Dr. Mikhail Korenman is one of the most important individuals in US Chess. He has organized many spectacular events which greatly benefit our sport. Most important of all, he has done all of these things without ever becoming a “chess politician”. He is a man of strong ethics, integrity, honesty and he LOVES chess! He works hard for our beloved game.
He is the mastermind of the Chess For Peace project which includes former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev, WC Anatoly Karpov and me. He has the respect of countless people. Thank you Misha for stepping forward to help the USCF and US Chess! I highly recommend Dr. Korenman for the USCF Excutive Board. He will be a very valuable component to help turn around the USCF.
Profile of Dr. Mikhail Korenman
Education: Doctor of Philosophy 1999
(Curriculum & Instruction in Education)
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
Master of Science (Chemistry) 1983
Voronezh State University
Voronezh, Russia
Experience:
CCA Academy 2006 – Present
Science Instructor
Chicago, IL
International Educational and Cultural 2003-2006
Services, Inc. – President and CEO
Lindsborg, Kansas/Orland Park, Illinois
Assistant Professor of Chemistry 1999-2004
Director of International Programs
Bethany College
Lindsborg, Kansas
Associate Director, 1994-1999
Russian-American International
Educational Association ARIOS
KSU, Manhattan, Kansas
Curriculum Supervisor 1992-1994
Voronezh State Inservice Teacher
Training Institute
Science Teacher 1983-1992
Voronezh city school district
Voronezh, Russia
2004, 2005, 2006 USCF Delegate
2005, 2006 Member of the USCF Scholastic Council
2005 Represented U.S. Chess Federation at the World Cup
2005-2006 Director, Chess for Peace program
Chess Organizer:
· 2004 U.S. Junior Open
· 2004 U.S. Junior Championship· 2004 U.S. Cadet Championship
· 2004 Pan American Intercollegiate Championship
· 2003, 2004 Final Four Presidential Cup· 2001-2004 Lindsborg Rotary Open
· 2002-2005 Lindsborg Open
· 2003 Lindsborg Invitational
· 2004 Lindsborg Knock-Out
· 2003, 2004, 2005 KS Open
· 2004, 2005 Anatoly Karpov – Susan Polgar Match
· 2001-2006 Scholastic tournaments
· 2005 KS Scholastic Grade Championship
· 2001-2006 Summer camps
· 2003-2005 Seminars for Educators
· 2006 Illinois Championship
Awards:
2006 USCF Special Service Award
2005 FIDE International Organizer
2005 Community Service Award (Lindsborg)
2005 Rotary International Service Award
2004 USCF Chess Organizer of the Year
Very impressive background.