialization in RF for non-residents
It is well known that the Russian-Soviet chess school has long and rich traditions. In Russian Federation and the former USSR, 10 World Chess Champions as well as many other outstanding chess players, trainers, journalists and organizers were born...
FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG) Trainers’ Surveys
FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG) Trainers’ Surveys Monday, 26 January 2015 09:22 The FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG) continues with regular publishing of high quality chess training materials (in pdf format in English language) in the form of Trainers’ Surveys, targeted...
Chess helps children with many skills
Pawns and king helping children’s problem solvingKate ScotterTuesday, January 20, 2015 9:30 AM As part of the Chess in Schools and Communities initiative, Scarning Primary School, near Dereham, has become one of the first schools in Norfolk to host...
Kirill Alekseenko wins Andranik Margaryan Memorial
Kirill Alekseenko wins Andranik Margaryan Memorial The 18-years old Russian talent IM Kirill Alekseenko took a clear first place at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial that was held from 8-16th January in Armenia. Alekseenko collected 6,5/9 points, leaving the second...
Webster University / SPICE – Full and partial chess scholarships available
If you would like to be a part of the #1 College Chess program in the United States, please feel free to contact me (SusanPolgar@aol.com). Full and partial scholarships available for qualified student players. Webster University – SPICE Chess...
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Less about “going pro” and more about simply dropping out of school
On Chess: Say It Ain’t So, Wesley Goes ProBy BRIAN JERAULD He arrives in the U.S. as a promising recruit from the Philippines, and in two years makes the jump from the top 100 to number 10 in the...
Breaking News about the US Championships and College Chess Final Four
BREAKING NEWS (but NOT so good news)! by Paul Truong Coach of Webster University Chess Team What I was afraid of over the last few days is now a BIG BIG BIG problem! After the dates for the College Chess...
Chess Team Dominates PanAm
Chess Team Dominates Pan-Am Tournament Team is the Top Seed in the Upcoming “Final Four” Championship ST. LOUIS (Jan. 6, 2015) – Webster University’s chess team took the top spot at the annual Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship, held...
Georgian Government support for Chess Development Programme 2015-2018
On December 30 of 2014, the programme of chess development (2015-2018) has been approved by the government. Programme objectives: • Measures to support promotion and development of chess in Georgia. • Training for Georgian National and Age teams to...