November 2022

CTC Group Study with IM Nico Chasin Kicks off in Dec 2022

To serve the needs of African youth chess players with tournament experience, Nico Chasin, a new member of CTC Global Outreach who recently earned his third International Master norm and therefore clinched his IM title, is calling scholastic players from the African chess communities to join his group study starting in December 2022.

The study targets the players with FIDE ratings 1200-1800 but welcomes everyone with a strong motivation to improve and compete. Students are expected to be equipped with their own personal computer and have had experience with Zoom meetings and the Lichess platform. The core curriculum Nico will be delivering centers around building tactical intuition and middlegame strategies, the most exciting aspects of the game and the strengths Nico has been well known for as a top US youth player.

CTC is grateful for Nico’s initiative and dedication to set up this program, which will benefit aspiring African young players and help them move to the next level of their chess playing. For more details about this program, please contact nico.chasin@chessctc.org or info@chessctc.org.     

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3 Regional Chapters Established under CTC Global Outreach

The chess library project under CTC Global Outreach has received tremendous acclaims and generous support from the chess communities since it was launched in September. 3 regional chapters have been established in NY, PA, and NJ, where youth leaders are working avidly with local chess groups and organizations.

3 Regional Chapters Established under CTC Global Outreach

Florina Zhu and Ryan Zhu are sister and brother hailing from NJ. They both have had extensive experience playing at the regional, national, and international levels, and are top ranked players for their ages in NJ and nationwide. After quickly setting up a plan and putting it into action, they have successfully solicitated donations from local chess club members and coaches upon their initial effort.

Henry Tang and Benjamin Lin are students from Northern Pittsburg and will be leading the Pennsylvania chapter. Their school district has been graciously supportive for their endeavors and is offering great help to mobilize chess enthusiasts district wide.

IM Nico Chasin from NY is a great addition to the team. He will take the leadership role within the NY chapter for the chess library project, and in the meanwhile, help expanding the online teaching program offered to African scholastic players.

Please visit https://www.chessctc.org/about for the new chapter leaders’ bio, experience, and chess views.

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