Texas Tech, SPICE propose UIL chess competition for students Posted: November 20, 2010 – 1:25am Chess is the oldest and most popular game in the world. According to CBS News, the U.S. Chess Federation, the World Chess Federation and...
Gary’s Adventures in Chess Country

Introduction Anyone can reap benefits from learning chess, but young children often gain the most from the game. Chess provides children the opportunity to learn pattern recognition and critical thinking skills. Practicing basic chess skills motivates them to think,...
Kayden Troff earned All-American honor

Nine-year-old chess phenom chosen for 2008 All-American TeamBy Jeremiah StettlerThe Salt Lake TribuneArticle Last Updated: 11/30/2007 07:49:19 PM MST Posted: 7:48 PM- WEST JORDAN – When it comes to chess, Kayden Troff can beat you blindfolded. This 9-year-old chess...
Goslan captures state title

Berthoud teen wins State Chess ChampionshipCategory: FeaturesBy Jeff E. GolsanforThe Berthoud Recorder Spencer Goslan, a freshman at BHS, is the 2007 Rocky Mountain K-12 Chess Champion. The Berthoud High Spartan’s Chess Club acknowledges the accomplishment of Spencer Golsan, a...
Chess teaches valuable lessons

Chess teaches children they need to plan for the futureGood movesBy Michelle Guffey South Carolina BureauSaturday, November 10, 2007 The kids who participate in the Aiken Public Safety Police Athletic League’s chess club are learning to appreciate what the...
A GREAT initiative by Mark Schein – Aviv Friedman

Schein – Friedman Scholastic Recognition ProjectBy Joan DuBois/Aviv FriedmanOctober 17, 2007 Mark Schein and Aviv Friedman, in cooperation with the US Chess Trust, are happy to announce their new scholastic project. The project is a two-tier program, designed to...
Check it out: CT $14K Scholarships Event

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN: Open to all in grades 9-12.Entry fee: $45, $50 after 10/24/07. PRIZES: 1st Trophy plus $2000 scholarship renewable for 4 years with 3.4 GPA2nd Trophy plus $1000 scholarship renewable for 4 years with 3.4 GPA3rd Trophy...
Lombard kids learn chess

Children learn chess in Lombard By Sarah A. MeischLombard SpectatorThu Jul 26, 2007, 03:40 PM CDT Lombard, IL – Chess. Perhaps thinking of the age-old game brings to mind images of old men playing against each other in a...
Bringing the joy of chess to children

Chess camp: Rookies find their way across the board and beyondSunday, July 8, 2007 3:50 AMStory by Todd JonesTHE COLUMBUS DISPATCH The opening Hints of morning sun filter through drawn shades, providing enough light to turn the room into...
The results of passion

Two little brothers and their passion for chess17:42 08/07/2007 VietNamNet Bridge – Tran Tuan Minh and Tran Minh Thang, brothers born into a disadvantaged family, have won an astounding 58 medals in various international chess competitions at the age...