Talented Chess Player Phiona Mutesi on BBC

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Hi everyone,

Have you been following the chess tale of talented chess player Phiona Mutesi of Ugana on our Chess Blog? Read all our posts on Phiona Mutesi's chess dream at this Chess Blog link. Here's a programme link on her story on BBC World Service. Click on the screen shot below to hear the programme. 

 

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Chess players are born or made? What Alexander Alekhine thought!

Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2011

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Here is a beautiful video pointed out via @kosteniuk and @chessqueen twitter accounts by fan @swalkiki. The video has been uploaded by alecksandrkoblents on YouTube. Enjoy.

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US chess talent search: Applications invited for Schein–Friedman Scholastic Recognition Project

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Hello everyone,

The Schein – Friedman Scholastic Recognition Project

The U.S. Chess Trust is a proud supporter of the Schein-Friedman Scholastic Recognition Project

“The Schein-Friedman Scholastic Recognition Project is designed to reward some top-rated youngsters, and help them become tomorrow’s best players and eventual Grandmasters. These youngsters will be serving as role models and inspiration to the entire scholastic community.”

The Schein-Friedman Scholastic Recognition Project is currently accepting submissions.

Last year, the winners were: Samuel Sevian from California, Alena Kats from New York, and Kayden Troff from Utah.
9-year-old Samuel is the youngest player ever to break the rating of 2000 (at age 8). He is a multi-time member of the All American team, and was an official representative in the World Youth in Greece.Find out more about Samuel >>

Alena is a 15-year-old, who is the highest ranked girl for her age group. She has already crossed the milestone of 2200, becoming a USCF master, and drawing her first GM. She has represented the US several times in world events, earning a bronze medal at the Pan American games in 2008, and a high 7th place at the World Youth the same year. Find out more about Alena >>

At 12, Kayden tops the rating list in his group. In 2009, he took first place and the gold at the North American Youth (under 12 open), in Mexico. Kayden represented the US at the World Youth in Greece (2010), and was an official player in the under 12 section. Find out more about Kayden >>

Read here for more information.

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Ukrainian sand artist wows all at Amber Chess 2011

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Hi everyone,

Ukrainian talent sand artist Kseniya Simonova wowed everyone at the Amber Chess. You might as well watch the video since words won't be enough! 

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Watch video of 9-year-old girl playing blindfold chess and guitar simultaneously

Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess News & Trivia (c) 2010

Hello Everyone,

You will really like this post. It's about a nine-year-old girl from Lithuania. Her name is Karolina Misiuk. She was on a television programme 'Two minutes of fame' with an amazing feat: She played blindfold chess against two people while, at the same time, playing the guitar!

Watch the video for yourself.

Here's a second video with Karolina playing the piano and chess. Awesome!

Of course, we must not forget to tell you she loves Harry Potter too. Not to forget that she has been twice chess champion of Lithuania and stood third in European chess championships in her category.

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