Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Kids having fun
Tommy and Christopher Wu in Nashville (photos by Ted Wu) Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Images from the Supernationals
L: Blitzen aka Nathaniel Yee at the SupernationalsR: A new member of Kasparov’s (or KFC) entourage. He was playing classical music on a violinto entertain the crowd while waiting in line to see Gary (or buy a 3-piece dinner...
GK’s chess wisdom
I have known Gary for more than 20 years (we first met at the 1988 Olympiad). When I told him that I was glad to see him at the Supernationals, he responded jokingly: “I am alive and free.” Gary...
Supernationals Update
After 4 rounds, there are some huge upsets in various sections of the 2009 Supernationals. Most notable is in the top section K-12 where 2nd seed IM Marc Tyler Arnold (2425) losing in round 4 to Troy Daly (2145)....
Over 5,200 youngsters competing for titles
Over 5,200 K-12 youngsters are in Nashville this weekend to compete for National titles. Things are quite hectic in such a large venue. I am there in the capacity of a chess coach, chess Mom, and to represent Texas...
School chess success in Nashville
School chess flourishes in NashvilleGifted students, even some with hyperactivity, benefitBy Andy Humbles • THE TENNESSEAN • March 16, 2009 Chess is a mind game, one that Pennington Elementary fourth-grader Tristan Oden already recognizes can help him as a...
Super Nationals IV
Dear All, Here is the link to the SuperNationals website – http://www.supernationalsiv.com/. You can find tournament and hotel information as well as discounts and local attractions. We will be adding more in the days to come. Please forward this...
A cool moment from Nashville
My opponent is Derek Sachs from Wisconsin – It’s always great to see the enthusiasm from kids for chess. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Last one standing / sitting
This was the last game of the simul at the National Elementary Championship in Nashville, TN. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar