Betsy Dynako
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Dino Wars by Betsy Zacate… Read More »
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Jocelyn Chen makes a move at the All-Girls Nationals, Photo Betsy Dynako-Zacate
The annual Kasparov Chess Foundation All Girls National Tournament… Read More »
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The 2018 Amateur Team North broke another attendance record. 84 teams with 364 players came out for the National Event, held from February 16-18 in… Read More »
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The Kindergarten through first grade section of SuperNationals VI featured some of the best stories of the largest rated chess event in… Read More »
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2017 All Girls Nationals, Photo Betsy Dynako Zacate
Before the first pawn was pushed, the All Girls National Championship was electric, thanks to… Read More »
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Searching for Fischey Bobber, Best Team Costume at the US Amateur Team North, Photo Betsy Dynako Zacate
The ever-growing Amateur Team North… Read More »
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In usual fashion, the Amateur Team North tournament took place a week after the rest of the national team events. This is done in consideration of… Read More »
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Kinzie Chess Team, winners of the K-9 championship team prize at the Greater Chicago K-12, Photo: Betsy Carina Dynako
For chess fans, it's easy to… Read More »