Stay tune for a major announcement this Saturday at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. I will be giving the commencement speech to about 25,000-30,000 people. At that time, a major announcement will be made followed by a press...
Play me coach!
May 7, 2007, 4:54PM Checkmate in Room 144Chess club inspires area studentsBy CLAUDIA FELDMANCopyright 2007 Houston ChronicleGood things happen in Room 144. Which is why, when the 3:45 school bell rings at Pershing Middle School, the 40-odd members of...
Large turnout in Fort Worth, Texas
Tuesday, May 1, 2007Fort Worth-Everman ISD Chess Tournament enjoys large turnoutBy Pegasus News wire The Fort Worth-Everman ISD Chess Tournament was held on April 14 at Western Hills Primary School. Ninety-one players from grades 1-12 competed in four sections....
From here, it’s possible
Full page ad in this month’s Texas Monthly Magazine. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Training teachers
Some of the teachers at the teacher’s training course in Brownsville, Texas. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Excelling at any age
Second-grader’s chess skills wow competitors12:00 AM CDT on Saturday, April 21, 2007Mercedes Olivera In between her swimming lessons and cheerleading activities, Andrea Bueno began winning karate tournaments at age 5. Now, at the ripe ol’ age of 7, she’s...
Training for teachers
I am on my way to Texas again to conduct a Training Course for about 60 school teachers. There are so many children wanting to play chess but there is a big shortage in teachers who know how to...
It’s all about strategy
Article published Apr 8, 2007Chasing Chess Story By Jacque Hilburn When chess players Clarissa Abella and Gabrielle Mercado stand beside their gleaming first place trophy, it’s not immediately clear who is taller, the girls or the award. The beaming...
Old School Chess Showdown
Schools’ old-school chess throwdownWeb Posted: 04/05/2007 12:39 AM CDTVincent T. DavisExpress-NewsIn an era of technological wonder, 10 teens battled each other without logging online or punching video controllers — their weapons of choice: a vinyl chess board and hard...
Chess Training for Teachers and Coaches
Chess Training for Teachers and Coaches There will be a Chess Coach Certification Course (Level II) for all Chess Team Coaches on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 from 9:00am to 4:00pm and 22 from 8am to 2pm, at the...