Editor: Roel Sanchez
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monthly e-zine is for the chess parent. Its purpose is to help the parents
with the many issues surrounding competitive chess and in the process
help their children achieve their potential. Please email us your questions,
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| 3-5 | Supernationals IV - Nashville, Tennessee |
| 05 | LACC April Scholastics I —Los Angeles., CA Email Mick@LAChessClub.com or call 310-795-5710 |
| 12 | HCA #26—Huntington Beach, CA. Email Joe Hanley at refchess@gmail.com |
| 18-19 | SCCF Senior/Junior Open—San Diego, CA. Call Bruce Baker at 619-239-7166 or see the website at http://sdchessclub.multiply.com for details. |
| 19 | Westwood Spring Open—Los Angeles, CA. See www.westernchess.com for details. |
| 19 | LACC April Scholastics II—Los Angeles., CA Email Mick@LAChessClub.com or call 310-795-5710 |
| 25 | CYCL am/pm Reward Points Quads—Santa Clarita, CA. Email Coach Jay at coachjay@cycl.com |
| 26 | HCA #27—Huntington Beach, CA. Email Joe Hanley at refchess@gmail.com |
See the Chess Palace, Pasadena
Chess Club, and L.A. Chess
Club websites for their weekly events.
Mar 1 Diversity Winter Scholastic Chess Tournament
Mar 1 LACC March Scholastics I
Mar 7 Morrison Scholastic
Mar 8 HCA #24
Mar 14-15 SCCF State Scholastic Chess Championships
Mar 15 LACC March Scholastics II
Mar 22 HCA #25
High School Life by Rebecca Sanchez
In high school, we learn many new things that will help us get far in life. We learn new social skills that would be good for future careers such as nursing, teaching and marketing. We take on harder subjects and courses that prepare us for what it is going to be like in college.
Read more on Rebecca's thoughts on high school life.
Essay Contest
Submit your essay, get it published on the next issue of The Chess Parent, and win a free entry to Diversity's next scholastic chess tournament!
There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full—Henry Kissinger
To access your online resource for free parenting help, click on www.parenting.org.
Read Michael Josephson's commentaries on:
http://www.charactercounts.org/knxtoc.htm
Tips
See Alexandra Kosteniuk's podcasts and instructional videos on www.chesskillertips.com.
Alexandra currently has a DVD for sale on How I Became the 12th Women's World Champion. Click on the link to purchase.
Beyond Chess Classes - San Gabriel and Rowland Heights. Trial classes offered. Call Sarah/Ben at 626-679-2503 or 626-652-8470
Chess Club - Burbank, see page 27. Wednesdays for 9 weeks at McCambridge Park. Contact Kevin Bulone at kevinbulone@hotmail.com for more info or register with the City of Burbank Recreation.
Editor's Thoughts
The Significance of Diversity
What is the big deal about diversity? How exactly does it help? And isn't it better to focus than it is to diversify? Yet, why are we supposed to "diversify" our portfolios? Why is it important to have a diverse, well-rounded set of skills?"
Click on the link to read more on the significance of diversity.