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| Advisor/TD Advice |
Starting a chess club in your child's school
By: Sudhakar Kudva
You think chess is a great activity to get your kid in, but don't know the first thing about where to start? Read this article to get some ideas.
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Instant USCF Ratings....Really!
By: Sudhakar Kudva
You think the title is an oxymoron? Think again!
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Bughouse Rules!
By: Kate Taylor
Read a conversation with USCF regarding whether to allow stalling if a checkmate is blockable.
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| Creative Tournament Tips |
When NOT to hold a tournament...
By: Kate Taylor
We all want lots of kids at our scholastic events. Choosing the right date isn't rocket science, but it does sometimes take a bit of trial and error. Let's share our date horror stories here!
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Tiebreaks and Check-In By Kirk Winges NWSRS
By: Jon Licht
Why pre-pairing tournaments is very bad. An excellent article from Kirk Winges (NWSRS)
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Tips on how to run a Concession Stand at a Tournament
By: Lisa Kudva
Did you know you can get a lot of concession items for free? Other items can be obtained at a lot less than you think.
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Tips for Putting on a Tournament
By: Jon Licht, edited by Donna and Norm May
So... You want to put on a tournament...
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| Idle Musings |
Of Soccer and Chess
By: Sudhakar Kudva
Ever wonder what is common between the two? Moms!
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Top 2 Reasons I'd Like to Ban the 4-Move-Mate
By: Amy Coughlin
This classic trap is also called "scholars mate" or "fools mate" or "blitzkrieg." I call it "Bad Chess."
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| Lesson Plans |
Best Chess Books for Kids!
By: Kate Taylor
Of the thousands of books written on chess, these are my favorite...
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Lesson plans for Beginners and Intermediates
By: Lisa Kudva
Want free lesson plans? Read this article.
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| Motivating Players |
Sportsmanship Awards
By: Kate Taylor
How to use Sportsmanship Awards to motivate players to do and be their best!
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| Oregon Players: News and Honors |
2007 OSCF Championship Results!
By: Kate Taylor
Congratulations to Steven Breckenridge our 2007 OSCF State Champion and winner of the $1000 scholarship!
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2007 OHSCTA Results!
By: Kate Taylor
Find out who won the 2007 Oregon High School Chess Team Championship!
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2007 National Junior High Championships
By: Sudhakar Kudva
Oregon players had a great finish in Sacramento, including first place in two sections. More than two dozen individual and team awards were bagged by Oregon players. Click here to find out more.
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Lincoln County Scholastic Chess Club Receives Grant from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund!
By: Mellie Bukovksy
Confererated Tribes of the Siletz Indians Recognize the Many Benefits of Chess!
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2006 Denker, Polgar and US Open Tournament Results
By: OSCF Board
Corbin Yu ties for 3rd and Taylor Bailey ties for 6th at the Denker and Polgar national tournaments respectively.
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| Parent-to-Parent |
Is my child ready to compete?
By: Kate Taylor
Some things to consider before attending your first event...
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How to Handle Sportsmanship Issues...
By: Kate Taylor
Your child is paired up with an ill-behaving opponent... do they know what to do?
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| Tough TD Issues: What Would You Do? |
Emotional Players
By: Amy Coughlin
Giggling fits, crying jags, and flying chess pieces. Should USCF rules apply differently when "kids are being kids"?
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