As Hurricane Sandy headed to the North East (USA), the monster storm did not stop young chess players from participating in the 2012 New York City Rapid Chess Challenge, which was held at the United Nations International School (UNIS Manhattan Campus) on October 28th, 2012. This event included a scholastic tournament and a three games...
Date: Sunday, October 28, 2012 Venue: United Nations International School (UNIS); 24-50 FDR Drive New York, New York 10010 Sponsors: World Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess in Schools; Rosneft Event Organizer: Beatriz Marinello, Chess Educators Contact: Beatriz@chesseducators.com; 917.553.4522 Website: www.chesseducators.com Entry Fee: No entry fee. Pre-registration is required. A new event comes to New York City’s vibrant chess...
How to Tell if Your Child is Ready for Tournament Play: Your child already participates in a Chess Class and/or has a brother or sister experienced in tournament play. Your child shows an interest in participating in tournament play. If none of the above apply, but, your child shows an exceptional talent with chess and...
How Does Chess Benefit Children? The game of chess helps young people learn to concentrate, think logically, overcome obstacles, spot patterns and categorize information. It helps with the development of problem-solving skills, planning, patience, focus of thought and self-discipline. Chess is a competitive activity, but , good sportsmanship and fair play are taught as essential...
Coming Up! The British International School of New York Hosts Chess Tournament (Sunday, May 20, 2012) 15 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612 (BISNY Dining Hall) Open to All Players from Kindergarten – Eighth Grade Trophies for All Players TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: On-site registrations: From 9am – 9:30 am. Rounds begin at 10 am. Pre-registration rates...
The 2011 British International Chess Tournament was a great experience for young, talented and motivated chess players from schools all across the New York area. Students from schools in New York City and Queens participated, these included: The Hewitt School, All Souls, Anderson, Hunter College High School, P.S. 116, Dalton, Garden School, P.S. I.S. 499....
