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“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.”
–Henry Ford

GM Jorge Cori, GM Ray Robson, GM Susan Polgar, GM Vasif Durarbayli (holding trophy), GM Alex Shimanov. Photo Al Lawrence
The titanic trophy… Read More »

International Master Dorsa Derakashani wrote an op-ed for the New York Times over New Year's Day weekend, where she explained why she… Read More »

Congrats to Webster University's A team on winning the Pan American Championships in Columbus, Ohio with a score of 5.5-.5
Also qualifying for the… Read More »

2017 Pan-American Tournament Hall in Columbus, Ohio, Photo Al Lawrence
Big ratings don’t guarantee smooth sailing. This week the Convention Center… Read More »

The 2017 National K-12 Championships underway in Orlando, Florida this week will forever be a fond memory. As a senior in high school, this… Read More »

Praveen at the Denker Tournament of High School Champions in Virginia, Photo Jim Doyle
Praveen Balakrishnan (NJ), reigning Denker Champion… Read More »

Ethan Li appeared on the cover of the May Chess Life Magazine this year for his part in Summer Chess Academy for Talented Youth 's… Read More »

Last week one of my favorite yearly events, the Spice Cup Open, concluded in Saint Louis, Missouri. With both Webster University and Saint Louis… Read More »

Double Tandem Simul players from left to right: Naomi Bashkansky, Phiona Mutesi, Benjamin Mukumbya and Noah Fields, Photo Floyd English
How… Read More »