Chess guru uses game to develop young mindsBy FERMIN LEALTHE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTERJuly 24, 2010 Updated: 4:01 p.m. IRVINE – Understanding chess is like learning how to think, Dewain Barber says. Chess can develop your mind by teaching how...
Abby Marshall wins Denker
Left: Julia Kerr (2007 SPNI champ), Eve Zhurbinskiy, Linda Diaz (2008 SPNI 2nd place), Darrian Robinson and Abby Marshall (2-time SPNI champ) – Front row: Ellen Xiang, Evan Xiang, Michelle Chen, Anna Matlin and Alena Kuzniatsova at the 2007...
2-time SPNI champ leads Denker
I have been informed by Abby Marshall’s family that she is clear lead in the 2009 Denker tournament of HS champion going into the final round. Abby is a 2-time champion of the Susan Polgar National Invitational for Girls....
3 players tie for 1st at Denker
According to Jonathan Hilton for CLO, FM Daniel Yeager (PA), NM Julian Landaw (California), and NM-elect Scott Low (MD) shared the top spot with the score of 5.0 points in 6 games. Congratulations to all! I will write more...
Final crosstables
Final standings for Polgar and Denker tournaments can be found here. 1-2 Kerr, Julia K (3) NY 51-2 Rodriguez, Eunice (11) FL 5 3-8 Livschitz, Louiza (4). CA 4.53-8 Jamison, Courtney (5). TX 4.53-8 Carter, Ashley (7) MI 4.53-8...
Warren Harper, Denker Champion!
L to R: Mr. Dewain Barber (co-founder of this event), Warren Harper and Mitchell Denker (son of the late GM Arnold Denker) This is Warren Harper (Houston, TX), winner of the 2007 Arnold Denker Tournament of HS Champions. I...
Polgar and Denker partial coverage
The games from today and the next 2 days will be partially covered by http://www.monroi.com/. To view some of today’s games, click here. I hope the USCF will put up the full results soon. Chess Daily News from Susan...
3rd round of the Polgar and Denker events
About 100 boys and girls representing their states to compete for the national crowns and scholarships to Texas Tech Univeristy. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
2007 Polgar and Denker
About 100 girls and boys representing their states to compete for one of the most prestigious national scholastic titles in the United States. The winner of each event will receive a full scholarship to Texas Tech University. All players...
Teens Champs from NC head to National
THESE SOUTHERN MECK TEENAGERS ARE DEDICATED, COMPETITIVE AND OK WITH THE FACT THAT SOME OF THEIR FRIENDS JUST DON’T GET IT. FRANK MU AND AMELIA WHEELESS ARE REPRESENTING NORTH CAROLINA THIS WEEK IN NATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENTS. MU, 17, A...