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CTC truly appreciates Holly’s recognition of the organization’s mission and vision, and her commitment to the elevation of the aesthetics of CTC materials. Holly’s main roles include, but not limited to, designing CTC flyers, banners, and souvenirs, improving the artistic features of CTC website, and creating the designs for CTC’s social media platforms and Youtube Channel that are currently under construction.

Holly’s work will be a valuable addition to CTC, facilitating its delivery of messages to the target audience with great visual appeal, and enhancing its public image and visibility. CTC looks forward to working closely with Holly and making its endeavors more impactful!

For Holly’s art experience and views, please visit https://chessCTC.org/about.

David is currently working with WIM Ellen Wang and IM Evan Park to collect donations to Salama Gachie, a school in Nairobi, Kenya, where CTC helped establish a chess club in 2016. The donations, including chess supplies, chess books and cash fund will help enlarge the chess program at Salama Gachie, enable the club members to study chess on their own, and sponsor them to compete at local chess tournaments. 

In his consistent effort to bring chess to more communities around the world, David hopes to supply books, sets, lessons, and other resources to children who cannot access such materials, starting from Salama Gachie. Ultimately, David wants to spread his love for chess and create opportunities for those who are equally passionate about the game.

For more of David’s chess journey and vision, please visit https://chessCTC.org/about.

Sophie and Jennifer both had incredible showings at the recently concluded championship, tying for first place while Jennifer being crowned the champion after a nail-biting playoff. As they each explained the thought processes behind intriguing critical positions in their games, Sophie and Jennifer shared with the fascinated audience invaluable advice ranging from opening preparation methods to move-by-move calculation techniques.

“I like to create practical chances; even if something may not be the best move objectively, I need to go for it if the position is too dry,” Jennifer shared, voicing her strategy of stirring up complications, an act of great courage that had rewarded her magnificent chess achievements, including the title of 2019 US Women Champion. When recalling her memories from such a prestigious tournament, Sophie highlighted her positive mentality and relaxed attitude. “I play my best chess when I’m having fun, not being too uptight or nervous.”

The strategies and the outlook shared by these two role models have been echoed in the weekly UQ classes, which aimed to fulfill the mission of giving young girls the opportunity to meet in the summer and study together the techniques applicable to their own games, such as attacking an uncastled king and exploiting weakened pawns. “I learned a lot! I can’t wait to join again next time!” exclaimed Liliana Gao, a regular student at the summer series who was always active and engaged.

The summer fun is set to continue into the fall, with an extended curriculum featuring a wider collection of topics! All UQ instructors enthusiastically invite aspiring girls at all chess levels to join the next season, so stay tuned everyone!