Tag Archives: chess
UA Junior Competing for Chess Title, $3,000
Posted on 03. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Our very own Warren Harper is out to rock the chess world. To learn more about Warren, check out his bio
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Ryan Manacheril (1800 USCF)
Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Ryan is a young chess player/coach that has not only lot of chess titles behind his belt, but a fair amount of chess coaching as well. Ryan was a member of the Gilbert High School Champion Chess Team and has won several trophies as a Blitz player. He also has a lot of experience coaching [...]
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Fide Master Warren Harper (USCF 2350)
Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Warren is very competitive on the chess board and probably at every other sport and board game he plays. Becoming a Texas State Champion is not an easy feat! He is currently a student at the University of Arizona and just placed first at the super strong Green Fields Open 09. Warren is also a [...]
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2nd Annual Green Fields Tournament; October 10, 2009
Posted on 20. Sep, 2009 by admin.
LOCATION: Green Fields Country Day School 6000 N. Camino D La Tierra, Tucson,AZ 85741 DESCRIPTION: 4 rounds: 3 Sections. Open, Booster ( U1200 ) and Reserve ( U 1600 ), Open to all current USCF members. TIME CONTROL: Game in 45. Byes: ½ point byes are available if requested prior to round 2 or before [...]
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1st Annual Western Alliance Scottsdale Summer Chess Camp. August 4-8, 2009
Posted on 05. Jul, 2009 by admin.
We are proud to partner with Unity Chess to continue our wonderful tradition of Western Alliance Summer Camps in Scottsdale.
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4th Annual Western Alliance Tucson; Recap
Posted on 03. Jul, 2009 by admin.
Our heartfelt thanks to all the coaches, participants, helpers, volunteers, and Green Fields Country Day School for this wonderful event! Check out our photos from the event on Flickr Tournament Results coming soon!
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4th Annual Western Alliance Chess Camp; June 23-27, 2009
Posted on 20. Jun, 2009 by admin.
4th Annual Western Alliance Chess Camp held in Tucson, Arizona.
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Arizona State Championship. April 24-26, 2009
Posted on 10. May, 2009 by admin.
Arizona State Championship held at Gilbert High School April 24-25, 2009
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IM Levon Altounian wins the 2009 Arizona State Championship.
Posted on 26. Apr, 2009 by admin.
Tucson Open is one of my favorite competitions in Arizona to participate in. The tournament is one of the three adult tournaments held in Tucson each year and therefore attracts many adults from all over, while younger players have many more opportunities to compete during the chess year.
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2nd Annual Western Alliance Summer Chess Camp. June 24-28, 2007
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by admin.
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Monthly Chess Camp; March 21, 2009
Posted on 27. Jan, 2009 by admin.
In Preparation for the 2009 Arizona State Championship. Openings, Middlegames, Endgames, Tactical Puzzles, and Calculation.
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John Wright (USCF Rating 1750)
Posted on 27. Jan, 2009 by admin.
John’s style was forged by many years of tournament play and teaching in schools. John likes to look for exciting opportunities in his chess games and to take advantage of the chances that his opponents present. He likes to teach tactics and how to take advantage of the opponent’s mistakes. He is also a very [...]
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Pavel Savine (USCF Rating 2000); Expert
Posted on 25. Jan, 2009 by admin.
Chess Expert, Nationa High School Champion (with Foothills High School). Winner of the 2007 National Open (Under 2000). Student at the University of Arizona. 4 years of teaching experience. Some of Pavel’s students consistently placed at the top at several State Championships. Pavel has a very agressive style of play and is very knowledgeable in [...]
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Andy Lebovitz (USCF Rating 2000); Expert
Posted on 25. Jan, 2009 by admin.
Andy is the winner of the Under 1800 Section in the North American Open (2001), and shared First Place at the Tucson Open (2005). He coaches at various schools, including Basis, Tucson Elementary and High School (2004-2005). Andy holds a Master’s Degree in Mathematics and Science from the University of Arizona. He likes to play [...]
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Gordon and George Ruan: A portrait in black and white
Posted on 21. Jan, 2009 by admin.
AT FIRST GLANCE, brothers Gordon and George Ruan may seem like polar opposites. Gordon is a senior; George is a subfreshman. The former is calm and collected; the latter is excitable and energetic. However, they both share a fascination that transcends their differences and allows them both to see a world that is invisible to the casual observer.
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Play Computer Chess
Posted on 20. Jan, 2009 by admin.
Play chess with a computer. Choose from 2 levels of difficulty.
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1st John Rowell IM Tournament. November 9, 2001
Posted on 09. Nov, 2001 by admin.
This tournament was the first of a series of tournaments organized by a prominent Los Angeles lawyer John Rowell. A strong expert himself, Rowell has a great appreciation for chess and chess professionals. John donated his offices in beautiful Santa Monica for two weekends so we can make an IM title tournament for the best [...]
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Levon Altounian: 2010 ICC "Lightning" WORLD CHAMPION!
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Ben McGahee
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Danny Shucker (USCF 2000)
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Ben Marmont (USCF 2150)
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Fide Master Warren Harper (USCF 2350)
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Becky Coubrough: Coach Dan, I signed my daughter Kyla up for the T...
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Gertie Lopez: Congratulations Levon, Would you mind emailing me ...
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Eddie Mateer: It is unusual for anyone with the name Mateer to b...
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admin: Thanks Eddie...
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Eddie Moskala: Awesome! Congrats Lev!...
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