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Chess Life for Kids

The World Open was held on the July 4th weekend and that meant another visit from Jovan Prokopljevic, one of the nicest people in the world of chess.
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A Common Tactic: The Back Rank Problem

By GM Susan Polgar
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Tales of the Arabian Knights: Retro

By Rick Kennedy
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Ask GM Evans

By GM Larry Evans
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The Chess Detective: Capturing in the Right Order Makes a BIG Difference

By NM Todd Bardwick
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At The Movies

By Pete Tamburro
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A Gentle Glossary Revisited

August - Chess Life For Kids 2008

Pieces From Across The Board A Common Tactic: The Back Rank Problem Tales of the Arabian Knights: Retro Ask GM Evans The Chess Detective: Capturing in the Right Order Makes a BIG Difference At The Movies A Gentle Glossary Revisited Work It Out!My Favorite King And Pawn Endings For Students The Chess Warrior The Littlest Warrior Move the Pieces: Games from Readers

Announcements

The 2009 U.S. Championship is set for the Saint Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center in May, 2009. Look for more details soon.
2008 National Youth Action Championships, Nov 7-9, Brownsville, Texas. Register now!
2008 National K-12 Championships, Dec 12-14, Orlando, Florida. Register now!
The 2008 Denker Tournament of Champions being held in Dallas, TX has a list of confirmed participants.
Support the U.S. Olympiad team's quest for medals in Dresden, Germany, November 2008.
Check out our new Reports & Standings pages for GP, JGP, MAP, top players by state, and other current info!
Support Gata Kamsky's quest to become World Champion!
The 2008 Junior Grand Prix is underway.
2008 TD Certification Rules now available.
Participate in the 2008 Member Appreciation Program (MAP).

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