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Paul Truong

Jim Hill — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:56:24 GMT

Recently on the National Geographic Channel there was an illuminating expose on geniuses featuring GM Susan Polgar and corroborating the fact that normal individuals with the proper nurturing and interest during childhood can attain GM status.The essay also stated that Susan's husband, NM Paul Truong was a U. S. Chess Champion .Is this true?

Forum: General Discussion

Chess scholarships !

Mike Games — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:26:25 GMT

See the following for more info on colleges offerings... http://scscholasticchess.pbworks.com/Chess+Scholarships

Also, check out the http://www.collegechess.org/

Forum: Scholastic Chess

NATIONAL CHESS CONGRESS

Ian Morton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:42:49 GMT

I'm looking to share hotel room and driving expenses for the National Chess Congress tournament (Nov 27-29 in Philly). http://www.chesstour.com/ncc09.htm I plan on driving up the morning of the 27th and returning the morning of the 30th. I have a room reserved 4 blocks away from tourney site for $54 / night, but would be open to sharing expenses for an on-site room. I have a reliable, fuel efficent car. Please call or email if interested:

Ian Morton
IanGMorton@gmail.com
843-813-8948

Forum: Upcoming Tournaments

Facebook scholastic group

Mike Games — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:08:16 GMT

Facebook group name: "Chess for scholastics in South Carolina"

Forum: Scholastic Chess

NEW club - East Side Christian

Mike Games — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:41:35 GMT

"East Side Christian Torches are brighter with chess. East Side Christian School is announcing the formation of a student chess club. The new chess club will meet every Wednesday after school until 4:30 and is open to all students. The school club is sponsored by ESCS parent volunteer Glynnis Scurry and local chess player volunteer John Beckett. Volunteers, donations, and sponsors are always welcome and encouraged. "Pastor David Thomasson has provided a great facility at East Side Christian", said Mike Games Scholastic Coordinator for SC Chess Association, "and when Glynnis asked me to help her start a chess club I was glad to help". Chess is a learning tool which research has proven enhances creativity, concentration, critical thinking skills, memory, academic achievement, problem solving, cultural enrichment, intellectual maturity, self-esteem, standardized test scores, and a host of other qualities that every parent and teacher desires. For more information contact Mike Games at 864-389-1180 or MGames@Yahoo.com." CONTACT - JohnRBeckett@embarqmail.com

Forum: Scholastic Chess

NEW CLUB - Hilton Head Christian Academy

Mike Games — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:22:52 GMT

"Just when I thought our Scholastic Chess was dying out here in Beaufort County, I just received word Hilton Head Christian Academy had over 50 students sign up for their chess club, and a start up chess club at the school on Parris Island had over 20 join."

Per Rade Musulin, Sr - rm2mmam@roadrunner.com

Forum: Scholastic Chess

Student & Coach Team Challenge

Erik Murrah — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:54:01 GMT

Woot!

Forum: Upcoming Tournaments

Chess960 Tournament Announcement

Erik Murrah — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:47:36 GMT

Thanks to Timur Aliyev for such a great idea. We already have the date booked with Jillians in the Vista, hope you can make it!

Forum: Upcoming Tournaments

70th SC Champs Crosstable

Bob — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:07:27 GMT

The crosstable can be found HERE

Forum: Upcoming Tournaments

Request for SCSGP volunteers - 10/10 this Saturday

Mike Games — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:53:09 GMT

Volunteers are needed this Saturday October 10 for the SC Scholastic Grand Prix.

Q. WHY VOLUNTEER??? ( as if I need to tell a thinking person such as yourself )

A. IT IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!!

to keep the competition growing

to learn what it takes to create a unique and memorable tournament

to give back to the chess community

Volunteers are the backbone of all chess, especially scholastic chess.

Perhaps this is the year you decide to make a difference in a young player J

LOCATION: Ben Lippen School 7401 Monticello Rd Columbia, SC 29203

REGISTRATION: on site from 8:30 to 9:30 AM (4 rounds G/30)

Chief TD: Bob Halliday Chief organizer: Gary Newsom (http://www.chessadventures.com/)

Additional details - http://www.scchess.org/calendar/scholastic_grand_prix.html

Forum: Scholastic Chess

USCF's Scholastic Director Jerry Nash

Mike Games — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:28:15 GMT

October's Chess Life is reporting that USCF is eleminating the postion of Scholastic and FIDE Director. The position is currently held by Jerry Nash - jerrynash@frontiernet.net.

Forum: Scholastic Chess

October 9th National Chess Day !

Mike Games — Thur, 01 Oct 2009 15:57:35 GMT

Chess in South Carolina is "standing on the shoulders of giants".

BIG DAY !! October 9^th National Chess Day is a great opportunity to expand Chess Awareness. Perhaps this is the perfect opportunity for a membership drive !!

October 9, 1976, President Gerald Ford, the nations thirty-eighth president, declared National Chess Day. As the date approaches (2009 is the 33nd anniversary of its inception), all state and local clubs are encouraged to commemorate the day in some way, perhaps with a tournament or an educational program or public event about chess in their communities.

Interestingly, National Chess Day began in South Carolina. It was created by the late Bill Dodgen, who was President of the South Carolina Chess Association for a number of years. It was originally a state chess day in South Carolina, but Bill quickly expanded it to a nationwide effort, and was appointed National Chess Day Chairman. Bill's idea was to encourage local and state chapters to organize events to bring in beginners and others who played chess but had not joined USCF.

We can continue Bill Dodgens vision by establishing special tournaments, community awareness events, and contacting our local media to celebrate chess.

Forum: Scholastic Chess

Erik M gets Interview with WGM Pogonina

Erik Murrah — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:01:03 GMT

Hey guys!

This is so cool, I actually landed an interview with WGM Natalia Pogonina.

http://weaksquare.blogspot.com/

Forum: General Discussion

Online Collegiate Tournament

Mike Games — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:34:28 GMT

3rd Annual Duncan Oxley Memorial Online Collegiate Chess Tournament

This is an individual tournament. You do not have to have a team from your college to participate.

Sunday dates are as follows: R1 Oct 18 R2 Oct 25 R3 Nov 1 R4 Nov 8 R5 Nov 15

Rounds begin at 3:00 pm Eastern Time.

Play is on WCL (World Chess Live) - http://www.worldchesslive.com/ - games will also be relayed to ICC - http://www.chessclub.com/ .

If you have any technical questions on WCL please contact Bill Scott at wescott@nc.rr.com. Any TD questions should be e-mailed to John Haskel jon@bocachess.com.

Note: for WCL access, after signed up and receiving account, then click the WCL Dasher Link and choose to play online. If player already has created an account and are not currently using it or it has expired, then email Username to billscotty@worldchesslive.com and account will be fixed immediately, and provide more Free Time.

Forum: Scholastic Chess

Columbia Scholastic Grand Prix

Gary Newsom — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:42:33 GMT

Hello!
The first leg of the Columbia Scholastic Chess Grand Prix is on the horizon. It will be held October 10 at the Ben Lippen School. Pre-registration is now available here:
http://chessadventures.com/index.php?p=1_20_Pre-Registration-Form
Just to make sure everyone is clear, this is open to all scholastic players. You don't have to be from Columbia to play. We look forward to putting on a fun event. Thanks...Gary

Forum: Scholastic Chess