Welcome and hello to all,
Just a heads up here. There is so much going on at this end of the state in chess news. It's a wonder we aren't all just rattling and rolling. Can someone say earthquake, thunder and lightning happenings. Be sure to keep checking back for the latest in the "Woe Is Me" chess news column. There will be coverage of the good and bad in local chess news. Some say (and you know who you are) "the dark side" of chess. Yes, I will continue to cover the dark side also.
1) Much news to come
2) Earth shattering announcements to come (research happening as I type - spies in place, report on new carpeting, $75.00 was more than worth it).
3) Many events planned to come - some far out reaching the area.
4) More chess super stars to visit the area.
5) If you need chess coaching, I have plenty of ideas and contacts for you, all ages and levels.
Don't miss the latest breaking updates. For specifics feel free to leave questions in the comments or just send in an email.
Showing posts with label Shelby County. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shelby County. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Memphis Chess Club - Woe is me!
It has recently come to my attention that the "Memphis Chess Club" which formerly met at the University of Memphis, has been asked to move to another location due to something about not having club insurance and such. Certain members of the club are running rampant with their allegations as to why this has occured now after they admittedly have been meeting at the Fedex Technology building for a very long time out of compliance with the U of Memphis regulations. Another allegation recently flung about, was how former people from "years ago" with the club were causing the recent events to happen.
1) If they have known that they were out of compliance, then you are guilty of your own misconduct.
2) If former people from "years ago" are accused of being involved, then why wouldn't they have taken action "years ago"?
It is obvious that certain club members feel that they can sling about any such made up stories or allegations and everyone on the planet is suppose to believe it with no further proof or investigation. Well, as usual, let the big mouth(s), know nothing(s) - think they know it all, continue to show just how truly ignorant that they may be, a continued example of how they roll as in "years ago"!
My final advice, is to suck it up, man up, admit the truth - you were out of compliance, you were wrong, stop trying to blame others, and just move on!
Boo hoo hoo hoo!
Best to you,
Very truly yours!
1) If they have known that they were out of compliance, then you are guilty of your own misconduct.
2) If former people from "years ago" are accused of being involved, then why wouldn't they have taken action "years ago"?
It is obvious that certain club members feel that they can sling about any such made up stories or allegations and everyone on the planet is suppose to believe it with no further proof or investigation. Well, as usual, let the big mouth(s), know nothing(s) - think they know it all, continue to show just how truly ignorant that they may be, a continued example of how they roll as in "years ago"!
My final advice, is to suck it up, man up, admit the truth - you were out of compliance, you were wrong, stop trying to blame others, and just move on!
Boo hoo hoo hoo!
Best to you,
Very truly yours!
Monday, October 26, 2009
PUMPKIN PRIX
Open and Scholastic Chess Tournament
Part of the Shelby County Chess 09/10 Grand Slam Series
(In conjunction with Cajun Chess)
October 31, 2009
Cordova Elementary, 750 Sanga Rd, Cordova, Tennessee
Open Section: Two sections: Open and Under 1600. 4/SS Game in 60; USCF Rated, Membership Required. 60% of entry fees returned as prizes. Open: First and second overall, top U1800. Under 1600: First and second overall; top U1400.
Scholastic Rated: K-3, K-6, K-12 (sections may be combined if necessary); Unrated: K-6.
Sections: 5/SS, Game in 30 minutes. Medals to top 3 overall in each section; ribbons to all.
Registration: Check in and on-site registration from 8:00-8:45. After 8:45 a.m. a ½ point bye will be awarded for the first round.
Entry Fee: $8 scholastic if mailed by Oct. 24; $10 onsite. $15 open if mailed by Oct. 24; $20 onsite
Rounds: Open - Rounds: 9 a.m., 11:15, a.m. 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Scholastic - Round 1: 9 a.m. Rounds 2-5 as soon as possible
Grand Slam Top 3 winners of each section in the Grand Slam Series will receive prizes.
Series: Individuals who play in all four Gland Slam tournaments will receive a special participant prize. All Grand Slam prizes will be presented at the Shelby County Chess Championship in the spring.
Top 2 finishers in each section in each Grand Slam Tournament qualify for the 2010 Shelby County Chess (SCC) Closed. See shelbycountychess.org for more details.
Chess sets will be provided; please bring clocks.
Email: shelbycountychess@aol.com
Pumpkin Prix Chess Tournament
Monday, September 21, 2009
Friday Knights Chess Club
Come and join the fun!
Every Friday 7-9 pm
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1779 Kirby Parkway
East Memphis
(just north of Poplar Avenue)
Every Friday 7-9 pm
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1779 Kirby Parkway
East Memphis
(just north of Poplar Avenue)
Mid-South Chess Offers Schools dynamic chess program.
"Chess is the gymnasium of the mind."
Goethe
We couldn't have said it any better....At Mid South Chess, we love the royal game for many reasons. One of those reasons is that it offers so much to children and young people. During the past few years, we have provided top-level instruction to schools in the Memphis, TN area including Lausanne Collegiate School, SBEC, Pleasant Hill, Downtown Elementary, and Grace St. Lukes.
Although difficult to play well, chess is relatively straightforward to learn. Most first or second graders can follow the basic rules. Sometimes kids even as young as four or five can play. One can learn to play at any age, and unlike many other sports, one never has to give up chess because of age. Young and old can play together, age is not a factor. Nor is gender of importance in playing chess. Boys and girls can play together, competing amongst and against each other in a friendly social environment. Chess enhances social skills as you interact with others who share their love for the game.
The game also challenges perseverance and sportsmanship as you play ina competitive environment. Chess is a universal language and most tournaments welcome players of all abilities. To the serious tournament player, it provides numerous opportunities to travel around the country, and even around the world. As social as the game is, chess also teaches independence: it forces you to make important decisions influenced only by your own judgment, and to accept the consequences of your actions.
Other than being all of the above, chess also helps develop the mind, especially the mind of young people. Many studies have proven conclusively that playing chess improves school results substantially. In close to 30 countries, chess is now required as part of the school curriculum.
Evidently, chess, as the gymnasium of the mind keeps the mind sharp. It forces you to think critically. Among other things, it develops the memory, as students learn different variations and recognize patterns on the board. Chess develops logical thinking and critical judgment.
During the game, players must formulate a plan of attack and defense. In order to do so, a player must perform a systematic checking of possible combinations of moves and then arrive at an evaluation of each possibility. This process of learning to play according to a certain strategic plan, requires a great deal of concentration. On the board, chess teaches the rewards of concentration, while it also provides immediate penalties for any lapses in concentration. Few teaching tools provide such immediate feedback.
Yet, chess is not just a game of established patterns and strict algorithms. Although the development of a game tends to follow general principles, there is rarely a unique best way to play any given position. The game rewards creativity, and helps develop one's imagination, encouraging us to test the boundaries of our own mind.
If you need any information about our chess programs, please call Arlene Kleiman at 901.276.4663 or see contact us at homepage menu .
Goethe
We couldn't have said it any better....At Mid South Chess, we love the royal game for many reasons. One of those reasons is that it offers so much to children and young people. During the past few years, we have provided top-level instruction to schools in the Memphis, TN area including Lausanne Collegiate School, SBEC, Pleasant Hill, Downtown Elementary, and Grace St. Lukes.
Although difficult to play well, chess is relatively straightforward to learn. Most first or second graders can follow the basic rules. Sometimes kids even as young as four or five can play. One can learn to play at any age, and unlike many other sports, one never has to give up chess because of age. Young and old can play together, age is not a factor. Nor is gender of importance in playing chess. Boys and girls can play together, competing amongst and against each other in a friendly social environment. Chess enhances social skills as you interact with others who share their love for the game.
The game also challenges perseverance and sportsmanship as you play ina competitive environment. Chess is a universal language and most tournaments welcome players of all abilities. To the serious tournament player, it provides numerous opportunities to travel around the country, and even around the world. As social as the game is, chess also teaches independence: it forces you to make important decisions influenced only by your own judgment, and to accept the consequences of your actions.
Other than being all of the above, chess also helps develop the mind, especially the mind of young people. Many studies have proven conclusively that playing chess improves school results substantially. In close to 30 countries, chess is now required as part of the school curriculum.
Evidently, chess, as the gymnasium of the mind keeps the mind sharp. It forces you to think critically. Among other things, it develops the memory, as students learn different variations and recognize patterns on the board. Chess develops logical thinking and critical judgment.
During the game, players must formulate a plan of attack and defense. In order to do so, a player must perform a systematic checking of possible combinations of moves and then arrive at an evaluation of each possibility. This process of learning to play according to a certain strategic plan, requires a great deal of concentration. On the board, chess teaches the rewards of concentration, while it also provides immediate penalties for any lapses in concentration. Few teaching tools provide such immediate feedback.
Yet, chess is not just a game of established patterns and strict algorithms. Although the development of a game tends to follow general principles, there is rarely a unique best way to play any given position. The game rewards creativity, and helps develop one's imagination, encouraging us to test the boundaries of our own mind.
If you need any information about our chess programs, please call Arlene Kleiman at 901.276.4663 or see contact us at homepage menu .
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