SPICE Checkmates HardshipAugust 4, 2011 The Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence Invitational was a life-changing event for two young women. Written by Melanie Hess At Texas Tech, chess represents more than a challenging game and checkered board. For...
Some Queens are born, others grow into the role
Some Queens are born, others grow into the role By Lisa Suhay NORFOLK, VA –The story of the Chess Cinderella of Palo Alto, Ca. started here in Norfolk during a phone call with Chess Grandmaster Susan Polgar of Lubbock,...
Competition and lasting friendship
Young chess phenom wins scholarship to Texas Tech at tournament Dyhemia Young’s journey to the Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational chess tournament was long and difficult, and though she didn’t win the competition, she did receive a scholarship to Texas...
Making the best of the one shot
San Francisco Bayview’s Chess Star Wins Bigby Julianne Hing Wednesday, August 3 2011, 6:38 PM EST They’re calling her a “Chess Cinderella.” Dyhemia Young is a 16-year-old chess star who won a coveted wild card seat in the prestigious...
In spite of loss, Kramnik still easily wins Dortmund
In spite of over pushing and losing the final game, Kramnik still won Dortmund by 1.5 points! Final standings 1. Kramnik, Vladimir g RUS 2781 7 2. Le, Quang Liem g VIE 2715 5½ 3. Ponomariov, Ruslan g UKR...
SP Girls’ Invitational from the TD’s perspective
I was given the privilege of directing the 2011 Susan Polgar Girls’ Invitational Chess Tournament in Lubbock, Texas, from July 24-29, 2011. I am pictured above with Susan Polgar, Heather Young of Vancouver, WA, and her parents, Ron &...
Savanna Naccarato places 9th out of 46 at the 2011 Susan Polgar Girls Invitational
Savanna Naccarato (center) with her mother, Rachelle (left), and GM Susan Polgar (right). Photo courtesy of the Susan Polgar Foundation. by Jeff Roland Reports started coming in a few days ago from Frank Niro (an Idaho resident), Tournament Director...
If we can impact one girl, it’s worth it
Girls develop their chess-playing at Susan Polgar Invitational Posted: July 29, 2011 – 11:39pm | Updated: July 30, 2011 – 12:13am By CHANA ELGIN Copyright 2011 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or...