The South Texas Chess Center                                       
                                                     
 is Home to
                                                   
                     Three World Champions
                                     
             Two World Blitz Champions
                                    
               Three National Champions
                                     
            One National Blitz Champion
                                    
                  Three State Champions
                              
              Twenty-Eight Region Champions
                      
              Twenty Coastal Bend and City Champions

The South Texas Chess Center was organized to train and support the Scholastic
and adult players of the Coastal Bend. Our Goal is to provide quality Training,
Equipment and Support to Chess Players of all ages and abilities. We have
supported Chess programs around South Texas and the Coastal Bend with
Equipment and Training.

We provide one on one lessons with Quality certified Chess Coaches. We are the
only Chess Training Center in Corpus Christi qualified to use the Curriculum
Designed by Chess Grandmaster Susan Polgar.  GM Polgar has certified and
endorsed our Chess Training Program.

Our Chess Training methods have developed some of the best local players. Our
players have played at chess tournaments around the country and have been
invited to play at Exclusive chess events around the country and state. Our
approach to training all players and not excluding anyone has allowed us to
continue our goal of placing a chess piece in every child's hand.

In Addition, we have been the chess equipment vendor for every major tournament
in Texas for the last four years. Our quality of service, Equipment and Honesty has
earned us the privilege to serve the Chess Community in Texas

If, you want to learn chess and have fun!  Then contact the South Texas Chess
Center. If you would like to run or organize your own event contact us.

Thank you,


Visits to this Website
Thanks for your Support!
Tournament
Schedule:
2009 - 2010


Local    Valley     State     National

Feb. 3, 2010: Garcia
Middle School Chess
Tournament
(Brownsville,Tx.)
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Feb.20&21,2010: Texas
State Scholastic
Championships
(Dallas,Tx)
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Mar. 6, 2010: Porter High
School Chess Tournament
(Brownsville,Tx.)
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The 5th Annual Susan
Polgar National Open for
Girls &
The 4th Annual Susan
Polgar National Open for
Boys

Mar 5-7,2010 Carefree
Resort, Carefree, Az.
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STCC
South Texas Chess Center
Corpus Christi, Texas
(361)331-6899

www.director@southtexaschesscenter.com
Tournaments                                                 Training                                                                  Support                                       Special Guests                                       Equipment                  
           
Training
The Following Links will help you with
some Basic chess problems and  games to
review. Please, use these to supplement
personal training and to give your chess
player additional resources.
Information Board:

Lesson's are being conducted on
Monday, Tuesdays and Thursday.

For more details call:361-
779-0834
and ask for Coach Deleon.
Danny & Andy with GM Alexandra Kosteniuk the
current Women's World Champion. They also, played
her in a Simul match.
Danny & Andy also, met and visited with an Old friend
WGM Anna Zatonskih the Current U.S.Women's
Champion.  She was conducting a simultaneous
Exibition at Supernationals IV  also.
Danny & Andy with GM Nakamura one of the youngest
Gm's ever. The photo was taken on his birthday.
Happy Birthday!
Danny & Andy with my best Friend GM Susan Polgar.
Susan is the Director of the Susan Polgar Institute of
Chess Excellence(SPICE) at Texas Tech University in
Lubbock,Texas.
Danny & Andy with GM Gilberto Hernandez, Gilberto is a
very close friend of our family and a Great! Chess Player.
Danny & Andy with GM Sam Palatnik Coach of the
University of Maryland and Baltimore College Chess
Team.
These Chess Grandmasters are just a few of the Great Players we have had the privilege to meet with our
chess travels. Chess has allowed us to travel and meet some very interesting people and see some beautiful
locations. I encourage every parent who has he opportunity to get involved in chess to "Go For It"  Chess has
been a great game for my sons and other students I have taught.
The Polgar Sisters
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Fifth Annual SUSAN POLGAR
NATIONAL OPEN FOR GIRLS
&
Fourth Annual SUSAN POLGAR
NATIONAL OPEN FOR BOYS

Sections: Primary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle School (6-8), High School/ Adults U1600

March 5-7, 2010 | Carefree Resort | 37220 N Mule Train Rd, Carefree 85377 | Game/45

Schedule:

Friday, March 5
6:30 PM Puzzle Solving Championship
7:00 PM Bughouse Championship (Open to All Scholastic Players) Round 1
7:30 PM Bughouse Championship Round 2
8:00 PM Bughouse Championship Round 3
8:30 PM Bughouse Championship Round 4
9:00 PM Bughouse Championship Round 5

Saturday, March 6
9:15 AM Main Event Round 1
11:30 AM Main Event Round 2
1:30 PM Main Event Round 3
3:30 PM Main Event Round 4
6:00 PM Blitz Championship Round 1
6:30 PM Blitz Championship Round 2
7:00 PM Blitz Championship Round 3
7:30 PM Blitz Championship Round 4
8:00 PM Blitz Championship Round 5

Sunday, March 7
9:00 AM Main Event Round 5
11:00 AM Main Event Round 6
1:00 PM Main Event Round 7
3:30 PM Awards Ceremony
5:30 PM Susan Polgar 64 Board Simultaneous Exhibition

Accommodation:

Carefree Resort, 37220 N Mule Train Rd, Carefree AZ 85377 480-488-5300 @ $129

Prizes:

Main Event: (All Scholastic Sections)
: Awesome Netbook Computer to 1st, $200 (in Chess Prizes) to 2nd, $150 to 3rd $100
to 4th, $50 to 5th
All the above are in kind, chess prizes such as chess books/DVDs, etc and not a cash prize. Digital Clock to 7-0 score,
Trophies to top 20 Individuals, Trophies to top 3 teams, Medals to 21st-30th Individuals, Medals to 4-6th Teams, Trophies to
top 3 Parent/Child/Sibling Teams.

Adult Section: $300-$200-$150-$100 in cash prizes, based on 20 paid entries.

Scholarships to Texas Tech University will awarded based in part on the performance in this event. Please visit the
tournament website for more details.

Bughouse Championship: Trophies top 10 teams.
Blitz Championship: Primary - trophies to top 10, Elementary – trophies to top 10, Middle School – Trophies to top 10, High
School / Adult U1600 – trophies to top 5
Puzzle Solving Championship: Trophies to top 3 individuals.

Entry Fees:

Main Event: $55 by 1/29; $59 by 2/12; $65 by 2/26; $69 after.
On Site registration will receive Rd 1 (1/2 pt) bye. USCF & ASCF Rated (Current Membership for either organization is
sufficient)
Puzzle Solving Championship: $15 if by 2/26; $20 after. Registration closes 5:30pm Fri 3/5.
Bughouse Championship: $20 (Team) by 2/26; $25 (Team) after. Registration closes 6:00pm.
Susan Polgar 64 Board Simultaneous Exhibitions: $25 by 2/26; $30 after. Registration ends 15 minutes prior to Start Time.
Limit to 1st 64 players.
Blitz Championship: $20 by 2/26; $25 after. Registration closes 5:30pm.

Registration Information

To Register on-line Visa/Mastercard, go to
www.chessemporium.com
To Register by phone with credit card call: 602-482-4867
To Register by fax with Visa/Mastercard number: 602-494-6025

To Register by mail, send check or Visa/Mastercard number to:
Chess Emporium, 10801 N. 32nd St. # 6, Phoenix, AZ 85028

All entrants must meet grade and qualification requirements, and have current membership in
the American Scholastic Chess Federation (ASCF) or United States Chess Federation (USCF) to
be in the main event. For more info, call 602-482-4867.

CHESS EMPORIUM
10801 N. 32nd St. #6
Phoenix, AZ 85028
602-482-4867
www.chessemporium.com
Chess Grandmaster
Susan Polgar
Victoria Open

USCF Rated 4 Round Swiss g/60
March 27, 2010
Victoria College - Student Center
2200 E. Red River
Victoria, TX 77901

One Section: Open to all players.

Entry Fee: $10 if paid before March 20th;
$15 at site. Must be USCF member -
various membership types available at
site.

Entries to: Lisa DeVries 217 Nantucket
Ave B103 Victoria, TX 77904

Registration: 8:00am-8:45am

Rounds: 9:00am; others ASAP, with one
hour lunch between RD2-RD3.

Prizes: Based on 65% of entries; 1st
place, 2nd place, <1600. More prizes
possible based on entries.

Wheelchair Access, Limited Smoking, and
NO Computers.

For more information: contact

Lisa DeVries at
lisa.devries@victoriacollege.edu

Ricardo Aparicio at
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Awards
*Individual medals to all Kinder players
21st place and beyond.
*Individual trophies 1st—10th and
medals for 11th through
20th place finishers.
*Team trophies 1st– 5th place


Contact for Information:
Email: tsilvestri@bisd.us Tracey Silvestri or  mgespinosa@bisd.us Monica G. Espinosa

This is an official USCF-rated tournament, USCF
rules and regulations will be strictly adhered to.
No spectators/coaches will be allowed in the playing area
during the tournament play.
All players must have current memberships in order
to play.
Participants must provide their own equipment
(boards, pieces, pencils, clocks, etc.)

Sections will be:
Kinder/First, Primary, Elementary, Middle School, High School.

Food & Beverages available for sale.
Registration:

*First round starts at 9:00 am Time control is Game 30
*Fee of $14.00. No on-site registrations will be allowed.
*Registrations due no later than Wednesday, February 10th, 2010(deadline).
*USCF membership required.
*Unproven membership will require an additional USCF Fee
*Registration may be mailed or hand delivered to: (no faxes will be accepted)
JV Garcia Chess Team,
*Payment or PO must accompany registrations.
*Please make checks payable to JV Garcia Chess Team
*No changes will be allowed on tournament day.
*Select your classification carefully.
*Absolutely no refunds after noon on Friday, February 12th, 2010.
*For more information, contact Tracey Silvestri at (956) 245-2348
or Monica G. Espinosa at (956) 466-9899
Chief Tournament Director: Victor Flores Chief Pairing Directors: Remy Ferrari & James Houtaling
Please submit this form with proper payment. Entry will not be considered without payment.
Placement (Sections) (Check one only!!!) K-1 Primary(K-3) E l e m entary(K-5) Middle School ,High School(K-12 )
USCF Status :(Check One) __Current (Not Expired)__Pending (Newest Receipt attached)
__New / Renewing (Fee Age 12 & under $16.00; Age 13-15 $20.00; Age: 24 & under $24.00

Full Legal Name_________________________________________ Date of Birth _____/_____/_____

Home Address___________________________________________ Phone#_____________________

USCF Number ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Exp. ____/____/____ Rating ________

School Name _____________________________________________ Grade _________

E-mail ________________________________________

Circle Requested BYES (First one @ 1/2 pt. others @ 0 pts.) Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5

Fees Enclosed Registration ________________@ $14.00 USCF Membership __________ Total ____________
   Garcia Middle School
     Scholastic Chess Tournament
             February 13, 2010
      5701 FM 802, Brownsville,Tx.
               (956)832-6300