Chess in the

Antelope Valley Chess e-Newsletter of the Antelope Valley

Vol III No 9 Editor: Daa (day) Mahowald daa@mahowald.org 1 September, 2012

Chess Joins UNITE LANCASTER! September 22 Scholastic Chess Mini-Game© Tournament Planned

The Uniting Neighbors In a Team Effort (UNITE) program is part of the City of Lancaster’s Neighborhood Vitalization Commission. This year, the AV Chess House’s SAY YES TO CHESS program, a non-profit via an MOU with Grace Resource Center, is one of the 7 local organizations participating in UNITE Day, September 22. The chess event is a Scholastic Chess Mini-Game

© Tournament! Any student in

grades K-6 is invited to participate in this free, day-long chess event. Participants will learn 6 different kinds of Chess Mini-Games

©. After each game is presented, a tournament

will be held and a 1st Place and 2

nd Place trophy will be awarded. Other trophies that day

will include 2 Good Sportspeopleship as well as 1st Place Overall and 2

nd Place Overall.

In addition, every participant will receive a Participation Certificate and a Chess Spinner Medallion. Plus, every family who has at least one Scholastic Chess Mini-Game

©

Tournament participant complete the tourney will receive a free chess set!

Whether participants already know how to play chess or never played before, the Chess Mini-Games

© are challenging and fun! Complete details are on page 7 of this e-

newsletter.

USCF-Rated Tournament for All Ages

A USCF-Rated chess tournament with cash prizes and open to all ages will be held at the AV Chess House. 10am – 2pm, Saturday, September 1. Entry Fee: $10 if prepaid by August 22; $15 if email registered by August 29; $20 if email registered after August 29. Email PreRegistration Required (no walk-ins accepted). For full details contact daa@mahowald.org

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Chess is Blossoming in AV Schools New Scholastic Chess Clubs Starting

A variety of elementary schools in the Antelope Valley are starting or considering Scholastic Chess Clubs in the Antelope Valley.

Schools Starting Chess Clubs This School Year Include

Gregg Anderson Academy (Westside School District) 1:50 – 3:20pm, Wednesdays, October 10 through May 10 5151 W. Ave. N-8, Palmdale, CA 93551

Palmdale Learning Plaza (Palmdale School District) 3:30-5pm, Mondays, October 15 through May 6 38043 Division Street, Palmdale, CA 93550

AV Learning Academy (AV Charter School District Learn4Life) 10am-noon, Fridays, September 7 through May 17 1240 Commerce Center Drive, Lancaster, CA 93439

Schools Considering Starting Chess Clubs This Year Include

Joshua Elementary School (Lancaster School District) 43926 N. 2nd Street East Lancaster, CA 93535

El Dorado Elementary School (Lancaster School District) 361 East Pondera Lancaster, CA 93535

Other Scholastic Chess Opportunities

- If your school is considering starting a Scholastic Chess Club, teachers and/or parents can sign up for the free,

90-minute workshop How to Start a Chess Club at Your School provided by the AV Chess House. These workshops are by appointment and can be tailored to fit your school’s situation.

- If your school already has a Scholastic Chess Club and is looking for other schools with which to compete in

Chess Matches, the AV Chess House can put you in touch with some.

- The AV Chess House can also help locate a Chess Coach for your already existing or future chess club.

For these and other Scholastic Chess services provided by the AV Chess House, contact daa@mahowald.org

CHECK CHESS CLUB

The Check Chess Club meets at the AV Chess House on Wednesdays, 5-6:30 pm. The club is open to all ages and skill levels and attendance is free! Chess sets are provided. For more information, contact daa@mahowald.org

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Grants Wanted

The AV Chess House is soliciting grants to bring chess clubs to Antelope Valley schools. The SAY YES TO CHESS program, as a non-profit via an MOU with Grace Resource Center, is working to provide the benefits of chess club participation to as many AV children and youth as possible. Chess clubs provide a positive, structured atmosphere which prevents kids from getting into trouble in an unsupervised environment. In addition, participation in a chess club has numerous academic and life skills benefits including those in the box at right. Scholastic Chess Clubs typically meet once a week for 22 weeks and each meeting is typically 90 minutes long. To run such a club successfully requires about $4000/school/year. Costs include the coach’s fee, chess sets for each family of chess club members, end-of-year Pizza Party/Awards Ceremony, etc. A more detailed list of expenses is available upon request. If you or your organization would care to sponsor one or more Scholastic Chess Clubs in the Antelope Valley, please contact daa@mahowald.org If you are a part of a Foundation or Organization, the SAY YES TO CHESS program will be happy to go through the application process.

Chess Equipment The AV Chess House buys in bulk and sells at cost just so that more Antelope Valleyans have access to chess equipment. To view items, contact: daa@mahowald.org

$2 Travel Chess Game – Suitable for Chess Award/Prize $3 Pocket-Size Magnetic Chess Set – for Quick Study $4 Standard Chess Board Mat – varied colors $4 Chess Bag – includes Mat Carrier – varied colors $15 Chess Bag – includes Internal Mat & Clock Compartments – blue $5 Staunton-Style Single-Weight Chess Pieces $8 Staunton-Style Double-Weight Chess Pieces $44 Staunton-Style Wooden Chess Pieces

PARENT & TOT CHESS TIME

Help your child get

ready for Kindergarten

through the Parent & Tot Chess Time

Academic Readiness Program! A

fun, hands-on method for enhancing

pre-reading and pre-math skills.

For full details, email daa@mahowald.org

The Benefits of Chess Include

Math Development Science Achievement

English Skills Communication Abilities

Creativity Concentration

Logical Reasoning Critical Thinking

Memory Problem Solving

Intellectual Maturity Self Esteem

Analyzing Actions & Consequences

Planning Ahead Complex Decision Making

Pattern Recognition Sportspeopleship

Dealing With Undesirable Situations

Learning From Mistakes Responsibility for Actions

Discipline Measurable Individual

Accomplishments Team Spirit

Commitment Academic Competition

Belonging to a Good and Diverse Crowd

Cultural Enrichment Social Skills

Empathetic Awareness Improved Attendance

For POY purposes, Antelope Valley is defined by this triangle.

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Antelope Valley Chess PLAYER OF THE YEAR Christian Mercado & Reuben Ondangan Still Tied

POY Points earned through USCF rated tournaments held in the Antelope Valley since May 1, 2012 TOURNEY TOTAL LAST FIRST TOURNAMENT DATE OF POY POY NAME NAME NAME TOURNEY POINTS POINTS Chen Eric T Thunder on the Lot 6/10/12 2.00 2.00 Chen Kevin Thunder on the Lot 6/10/12 1.25 1.25 Hamilton Chris A.V. Chess (6.3.2012) 6/03/12 3.25 3.25 Kirk Kehly AV Chess House QUADs 7/07/12 1.50 1.50 Kirk Kyle AV Chess House QUADs 7/07/12 0.75 0.75 Mahowald Daa AV Chess House QUADs 7/07/12 3.00 3.00 Mahowald Morgan AV Chess House QUADs 7/07/12 2.25 2.25 McPherson Rebel A.V. Chess (6.3.2012) 6/03/12 1.00 1.00 Mercado Christian A.V. Chess (6.3.2012) 6/03/12 2.50 Thunder on the Lot 6/10/12 1.50 4.00* Ondangan Reuben A.V. Chess (6.3.2012) 6/03/12 4.00 4.00* Stone Jerry A.V. Chess (6.3.2012) 6/03/12 1.75 Thunder on the Lot 6/10/12 1.50 3.25 Williams Arthur A.V. Chess (6.3.2012) 6/03/12 2.50 2.50 The AV Chess House. is sponsoring the 1st Annual Antelope Valley Chess Player of the Year competition, which runs from May 1

through December 31 k Every USCF-rated game played in the Antelope Valley counts*

k Every USCF-rated game won gives the winner 1 POY point

k Every USCF-rated game drawn gives each player .5 POY point

k Every USCF-rated game lost gives the loser .25 POY point

k Only residents of Antelope Valley are eligible to win this competition The person with the highest number of POY points by December 31, 2012 wins 1st Place and earns the right to take possession of the Traveling Trophy until unseated by the 2013 POY Champion. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place winners each receive a certificate declaring their 2012 POY status.

A POY Opportunity

When: Saturday, September 1 10am – 2pm Where: AV Chess House Time Control: Game/30 Prizes: 1st $30 each QUAD 2nd $15 each QUAD Rounds: 10:15, 11:30, 12:45 Required: PreRegistration & USCF Membership PreRegister: daa@mahowald.org Fee: $15 on-or-before 8/29 $20 after 8/29

SPECIAL Non-refundable DEAL!!

$10 if prepaid by 8/22

* To have your games count towards POY, ask your Tournament Director to inform daa@mahowald.org of USCF-rated games played in Antelope Valley.

These are the tournaments which are included in the POY to date:

A.V. Chess (6.3.2012) June 03 Thunder on the Lot June 10

AV Chess House QUADs July 07

(If you know of a missing tourney, contact daa@mahowald.org)

NOTE The POY competition runs through December 31 so there are plenty of opportunities to unseat the two who are tied for 1st Place as of August 9, 2012

NOTE To schedule a POY USCF-rated tourney or match at the AV Chess House, contact daa@mahowald.org

Visit the AV Chess House website: chess4.us

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Exciting Chess Tourney DownBelow! August 14-18 – An opportunity to compete or to watch the Masters

Aug 14-18 2nd Metropolitan Chess International GM, IM, WGM, WIM Norm Event! GM Loek Van Wely, GM Timur Gareev, GM Robert Hess, and other GMs committed to the tournament Run under Metropolitan Chess, Inc (2011 USCF Chess Club of the Year) Organized by National Master Ankit Gupta (2011 USCF Organizer of the Year) 9-SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 second increment from move 1 Site: Radisson Los Angeles Airport, 6225 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045 $$14,100 Unconditionally Guaranteed prize fund. 1 Section. Swarovski trophy for first Prizes: $5,000-3,000-1,300-900-800-600-500, BU2500 $1000, BU2300 $1,000 Plus Best Game Prizes: Various Apple and similar products (iPods, iPads, iShuffles, iTouches, etc). Prizes based on FIDE rating Reg: Must be done in advance. No on-site registration. Contact ankit.gupta@metrochessla.com. July official FIDE ratings used Rds: 7:30 PM on Tue, 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM on Wed-Thur-Fri, and 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Sat EF: Based on FIDE rating. Visit www.metrochessla.com for details. Free entry for GMs and Foreign WGMs/IMs, no entry fee deducted from prizes, but you must register in advance. Ent: Metropolitan Chess, Inc., PO Box 25112, Los Angeles, CA 90025 or e-mail ankit.gupta@metrochessla.com. For more info call Ankit Gupta at (650) 823-1681 or visit www.metrochessla.com Hotel Rates: Special rate of only $99 single or double. Great hotel near Los Angeles International Airport Aug 16-18 2nd Metropolitan International Side Events (U2100 & U1700) Side Event that runs concurrently with Norm Event. 5-SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30 second increment from move 1 Site: Radisson Los Angeles Airport, 6225 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045. $$3,800 Unconditionally Guaranteed prize fund. Runs concurrently with Norm Event. Prizes: BU2100 $1000 - 500 - 250 - 150, BU1700 $1000 - 500 - 250 - 150. Prizes/eligibility based on USCF rating. Reg: Must be done in advance. No on-site registration. Contact ankit.gupta@metrochessla.com. August USCF ratings supplement used. Rds: 5:30 p.m. on Thurs, 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Fri, and 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sat. EF: $99. Visit www.metrochessla.com for details. SCCF membership required for Southern Californians. Ent: Metropolitan Chess, Inc., PO Box 25112, Los Angeles, CA 90025 or e-mail ankit.gupta@metrochessla.com. For more info call Ankit Gupta at (650) 823-1681 or visit www.metrochessla.com. Hotel Rates: Special rate of only $99 single or double. Great hotel near Los Angeles International Airport.

Share Your Chess News!

The Chess in the Antelope Valley e-newsletter welcomes all Antelope Valley chess news. If you or another Antelope Valley resident had a great chess experience, whether or not the chess took place in Antelope Valley, let us know. Similarly, if you know of any upcoming Antelope Valley chess events or activities, share the news with us. All chess items should be sent to the e-newsletter editor daa@mahowald.org

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AV CHESS OPPORTUNITIES

FOR ALL AGES

Monthly USCF-rated QUADs 10am – 2pm, 1st-Saturday-of-every-month. LOC AV Chess House. TC G/30. PZ 1st $30; 2nd $15. EF $15 on-or-before Wednesday, August 29; $20 after August 29 Pre-REG req – no walk-ins accepted. RDs 10:15, 11:30, 12:45. USCF req. CONTACT: daa@mahowald.org QUADs COST ONLY $10 IF PREPAID BY 8/22 (non refundable)

Check Chess Club 5-6:30pm Wednesdays. LOC AV Chess House, 3710 Neola Way (near 37th & West Ave. J) Free club

open to all ages and ability levels. Chess sets are provided – just drop in for a game or ten. No food allowed on the

premises. Please park across the street from the building. Includes: free small-group lessons. CONTACT: daa@mahowald.org

Improve Your Chess Play with Private Lessons Individual and small-group private chess lessons for Beginners, Beyond

Beginners, and Intermediates of all ages. LOC AV Chess House. CONTACT: daa@mahowald.org

Bring Chess to Your Client Base Whether you work with seniors, preschoolers, families, special-needs populations, etc., The AV Chess House can provide a chess program tailored to your needs. CONTACT: daa@mahowald.org

Sunday Tournament 2pm Sundays. LOC Mason Lodge, 44702 Cedar Ave, Lancaster. TC G/30. PZ TBA. EF $10. REG at door. RDs TBA. USCF req. CONTACT: knightblitz@verizon.net 661-917-7628.

FOR KIDS Start a Chess Club at Your Child’s School Students who participate in a once-a-week Chess Club reap numerous benefits, especially

improvement in math and reading skills. To learn how to start a SCHOOL CHESS CLUB, CONTACT: daa@mahowald.org

Parent & Tot Chess Time Workshops Free Chess Workshops for tots (by appointment) at the AV Chess House. CONTACT: daa@mahowald.org

Scholastic Chess Clubs Various schools in the Antelope Valley are starting chess clubs this year! To find out if yours is one of them or to start one at your school, contact daa@mahowald.org

FOR ADULTS

Casual Chess at Starbucks A free, casually-organized group of chess players meets at different Antelope Valley Starbucks at a variety of days and times. CONTACT: John Buck 661-816-1423

Chess@BeX 7:30-10pm, Mondays. LOC BeX Bar & Grill, 705 W Lancaster Blvd. Free, casual chess; occasional USCF-rated tourneys. CONTACT: robh.2010@yahoo.com

No Stress Basic Chess for Seniors Workshops Free Chess Workshops for seniors (by appointment) at the AV Chess House. CONTACT: daa@mahowald.org

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Chess Mini-Game© Tournament!

A Free Chess Event for anyone in Grades K-6

Learn and play 6 different kinds of Chess Mini Games!© Whether you already know how to play chess or have never played before, these games are both challenging and fun.

Every entry earns a Participation Certificate and a Spinner Chess Medallion!

For each of the six Chess Mini-Games!©, a 1st Place and a 2nd Place Trophy will be awarded! Other Trophies include two Good Sportspeopleship as well as 1st Place and 2nd Place Overall!

DETAILS

WHO Grades K-6 (parents/guardians welcome to observe or volunteer) WHAT Chess Mini-Game© Tournament! WHERE El Dorado Elementary School 361 East Pondera, Lancaster CA WHEN 9 am – 3 pm Saturday, September 22, 2012 COST This is a FREE Chess Event but you MUST pre-register

PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Here’s How to Pre-Register: - On line, email daa@mahowald.org for a Registration Form - On paper, fill out the Registration Form (see the next page of this e-newsletter) and drop off at one of these locations: - El Dorado Elementary School 361 East Pondera, Lancaster CA - Lancaster City Hall Parks & Recreation 44933 Fern, Lancaster CA - AV Chess House 3710 Neola Way, Lancaster CA

© These Chess Mini-Games© are the copyright property of Ms. Daa and may not be reproduced in any form without express permission from Ms. Daa daa@mahowald.org

September 22

Chess Mini-Game© Tournament!

Step One: Fill out Registration Form. If family members are registering, each person must have her/his own registration form.

Step Two: ON-OR-BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20 Hand in the filled-out Registration Form one of these ways: 1. Drop it off at one of these locations: - El Dorado Elementary School 361 East Pondera, Lancaster CA - Lancaster City Hall Parks & Recreation 44933 Fern, Lancaster CA - AV Chess House 3710 Neola Way, Lancaster CA 2. Email it to daa@mahowald.org 3. Snail-mail it to: AV Chess House 43759 15th St. W., #352 Lancaster CA 93536

REGISTRATION FORM

First Name: Last Name:

Address: City & Zip Code:

Cell or Home phone: Email:

Age: Grade School If yes, please provide brief details of the tournament:

Have you ever played in a chess tournament before? No Yes

How I learned of the Chess Mini-Game© Tournament:

Parent/Guardian Name & Phone:

Registrant’s Special needs or allergies

Permission and General Release Form: As a parent/guardian, I give permission for _____________________ to participate in the Chess Mini-Game© Tournament. I also grant a general release for photographs taken during the event by the organizers to use in press releases or promotional literature as well as by any media who cover the event.

Parent/Guardian’s signature: