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Three-Peat! Henderson Middle School's Chess Dynasty gets ... - El Paso Herald-Post (press release) (registration) (blog)

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 03/10/2017 - 16:41

El Paso Herald-Post (press release) (registration) (blog)

Three-Peat! Henderson Middle School's Chess Dynasty gets ...
El Paso Herald-Post (press release) (registration) (blog)
A swarm of cheering fans welcomed the Henderson Middle School chess team home from Arlington after claiming their third state title in a row.

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Stimulants Enhance Cognitive Performance in Top Chess Players - Medscape

Chess Research - Fri, 03/10/2017 - 11:50

Medscape

Stimulants Enhance Cognitive Performance in Top Chess Players
Medscape
The psychostimulants methylphenidate and modafinil appear to significantly enhance cognition in a group of expert chess players, new research shows. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of top chess players showed that use of the two ...
Scientists Show Cognitive Enhancing Drugs Can Improve Chess PlayPharmaceutical Processing

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Computers can now challenge — and defeat — pro poker players - Bend Bulletin

Chess Research - Fri, 03/10/2017 - 02:03

Bend Bulletin

Computers can now challenge — and defeat — pro poker players
Bend Bulletin
Then they mastered chess, go, “Jeopardy!” and even a few Atari video games. Now computers can challenge humans at the poker table — and win. DeepStack, a software program developed at the University of Alberta's Computer Poker Research Group, ...
University of Alberta poker bot Deepstack defeats Texas Hold 'em prosCantech Letter

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Does Chess Improve Cognitive Skills? What Science Says - Chess.com

Chess Research - Fri, 03/10/2017 - 02:00
Does Chess Improve Cognitive Skills? What Science Says  Chess.com

It is commonly believed that teaching chess at schools will improve the cognitive skills of pupils in other areas, such as math. But is this actually true? What is the ...

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Stimulants Enhance Cognitive Performance in Top Chess Players - Medscape

Chess Research - Fri, 03/10/2017 - 02:00
Stimulants Enhance Cognitive Performance in Top Chess Players  Medscape

Can stimulants enhance cognition even in those who are already at the top of their game? A new study suggests they do.

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Cognitive Benefits of Chess - Chessbase News

Chess Research - Fri, 03/10/2017 - 02:00
Cognitive Benefits of Chess  Chessbase News

Dr. Chandramallika Basak is one of the leading researchers in the area of working memory and cognitive control, training strategies, cognitive and brain ...

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Does Chess Improve Cognitive Skills? What Science Says - Chess.com

Chess Research - Fri, 03/10/2017 - 02:00
Does Chess Improve Cognitive Skills? What Science Says  Chess.com

It is commonly believed that teaching chess at schools will improve the cognitive skills of pupils in other areas, such as math. But is this actually true? What is the ...

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On Chess: Creating a path for future elite players through quarterly tournaments - KBIA

In the News - Thu, 03/09/2017 - 05:43

KBIA

On Chess: Creating a path for future elite players through quarterly tournaments
KBIA
Out of this vacuum, the Quarterly Strong Invitationals at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis have been created. Every quarter, the Chess Club will be hosting two strong round robin tournaments, one geared toward the improvement of the ...

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On Chess: Creating a path for future elite players through quarterly ... - St. Louis Public Radio

In the News - Thu, 03/09/2017 - 05:27

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Creating a path for future elite players through quarterly ...
St. Louis Public Radio
In this column, we usually talk about some of the most prestigious events in the entire world: The U.S. Chess Championship, rhe Sinquefield Cup, the.

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These three drugs may boost your thinking skills but cost you time-wise - Los Angeles Times

Chess Research - Thu, 03/09/2017 - 05:01

Los Angeles Times

These three drugs may boost your thinking skills but cost you time-wise
Los Angeles Times
New research shows that for tournament-level chess players, they can. In a series of experiments, researchers found that caffeine, the stimulant Ritalin and the stay-awake drug modafinil ever-so-slightly improved players' chances of winning a game ...

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Woodall student earns medal at state chess tournament - Tahlequah Daily Press

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 03/09/2017 - 02:50

Tahlequah Daily Press

Woodall student earns medal at state chess tournament
Tahlequah Daily Press
On Saturday, March 4, Woodall School chess team members Payton Smith, Cannon Smith, Tilon RattlingGourd, Case McDonald, Josh Munoz, and Jahleel Douglas traveled to Midwest City, to compete in the Oklahoma Scholastic Chess Organization's 21st ...

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SITI Company's John Cage-Inspired Play CHESS MATCH NO. 5 Starts Tonight at Abingdon - Broadway World

Chess Research - Wed, 03/08/2017 - 23:37

SITI Company's John Cage-Inspired Play CHESS MATCH NO. 5 Starts Tonight at Abingdon
Broadway World
CHESS MATCH NO. 5 is a new play based on texts from the many public conversations with American composer, writer, artist, and philosopher John Cage. SITI actors Will Bond and Ellen Lauren embody the dramatic journey of a long-term relationship over the ...

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Golden Knights headed to state chess tourney - Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Wed, 03/08/2017 - 23:09

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

Golden Knights headed to state chess tourney
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
CONTRIBUTEDTristan Perkins, left, and Ryan Carmina earned third place at the 2017 Elma Blizzard Bowl Scholastic Chess Tournament. Tristan's undefeated performance, a personal best, help lead the Lockport-based Golden Knights chess team to the state ...

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Editorial: Henderson chess wins another state title - El Paso Times

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Wed, 03/08/2017 - 21:02

El Paso Times

Editorial: Henderson chess wins another state title
El Paso Times
The Hornets won top honors in the novice and junior varsity divisions at the 2017 North/Central Middle School Texas Scholastic Chess Championships. The team will next compete at the national championship in May in Nashville. The team was welcomed ...

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Kidney transplant awareness - St. Louis Jewish Light

World Chess Hall of Fame - Wed, 03/08/2017 - 18:14

St. Louis Jewish Light

Kidney transplant awareness
St. Louis Jewish Light
This month, the World Chess Hall of Fame is honoring four new members, all of whom are Jewish, during a ceremony from 6-8 p.m. March 28 at the Boo Cat Club on Union Boulevard, which will also kick off the U.S. Men's and Women's Championships.

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