Parents, Once again I would like to thank all the students who attended this event. We are glad you could make it. I would also like to thank the kind benefactors who provided all the awards. Prizes seem to...
USCF member becomes Mayor of Kansas City!
As I reported here and here, USCF member Mark Funkhouser (12736603) ran for Mayor in Kansas City. He won by 1,010 votes! Kansas City Mayor Precincts Reporting: 185 Of 185 – 100% Winner: Mark Funkhouser 42,631 51% Alvin Brooks...
Chess player runs for Mayor
Chess player’s latest move like so many others MARK FUNKHOUSERBy JEFFREY SPIVAKThe Kansas City Star“My strategy for life is something in chess called the positional game. It’s where you make adjustments, move by move.”Mark Funkhouser It’s the end of...
Chess Lover Runs for Mayor
Last night the primaries were held for the Kansas City mayoral election. Mark Funkhouser, a member of the Tuesday night chess club that meets at the Westport Flea Market got the second most votes of twelve candidates and moves...