World Top 10 April, 2025
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WOMEN:
Next week, we'll be doing a presentation on the 9th World Chess Champion, Tigran Petrosian, which was postponed from last week. He reigned from 1963 - 1969. He was nicknamed "Iron Tigran" because of his strong defensive style and ability to withstand attacks, making him a difficult opponent to beat. Some chess books even call him the hardest player to beat in the history of chess. He seldom attacked pieces directly, preferring slow, subtle maneuvering. We will unravel one of his best games to reveal some secrets behind his phenomenal defensive power.
Lessons are free, optional and casual, lasting about 30 minutes.
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*Huge Free parking lot in the rear of the church, well lit.
* NON-PROFIT, DONATION BASED; no membership fees required.
* Donations Are Greatly Appreciated!
*US Chess Federation Affiliate
*Casual & professional players welcome at all levels, ages 5 and up.
*Fun family atmosphere. We strive to make it, so Everyone feels welcome!
*Productive, educational activities for *children & adults alike.
*Chess equipment is provided, and you may *bring your own if you like.
*Many Chess Club Library Books
*Rated & Unrated tournaments
*Simultaneous Exhibitions
*Basic lessons
*Analysis of games
*Chess puzzles to solve
*Make new friends, see old friends!
*Coffee, cold drinks & snacks available
*You may bring your own food
*Great lighting
*Separate Restrooms
*Many large tables
*Please be considerate & kind to everyone.
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04/26/25 - 04/27/25 | Massachusetts Senior Open | TLA | MAP |
05/11/25 | 13th WMCA Memorial | TLA | MAP |
06/06/25 - 06/08/25 | Eastern Class Championships | TLA | MAP |
06/21/25 | 1st Plus Score Cash Prize Open | ||
06/27/25 - 06/29/25 | World Open: Under 1200 & Under 1000 Sections | MAP | |
07/02/25 - 07/06/25 | World Open: Open Through Under 1400 Sections | MAP | |
07/05/25 | 4th Iron Knights Amateur | MAP | |
07/25/25 - 07/27/25 | Bradley Open | MAP | |
08/09/25 - 08/10/25 | 13th Western New England Open | MAP | |
08/24/25 | 60th Annual Summer Open | MAP | |
08/29/25 - 09/01/25 | New York State Championship | MAP | |
09/13/25 | 17th WMCA Free | MAP | |
10/10/25 - 10/12/25 | Hartford Open | MAP | |
11/15/25 | 7th Pumpkin Pusher | ||
12/13/25 | 5th WMCA Quick Chess |
WOMEN:
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/16/ju-wenjun-wins-world-chess-championship-tan-zhongyi
IT'S THE YEAR FOR 18 YEAR- OLD CHAMPIONS IN WORLD CHESS!
Congratulations young Grandmaster Volodar Murzin of Belarus! He defeated Magnus Carlsen and took the title!
At 18 years old, GM Gukesh becomes the 18th WORLD Chess Champion, bringing the title back to India!
7-year old Devansh Vellanki, of Hopkinton Massachusetts is the 2024 National Elementary School Champion for kindergarten and first grade.
https://uschesschamps.com/2024-us-championships/press-release-winners
https://www.chess.com/news/view/judit-polgar-abolish-women-titles