Derek O’Dell of Virginia Tech received a Life Membership from the USCF and $1,000 scholarship from the Susan Polgar Foundation. In addition, $250 in chess books and equipment were donated to the Virginia Tech Chess Club.
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Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
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Well done. I’m glad to see the USCF saw fit to recognize this excellent young man.