Nakamura beats Ivanchuk to take sole lead!

On January 2, 2012, in Chess Events, game review, by ChessCoach

GM Hikaru Nakamura is leading the Reggio Emilio tournament in Italy (December 27-January 6) with 4/5 ahead of GMs Vassily Ivanchuk, Anish Giri Alexander Morozevich, Fabiano Caruana and Nikita Vitugov.

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Scholastic Regions for 2012

On January 2, 2012, in Chess Events, Scholastic Chess, by ChessCoach

With more students participating in Scholastic chess, it was necessary to create a fourth region to make competition more manageable. The four Metro Atlanta Area Regions for Chess Competition are shown here. An improved diagram will replace this image. The West region consists of Cobb County West of I-75, along with Cherokee County and areas [...]

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Harper Hall

5-year-old beats chess players six times his age

On December 30, 2011, in article, Scholastic Chess, by ChessCoach

Five-year-old Harper Hall, who is able to match up to some adults in the game, looks for a move on a chess board in Anniston on Dec. 21, Laura Johnson, The Anniston Star reports.

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Georgia Chess Association 2012 Scholastic Calendar

On December 20, 2011, in Scholastic Chess, by ChessCoach

GCA Scholastics 2011-2012 Scholastic Schedule MLK Holiday Tournament 16 Jan 2012 (Mon) – Peachtree Presbyterian Church North Regional (NMAR) – 28 Jan 2012 (Sat) East Regional (EMAR) – 04 Feb 2012 (Sat) Creekland Middle School (Lawrenceville) Collegiate State championship – 11 Feb 2012 (Sat) -Winship Ballroom, Emory University HS State championship – 24 Mar 2012 [...]

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Schein – Friedman Award: Call for Applicants

On December 5, 2011, in scholarship, Scholastic Chess, by ChessCoach

Schein – Friedman Award: Call for Applicants By FM Aviv Friedman December 2, 2011 Mark Schein and Aviv Friedman, with the help of the US Chess Trust, are happy to announce their fourth annual scholastic recognition project.The project is designed to help some of our younger champions continue to improve and dedicate themselves to chess [...]

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TChess Pro gets thumbs up for iPad users!

On November 18, 2011, in Apps, by ChessCoach

Tchess Pro for the iPad is now on our official list of recommended chess iPad software. We have tried most apps out there and will continue to monitor improvements and new offerings. Tchess Pro stays in regular usage. There are several features that continue to prove value for the serious chess enthusiast. 1. Tchess Pro [...]

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Masters of the Game and Leaders by Example

On November 17, 2011, in article, Chess Coach, Scholastic Chess, by ChessCoach

Masters of the Game and Leaders by Example Fewer than 2 percent of the 77,000 members of the United States Chess Federation are masters — and just 13 of them are under the age of 14. Among that select group of prodigies are three black players from the New York City area — Justus Williams, [...]

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Midtown Action Open #1 – 64 Squares Chess Club

On October 14, 2011, in Chess Events, by ChessCoach

5-SS    Game/45  USCF Rated. 64 Squares Chess Club. 685 Linwood Ave. Atlanta, Ga. 30306 (Bye: One 1/2 point available: Must be submitted before 1st Round) Sections: Open Section Only. 1st: $200  2nd:$100  3rd:$75 Entry Fee: $25.00 (Online by Friday) Chess-coach.net $30.00 (Onsite Saturday) Prizes based on 20 players. 50% Guaranteed if not 20. Registration: online or [...]

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Fulton Leadership Academy Prepares for Scholastic Chess Season

On October 7, 2011, in Scholastic Chess, by ChessCoach

The FLA Scholars are preparing to enter their first scholastic chess season. The have a couple preseason events under their belt and are anxious to compete amongst Georgia’s best scholastic chess players.

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National Chess Day – Liscious Williams Memorial Open

On September 23, 2011, in Chess Events, by ChessCoach

Liscious Williams Memorial Open Date: Oct. 8-9, 2011 64 Squares Chess Club 685 Linwood Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30306 5-SS, G/90 with five-second time delay $1,000 guaranteed; $300 first, $200 second, $100 third, $250 under 1800, $150 under 1600 Entry fee: $40 online by 10/06/2011, $50 thereafter. Payable by PayPal or credit card  online at [...]

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