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World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary - South County Times

World Chess Hall of Fame - Wed, 09/21/2016 - 08:19

South County Times

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary
South County Times
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...

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Scholastic chess season set by regional coaches - Murray Ledger and Times

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Wed, 09/21/2016 - 07:08

Scholastic chess season set by regional coaches
Murray Ledger and Times
Schools in the Jackson Purchase and southern Pennyrile form the Quad A region in chess, one of four regions statewide. Chess teams from public and private schools as well as homeschool organizations take part in scholastic chess, with players competing ...

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Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Director Robert Chess Sells 12000 Shares - BBNS

Chess Research - Wed, 09/21/2016 - 06:51

Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Director Robert Chess Sells 12000 Shares
BBNS
Nektar Therapeutics logo Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR) Director Robert Chess sold 12,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.21, for a total transaction of ...

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High-Net-Worth Investors in Real Estate Show Willingness to Take More Risks - National Real Estate Investor

Chess Research - Wed, 09/21/2016 - 02:52

National Real Estate Investor

High-Net-Worth Investors in Real Estate Show Willingness to Take More Risks
National Real Estate Investor
The story in North America for private investors has been the growth of interest in smaller cities,” says Yolande Barnes, director of world research for Savills. High-net-worth investors made approximately $3.2 billion in acquisitions in the first half ...

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'Queen of Katwe' a story of chess, dreams, Uganda – Mother becomes vengeful militant in drug drama 'La Civil' - Arab Times Kuwait English Daily

Chess Research - Wed, 09/21/2016 - 00:11

Arab Times Kuwait English Daily

'Queen of Katwe' a story of chess, dreams, Uganda – Mother becomes vengeful militant in drug drama 'La Civil'
Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
In telling the true story of chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi, director Mira Nair captures the vibrancy of a small village, the toughened dignity of its people, and a state of poverty so oppressive you can feel the desperation in the dusty air. With vivid ...
Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess ProdigyKTIC
Working with Lupita Nyong'o is an absolute joy, says director Mira NairHindustan Times

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Citizen Co-Hosts First Annual Inner City Chess Tournament - The Chicago Citizen

Chess Research - Tue, 09/20/2016 - 16:17

The Chicago Citizen

Citizen Co-Hosts First Annual Inner City Chess Tournament
The Chicago Citizen
According to a press release, the tournament serves as an introductory event intended to introduce youth to the game of chess and encourage it as a positive activity. Research shows that the continued participation in the game of chess can improve ...

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Chess for Success: This Week In Daily Giving - Huffington Post

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Tue, 09/20/2016 - 09:40

Chess for Success: This Week In Daily Giving
Huffington Post
... introduced to the game of chess, traditionally meant for her male counterparts. Little does Phiona Mutesi know that halfway across the world, the same game she is so talented in is being taught to at-risk youth to help with scholastic studies and ...

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Plainview pair wins second in chess tournament - Plainview Daily Herald

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Tue, 09/20/2016 - 09:00

Plainview pair wins second in chess tournament
Plainview Daily Herald
Courtesy Photo Montana Moore (left) and Eowyn Thornhill, representing Plainview Homeschool Chess Club, were the second place team in the unrated K-5 Division last weekend at the Check with Tech scholastic tournament in Lubbock. Eowyn, 9, was third ...

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Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess Prodigy - KTIC

Chess Research - Tue, 09/20/2016 - 08:03

KTIC

Phiona Mutesi, 'Queen of Katwe,' Rises from Uganda Slums to Become Inspirational Chess Prodigy
KTIC
(NEW YORK) — The first time Phiona Mutesi, 20, saw people playing chess, she thought it was people gambling. “I'd never seen it in my life and usually in Uganda, it was always, like, families that are rich that had, like, such games. It was very hard ...

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Robert Chess Sells 12000 Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Stock - The Cerbat Gem

Chess Research - Tue, 09/20/2016 - 06:22

Robert Chess Sells 12000 Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Stock
The Cerbat Gem
Several research firms have recently weighed in on NKTR. Jefferies Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Nektar Therapeutics in a research report on Thursday, September 8th. Zacks Investment Research downgraded Nektar Therapeutics from a “hold” ...

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Three new exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame - Chessbase News

World Chess Hall of Fame - Tue, 09/20/2016 - 02:00
Three new exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame  Chessbase News

9/20/2016 – The city of Saint Louis plays a substantial role in the chess boom in the US. The city hosts prestigious tournaments such as the Sinquefield Cup or ...

Most children's daily screen time far above two-hour guideline - The Sydney Morning Herald

Chess Research - Mon, 09/19/2016 - 09:15

The Sydney Morning Herald

Most children's daily screen time far above two-hour guideline
The Sydney Morning Herald
Strictly speaking, Jacob, 12, and Matilda, 8, need to do their homework, chores, chess or music practice first. On weekends, there's netball, swimming and footy. Then, and only then, ... "Our research suggests that if children are offered physical ...

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US Chess Team Wins Olympic Gold in Baku - Huffington Post

World Chess Hall of Fame - Sat, 09/17/2016 - 18:46

Huffington Post

US Chess Team Wins Olympic Gold in Baku
Huffington Post
The United States bested 170 teams and won the 42nd World Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan. At the closing ceremony last Tuesday, they received the gold medals and the traditional Azerbaijani hats - the papaqs. Sam Shankland raised the ...

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