Sunday, June 26, 2011

FM Melekhina gets win against GM Alexander Shabalov

FM Melekhina, recently in Memphis for a week, as an instructor for


the very prestigious MID-SOUTH CHESS CAMP,


has a remarkable win against GM Alexander Shabalov in the


Philadelphia International Chess Tournament!

CONGRATULATIONS TO
FM ALISA MELEKHINA









From USCF:


Philadelphia International Underway
June 25, 2011
The Philadelphia International (June 24-July 28) is underway at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel. The event began with a big upset as FM Alisa Melekhina defeated GM Alexander Shabalov in round two.

Alisa turns 20 tomorrow and told CLO that "I usually lose whenever I play on my birthday, but hopefully that won't be the case this year."

The lead-up weekend to the World Open (June 28-July 4) is also host to a variety of events, including the World Open Senior Amateur and the World Open Girls Championship. Check the website for details and look for a US Chess Scoop video next week.

Play through the Melekhina-Shabalov game below: (added 6/26/2011): CLICK HERE



Game Viewer click here

Thursday, June 23, 2011

It's a Chess Cupcake kind of day!


Simply Awesome Peanut Butter Chess Cupcake
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Description:
This cupcake has simple ingredients, is easy to make, but so good, you'll have to start your diet tomorrow. It is a butter cupcake with a chess cake filling-cream cheese- and peanut butter buttercream icing....YUM!Ingredients

Cake:
•1 Butter Recipe Golden Cake Mix
•4 eggs (3 whole eggs plus one yolk)
•1 stick of butter (Real, salted butter is reccomended.)
•2/3 cup of milk
•1 tsp vanilla flavoring
•1 tsp almond flavoring

Chess Filling:
•3 eggs
•1 box of powdered sugar
•1 8oz. package of cream cheese

Peanut Butter Buttercream:
•4 cups of powdered sugar
•1 stick of butter (real, salted)
•1 cup creamy peanut butter
•1/4 cup plus 3 Tbsp of milk
•1/2 tsp almond extract

Baking Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Mix all ingredients for the cake on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy
3.Line cupcake pan with baking cups and spray lightly with nonstick butter spray.
4.Fill the cupcakes liners about 3/4 full--about 2 Tbsp in each.
5.Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. You'll know they are done when they are golden brown and spring back when you touch them.
6.While the cupcakes are baking, prepare your filling. Mix ingredients on medium speed for about 1 minute until all ingredients are mixed together.
7.Spray a rectangular, glass caserole dish with no-stick butter spray. Spread the filling into the pan evenly.
8.After the cupcakes come out, place the filling into the oven on 350 degreed F for 30 minutes. It will turn golden brown. Make sure it doesn't giggle too much when you shake the pan.
9.While the filling is cooking and the cupcakes are cooling on a baking rack make your icing. Combine all ingredients--peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, milk and almond extract. Mix on medium speed until it is light and fluffy. You may need more or less milk depending on the humidity.
10.The top of the cupcakes will be flat. They will easily pull off with no cutting. Take them off and tear out a small piece of cake from the bottom portion.
11.Spoon cooled filling into bottom of the cupcake.
12.To make the tops round and pretty (optional), cut them with a biscuit cutter.
13.Place the top over the filling.
14.I use a press decorator with a star tip to pipe the icing on top.
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You boys from the club enjoy now!
Be sure to check back again real soon!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Yup, it's a new day!

The stars have crossed,
There’s a new horizon
Where many will lose sleep and be tossed,

In the Memphis skies,
With a chess mastery
Beyond the local dive, experienced and wise,

It’s going to smart a ton!
Control has been won!


A major player in the world of chess is probably
moving to the Memphis area!
Hooray, hooray, hooray!
Out with the old,
And in with the new!
Guess who?

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The most amazing Memphis Chess Camp for 2011!

The in place to be for Chess instruction and a whole lot of fun!
Check it out!



Mid-South Chess Camp visits
Friday Knights Chess Club,
Simul, Putt-Putt Golf,
Bowling, Swim night and more!














The most amazing Memphis Chess Camp for 2011!

The in place to be for Chess instruction and a whole lot of fun!
Check it out!


Mid-South Chess Camp
visits Friday Knights Chess Club,
Simul, Putt-Putt Golf,
Bowling, Swim night and more!

















The most amazing Memphis Chess Camp for 2011!

The in place to be for Chess instruction and a whole lot of fun!
Check it out!

Simul, Putt-Putt Golf,

Bowling, Swim night and more!