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.
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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
CHESS
IS A POWERFUL TEACHING TOOL!
Renaissance
Knights Chess Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)(3)
organization which provides affordable, fun and high quality
chess education to schools and community groups through
their enrichment programs and during the school day as a
supplemental to the existing core curriculum.
We use chess as a learning tool to teach
higher-order thinking skills, problem solving skills,
advanced math and reading skills, behavioral and social
skills, self-directional skills and build self-esteem in
students. Our researched-based programs cultivate
progressive learning for 21st century students and the
skills they acquire are imperative for them to
succeed in school and for their future success in the global
information society.
Renaissance Knights helps kids make all the right moves!
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 847-526-9025
or email
rknightsccc@aol.com.
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There is an enormous interest in chess
from schools and students with limited financial means.
With the help of individual donors, foundations, businesses,
and government sources, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation
is able to worked with students who never before thought it
would be possible for them to take chess classes or play in
a tournament
Contributions to the Renaissance Knights
Chess Foundation go towards extended learning opportunities
for students in Title 1 Schools.
The greatest gift we can give our
children is the ability to make good decisions
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