“Why is there a need for Girl’s or Women’s tournaments?” This is probably one of the top 5 questions I have most often been asked over the past 15 years, since creating the Susan Polgar Foundation in 2002. I...
2017 SPF World Open for Boys / Girls in NY City (Nov 10-12, 2017)
2017 World Open for Girls and Boys November 10th to 12th, 2017 | New York City Sponsored by New York City Chess Inc. | www.ChessNYC.com | 866-321-CHES (2437) REGISTER NOW Opening Ceremony and Dinner Date & Time November 10,...
SPFGI Alumnae Reunite in St Louis at Webster University
L to R: Annastasia Wyzywany, Alexandra Botez, Emily Tallo, Alexandra Wiener, Rebecca Lelko, Michelle Farrell, and Aiya Cancio. I am so happy to see 7 Susan Polgar Foundation Girl’s Invitational alumnae back to visit! Some played 1st SPFGI back...
14th Annual SPF Girl’s Invitational – Over $207,500 in scholarships & prizes!
14th Annual SPF Girl’s Invitational Rules & Conditions July 22–27, 2017 at Webster University (St. Louis, Missouri) (Over $200K in scholarships + $7,500 cash prizes) The Annual SPF Girls’ Invitational, in its 14th year, is the most prestigious All-Girls...
Committing to change the chess landscape
Webster University’s Susan Polgar is committed to inspiring more girls in chess By Will Jarvis Special to espnW.com Paul Truong “Very few women play chess, and no wonder,” Webster University chess coach Susan Polgar said. “When a woman goes...
ChessNYC to host 2017 SPF World Open for Girls & Boys
Breaking: The SPF World Open for Girls and Boys will move from Louisville to NY City in 2017! It will be organized by ChessNYC (https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcitychess and @ChessNYC) I would like to thank Ryan Velez and his fantastic staff for running...
2016 SPF World Open for Boys & Girls in Louisville, KY – A Susan Polgar Foundation Event – $100+ K Scholarships & Prizes
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer making the 1st move at 2015 SPFWO NOV. 19-20 12th SPF World Open for Girls and Boys $100,000+ in prizes (lots of trophies, chess prizes & scholarships) All details on www.SPFWO.com 5SS, G/60 d5....
2016 North American All Girls Championship – A Susan Polgar Foundation Event
OCT. 29-30 North American All Girls Championship – A Susan Polgar Foundation Event (PK-12) Biltmore Santa Clara, 2151 Laurelwood Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. $95/night. Info: http://BayAreaChess.com/allgirls. 5 Sections based on Rating: 1400+, 1000-1399, 700-999, 400-699, u400 &...
10th annual SPICE Cup starts today!
2016 SPICE Cup $15,000 Guaranteed! Official website: www.ChessDailyNews.com Free Entries to GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs, 2300+, Etc. Sponsored by Webster University and the Susan Polgar Foundation St. Louis, Missouri October 17–22, 2016 GM/IM norm opportunity – Minimum rating (FIDE)...
Champions crowned – Over $210,000 Scholarships/Prizes Awarded
Final standings: # Name Rtng Club Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Tot 1-4 Alice Dong 2112 NJ W35 W28 W27 L5 W19 W10 5.0 1-4 Paula Sarmiento Robles WFM 1841 ECU W44...