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DETROIT CITY CHESS CLUB; The Michigan Chess Association Tournaments

WoodlawnPost — Tue, 29 May 2012 07:15:18 +0000

DETROIT – The dedicated and talented member’s of the ‘DETROIT CITY CHESS CLUB‘ will be polishing their high skill level with the help of dedicated staff member’s at the Detroit Institute of Arts in June on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th between 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

MCA Championship events are given in brown. All events require USCF and MCA memberships unless otherwise stated. Memberships can be purchased at any tournament. (Other state memberships are acceptable for non-Michigan residents.) No smoking. No computers unless otherwise stated.

June, 2012

Jun 1	Friday Knight Action Quads #60
Jun 2	UNIVERSAL K-8 RATED SWISS. 4-SS. G-40. 3 Sections. LARGE TROPHIES!
Jun 10	Lansing June Mini Swiss
Jun 12	Genesee County C.C. Free Rated Swiss
Jun 16-Jul 21	*UNIVERSAL KIDS’* SATURDAY CHESS CLASS/CLUB with MR. CANTY. 6 WEEKS! (Warren)**
Jun 23-24	Michigan Bottom Half Class Championships ( Grand Rapids)
Jun 24	Library Chess Clubs Action Quads

July, 2012

Jul 8	Lansing July Mini Swiss
Jul 17	Genesee County C.C. Action Quads
Jul 22	Library Chess Clubs Action Quads

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DETROIT CITY CHESS CLUB

WoodlawnPost — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:03 +0000

Here is a look at Master Dr. David Allen Of Cleveland, Ohio playing a SIMUL against against 50 of Detroit City Chess Club Members at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

(ALL PHOTOS BY KWABENA SHABU)

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Russia’s, Valentina Gunina Wins European Chess Crown

WoodlawnPost — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:22:28 +0000

MOSCOW – Russian ladies are not only beautiful, but smart as well. Valentina Gunina has proved it by becoming the new European women’s individual chess champion.

Her compatriot, Tayana Kosintseva, cruised to silver at the tournament held in the Turkish city of Gaziantep.

The title was decided in the final round, in which Gunina, who played white, defeated table-topper Anna Muzychuk of Slovenia.

Kosintseva also took the upper hand in her match against Georgian chess master Nana Dzagnidze.

As a result, Gunina, Kosintseva and Muzychuk all had 8.5 points after 11 meetings, but the Russian duo prevailed over their Slovenian rival due to additional indicators.

Another Russian, Aleksandra Kostenyuk, came among the top 14 players to qualify for the Chess World Championship.

The Turkish triumph became the first big international achievement in the career of 23-year-old Valentina Gunina.

There’s been another notable event in Gaziantep as the chess world received its youngest International Master.

Russia’s Aleksandra Goryachkina has become an IM at the age of just 13 years and five months.

The native of Salekhard in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region is the student of the famous Polar Chess School. She’s a World and European champion among the girls her age.

Source: rt.com

The Detroit City Council Honor’s Washington-Parks Aacademy Chess Team

WoodlawnPost — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:15:04 +0000

DETROIT – The Washington-Parks Academy chess team was honored March 13, 2012 by the Detroit City Council for winning the Primary, Elementary & Jr. High State Chess Championships.

It gives me great pride to see our gifted kid’s being honored for their excellence and achievements in chess. The pride come’s from their high skill level and the dedication from the staff.

The understanding that someone care’s enough to help mold their minds. Knowing they have been given the education and tools to accomplish their goals, makes me proud! The realization that the discipline, knowledge obtained from chess will eventually help shape their adult lives. While challenging their character as young decision maker’s and future leader’s. Makes me proud to be from Detroit, Michigan!

March 16-18 Detroit City Chess Club will be traveling to the Chess regionals in Cincinnati, OH
March 31 Chess players (K-12) around the state will be competing for the “Thinkers Chess Challenge” in downtown Detroit at the UAW-Ford bldg. Grandmaster Gregory Kaidanov of Berdichev, Ukraine will be analyzing games for the kids.
April 25-30 Washington-Parks Academy chess team will be traveling to San Diego, CA to compete in the Jr. High chess nationals. WPA is a 3-time Jr. High National winner.
May 9-13 Washington-Parks Academy chess team will be traveling to Nashville, TN to compete in the Jr. High chess nationals.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” By Marianne Williamson.

EVENTS: Washington-Parks Academy & Detroit City Chess Club

WoodlawnPost — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:43:55 +0000

March 13, 2012 Washington-Parks Academy chess team will be honored by the Detroit City Council at 10am for winning the Primary, Elementary & Jr. High State Chess Championships.

(Photo Below of The 2010-2011 JR. High Metro-Scholastic Chess Champions: Washington -Parks Academy)

March 16-18 Detroit City Chess Club will be traveling to the Chess regionals in Cincinnati, OH
March 31 Chess players (K-12) around the state will be competing for the “Thinkers Chess Challenge” in downtown Detroit at the UAW-Ford bldg. Grandmaster Gregory Kaidanov of Berdichev, Ukraine will be analyzing games for the kids.
April 25-30 Washington-Parks Academy chess team will be traveling to San Diego, CA to compete in the Jr. High chess nationals. WPA is a 3-time Jr. High National winner.
May 9-13 Washington-Parks Academy chess team will be traveling to Nashville, TN to compete in the Jr. High chess nationals.

March 16-18 Detroit City Chess Club will be traveling to the Chess regionals in Cincinnati, OH
March 31 Chess players (K-12) around the state will be competing for the “Thinkers Chess Challenge” in downtown Detroit at the UAW-Ford bldg. Grandmaster Gregory Kaidanov of Berdichev, Ukraine will be analyzing games for the kids.
April 25-30 Washington-Parks Academy chess team will be traveling to San Diego, CA to compete in the Jr. High chess nationals. WPA is a 3-time Jr. High National winner.
May 9-13 Washington-Parks Academy chess team will be traveling to Nashville, TN to compete in the Jr. High chess nationals.

Source: http://www.mathbeyondtherealm.com/

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