L to R: Annastasia Wyzywany, Alexandra Botez, Emily Tallo, Alexandra Wiener, Rebecca Lelko, Michelle Farrell, and Aiya Cancio. I am so happy to see 7 Susan Polgar Foundation Girl’s Invitational alumnae back to visit! Some played 1st SPFGI back...
14th Annual SPF Girl’s Invitational – Over $207,500 in scholarships & prizes!
14th Annual SPF Girl’s Invitational Rules & Conditions July 22–27, 2017 at Webster University (St. Louis, Missouri) (Over $200K in scholarships + $7,500 cash prizes) The Annual SPF Girls’ Invitational, in its 14th year, is the most prestigious All-Girls...
More chess for $207,500!
Chess, chess and more chess! As the Webster University Chess Camp (with 100 kids) is winding down today, about 75 young ladies will be arriving tonight and tomorrow to represent their respective states and 13 countries in North, Central...
Fun Learning SPICE Chess Summer Camps 2017 (July 17–21, 2017)
SPICE Chess Summer Camp July 17–21, 2017 Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE) at Webster University is the #1 ranked collegiate chess program in the United States for the past 5 straight years. The SPICE teams won the...
2017 PanAm Youth Championships officially ended
The 2017 PanAm Youth Championships officially ended! Congratulations to all who participated. To be one of the top finishers on the podium, a lot of hard work and sacrifices must be made long beforehand. Then during the tournament,...
US Congress & Senate Bipartisan Recognition for Webster – SPICE
H.Res. 384: Congratulating the Webster University chess team for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the President’s Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City. Jun 14, 2017 Download PDF Source: GPO 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H....
2017 PanAm Youth Championships Photos & Information
Members of Team USA at 2017 PanAm Youth Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica More photos here: Round 9: https://goo.gl/photos/Bg2FfWdoCnUsuTWy8 Round 8: https://goo.gl/photos/cAKXqozBckCFHXWq5 Chess simul 2: https://goo.gl/photos/MgVawW6GpkH2Nnn17 Round 7: https://goo.gl/photos/ckhnBCC7kmuNmW8n7 Round 6: https://goo.gl/photos/zDPk9UAJZEEKEtPy9 Chess simul: https://goo.gl/photos/SVj3igTf6MLGbbjg6 Round 5: https://goo.gl/photos/5KhSzEh3JwazuwxP9 Round 4: https://goo.gl/photos/jTcoswed78fHwtQY7 Round 3: https://goo.gl/photos/gVrUcicmfBh2fkA26 Round 2: https://goo.gl/photos/QRB2ZLRrneqcr62J9 Round...
Funny Chess Question On Russian TV Game Show :)
https://youtu.be/2kWUXkRYtTo?t=9m25s One of my students, GM Alex Shimanov just sent me this funny clip of a Russian TV game show that took place yesterday 🙂 The question is which man have I not beaten? 🙂 The segment started at...
My Chess Quotes Over The Years
Below are some of my quotes over the years! Enjoy! * Win with grace, lose with dignity! * Life is like a chess game. Every decision, just like every move, has consequences. Therefore, decide wisely! * Every defeat is...
My personal and objective chess evaluation
Chess is an easy game to learn, but a hard one to master! As a full time coach for over 10 years (over 40 years of coaching experience), I have received countless email and messages from parents, grandparents, or family...