Wednesday, March 10, 2010Collinsworth will honor Munoz at chess tournamentContributed By Jordan Kellogg Community Press More than 600 scholastic chess players from all over the Midwest have registered for the 9th Annual Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, making it the second largest attendance in the event’s history. Held on March 12-13, 2010 at Paul Brown […]
Making the right moves

Making the right movesAt chess event, ex-Bengal discusses new TV jobBy Jeff Wallner • Enquirer contributor • April 18, 2009 Cris Collinsworth doesn’t want the story to be about him. One day after he was named to replace the legendary John Madden in the broadcast booth for NBC’s “Sunday Night Football,” the Fort Thomas resident […]
The Champs

The Championship team at the Queen City Classic – Blairwood team Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Girls excel in chess

The KnightMare team captured second place at the Queens City Classic. They are coached by coach F. Leon Wilson. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
An incredible rendition of the National Anthem

This performance took place at the Opening Ceremony of the Queen City Classic. Click here to view the incredible rendition of the US National Anthem. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Beautiful scenery

In the background is the Ohio river. The Paul Brown Stadium is one of the most spectacular venues to hold a chess event. The entire event is organized by the Cris Collinsworth ProScan Foundation in cooperation with the Cincinnati Bengals. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
One of the last standing

This is Cody, one of the last to finish. I gave 4 simuls in Cincinnati in the last 2 days. The final score is 98-0. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Big simul at Paul Brown stadium

The first simul square was GM Ashley’s 42 board simul. I was in the second box with 52 board. Around 300 young players had a chance to play against GM Kaidanov, GM Ashley, me and 5 other local masters. I went 52-0. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Blindfold Blitz Match

Blindfold Blitz Match between GM Kaidanov and GM Ashley. GM Kaidanov won on time by 23 seconds in an even endgame. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar