Over 150 young chess players competed in the Greater Chicago Scholastic Chess Champs (Feb 27-28). Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation
and the Kasparov Chess Foundation sponsored the event.
200 young players came out for the 2010 US Junior Chess Congress, held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Josh Matti turned in an undefeated score in the 12th grade & Under section. Check out the press release for more details.
The 2010 US Championship will feature an exciting new format, designed to create a thrilling finale and the highest per capita prize fund (over $170,000) in US Championship history.
Kasparov Chess Foundation today announced its 2010 Scholastic
Championships Series, spanning two-thirds of the nation. Foundation
Chairman and legendary World Champion Garry Kasparov will be signing
his latest books at the New York tournament and giving encouragement
to all players.
The dates for the 2010 U.S. Championship have shifted to May 13-25. The 2010 Champs, set for the Chess Club an Scholastic Center of St.Louis will have a larger prize fund than 2009, with over $170,000 up for grabs.
The 2010 All-Girls Nationals, sponsored by the Kasparov Chess Foundation will be held in Columbus, Ohio from April 16-18. The University of Texas at Dallas will offer a $68,000 scholarship. Last year's champ Megan Lee was on the cover of CL4k!
From April 22-25 GMs Akobian and Shulman will face off in a four-day rapid match for a prize fund is $10,000. The event will be hosted at the Robinson Rancheria resort and casino.
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From April 22-25 GMs Akobian and Shulman will face off in a four-day rapid match for a prize fund is $10,000. The event will be hosted at the Robinson Rancheria resort and casino.
