BRING CHESS TO YOUR
STUDENTS
Thinking about adding chess
classes to your school's enrichment program? We hope
you will consider Renaissance Knights, Illinois'
premier chess organization. We do more than teach the game of chess; we help
children build skills that lead to academic success.
Classes are structured, well-managed, and designed
to build a child's confidence, as well as a love for
the game that will last a lifetime.
"Wow,
Adrian really enjoyed his first chess lesson. Thank
you for doing this!"
Parent of a new chess student
If you
are interested in bringing Renaissance Knights to
your school or community center contact
Sheila Heiser
for more information at 773-844-0701
or email
rknightsccc@aol.com.
ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - APRIL
20-22, 2012
When
11-year-old Anupama Rajendra entered the 18 & Younger
section here at
the All-Girls National Championships , she expected one
of the higher-rated players to claim first place.
But
thanks to discipline and self-study, Rajendra - who had a
pre-tournament rating of 1569 -- emerged as the sole victor
in her section after scoring 5 out of 6 points.
The
victory makes Rajendra, of Kenosha, Wis., the youngest girl
in the nine-year history of the All-Girls National
Championships to win the 18 & Under Section, tournament
organizers confirmed.
Read more...
RESULTS & PHOTOS
News Articles
All-girls contest encourages skill in 'the game of kings
- Chicago Tribune
Kenosha girl makes historic move in All-Girls
National Championships Milwaukee Journal
Sentinal
Greenwich Academy Chess Team Takes Top Prizes at 9th Annual
National All-Girls Chess Championship -
Greenwich Patch