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Since the establishment of the SG Chess Club in 2016, nearly 100 SG middle and elementary school students have graduated from the program. They have discovered the beauty of chess and moved on to spread their love for the game in local communities. However, a lack of chess resources including books, videos and supplies has inhibited them from reaching their full potential. In particular, they are in urgent need of chess books to enhance their learning since they do not have frequent access to electronic devices or a stable internet connection,

CTC’s Global Outreach leaders WIM Ellen Wang, IM Evan Park and David Li are therefore inviting chess fans and enthusiasts to make donations and support the chess library project for SG students. Participants can either donate lightly-used or new chess books, or make tax-deductible cash donations through Paypal. Volunteers are also called to help with the project; volunteer hours will be given out.

Please contact CTC leaders near your area for your interests or questions: ellen.wang@chessctc.org (NY), evan.park@chessctc.org (PA), david.li@chessctc.org (IL), or adamson.steiner@chessctc.org (MA). With each donation, you bring us one step closer to our goal!

Participants in this event will have the opportunity to meet many girls and female players, as well as coaches and chess fans from the tri-state area, connect with the chess community, and have a full day of fun with the game! The event is UQ’s endeavor to celebrate the chess achievements that many girls have accomplished or are working on.

The celebration will take place in the popular Washington Square Park Chess Plaza in NYC, from 1-5pm on 10/09: the Sunday of Columbus Day long weekend. It will feature many electrifying activities, including two simuls with top female masters, a blitz tournament, and a puzzle contest! Winners will be awarded with medals, autographed chess books, and customized chess sets! Souvenirs will also be distributed to all participants, and refreshments will be provided throughout.

Whether you live in New York and want to spend an afternoon with your chess friends, or are travelling in the area on the holiday and want to play some fun games during your trip, please come! Please also bring your friends and families to make the festival truly festive!

Hope to see you all there, and let’s celebrate together our love and passion for chess!

The Fall 2022 Unruly Queens Free Group Lesson Series which will take place on Zoom every Tuesday from 7-8pm Eastern Time, starting on 9/20 and concluding on 12/06. Participants will be split into two groups based on playing level, and all girls are welcome!

For those who attended UQ summer lessons, they are more than welcome to come back! The fall curriculum will cover a wider spectrum of topics together with a richer collection of examples/exercises than in the summer. There could be a chance that some topics will be repeated, but they serve as a good opportunity to reinforce certain concepts with more practice. To register, please fill out the google form here, and any questions can be directed to theunrulyqueens@gmail.com.