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Chess Tournament Schedule
The Chess Academy is now the home of the Youth Chess Foundation of Chicago!
The Youth Chess Foundation of Chicago has been providing beautiful free monthly chess tournaments for CPS students for over 11 years! Average attendance at these chess tournaments is over 100 participants.
2007-08 School Season Completed!
Thanks to everyone who gave of their time freely this year, as assistant TDs, organizers, supervisors, and in many other capacities. We believe fervently that the fruits of our labor will be clearly evident in the accomplishments of our players in chess and in life.
A great summer to all!
Mike Cardinale
Team Trophy Recap
Here's a recap of the team trophy winners for the year:
Disney 11/07 Beginner Disney
Gill Park 12/07 Beginner Bell
Burbank 2/08 K-3 Edgebrook
4-6 Burbank
7-8 Burbank
Wells 2/08 Beginner Disney
Howe 4/08 Beginner Disney
Fulton 5/08 Beginner Ancona
Preseason Coaches Meeting
We'll have a preseason coaches meeting once again in late September, and everyone is encouraged to attend. We will be working on the schedule in advance of the meeting, as much as possible.
Completed 2007-08 School Year YCFC Chess Tournaments:
Fulton School, May 12th, 2008.
Howe School, April 12th, 2008.
Wells Prep, February 16th, 2008.
Burbank School, February 2nd, 2008.
Gil Park, December 15th, 2008.
Walt Disney Magnet School, November 17th, 2008.
Please contact John at the Chess Academy for more information on classes and individual tutoring.
Tel: 1-773-414-2967 Fax: 1-800-986-1844
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