TEAM USA Final Results of the 2012 NAYCCMéxico City, MexicoReport by Abed Munoz After 7-hard fought rounds and in four days, five out of 9 American chess players won medals at the North American Youth Chess Championship. Top players Joaquin Perkins won the gold medal for the United States in the U-8 Boys with a […]
U.S. Head of Delegation – TEAM USA
U.S. Head of Delegation – TEAM USAAfter Day 1 at the 2012 NAYCCMéxico City, Mexico Report by Abed Munoz Day one of this North American Youth Chess Championship ended on a positive note for Team USA as five of our nine American players went completely undefeated. Team USA scored 13 of 18 possible points against […]
Team USA in Mexico
U.S. Head of Delegation – TEAM USA2012 NAYCC Opening CeremonyMéxico City, Mexico Report by Chess Dad Abed Munoz After an opening ceremony where the host nation of Mexico displayed their national pride – TEAM USA became one. No longer did the 9-chess players represent California, Texas or Colorado, but rather after the team picture, where […]
Manuel Hoyos wins Mexico Open, Munoz did well
CLAUDIA WINS THE FINAL ROUND IN MEXICO OPEN Father of WCM Claudia MuñozMexican Chess Open Sonora 2012Final Round This morning Claudia defeated Juan Hidalgo Morales of Mexico FIDE rating 1929. After a difficult start, Claudia did not lose heart or passion but fought and won 3 of the last 5-rounds of this nine round FIDE […]
Video from last Final Four game between TTU and UTD
The National Championship clinching game between GM Diamant and GM Holt. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Condolences to GM Hoyos and his family
WE SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO GM MANUEL LEON HOYOS ChessCampeona Editorial Councilwww.chesscampeona.com The Muñoz family as well as our readers worldwide share our condolences with Mexican Grand Master Manuel Leon Hoyos and his family for the passing of his father Mr. Hector León Pimentel. We know that God will hear our prayers and provide the […]
Mexico’s top player turns 23 today
Grandmaster Manuel Leon Hoyos, top player from Mexico, and incoming freshman at Webster University SPICE in August 2012, turns 23 today! Happy Birthday, Manuel! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Judit Polgar UNAM Chessdom report
Judith Polgar defeats Veselin Topalov to claim the UNAM Torneo Cuadrangular Convincing 3.5-0.5 victory for the Hungarian Grandmaster Report by Chessdom Judit Polgar gave an impressive demonstration of the quality and skill as she convincingly outplayed the former world champion Veselin Topalov in the final match of the UNAM Torneo Cuadrangular. The thrilled audience in […]
Judit beats Topalov 3.5 – 0.5
Yesterday Judit defeated Ivanchuk 2.5 – 1.5 to advance to the final against Topalov. Today, she beats Topalov by the score of 3.5 – 0.5! Rk. Name FED Rtg Pts. 1 GM POLGAR Judit HUN 2686 3,5 2 GM TOPALOV Veselin BUL 2786 0,5 http://ajedrezunam.mx/contenido/principales-cuadrangular.htm Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Judit knocked out Ivanchuk at UNAM in Mexico
Match results (10 min + 10 sec inc) 3 GM POLGAR Judit 0 0 – 1 0 GM IVANCHUK Vassily 2 2 GM IVANCHUK Vassily 1 0 – 1 0 GM POLGAR Judit 3 3 GM POLGAR Judit 1 ½ – ½ 1 GM IVANCHUK Vassily 2 2 GM IVANCHUK Vassily 1½ 0 – 1 […]