[usbca_chess] World Chess Hall of Fame Exhibit Honors the 80th Anniversary of the US Chess Federation

From: "JT" <hazelnutt2001@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <usbca_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <ftp-chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <skype_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:18:19 -0600

This is a most interesting read. Catch the bit about the top-rated
eight-year-old (US), and notice that GM Timur Gareyev, referenced in the
description of video footage of him jumping from an airplane carrying a chess
set, is the same GM who attended our National USBCA tournament in 2017. Timur
is, by the way, also the top blindfold player in the world—unless he’s been
quite recently dethroned. The exhibit will be open by the time of the
Mid-America tournament hosted by CCA in St. Louis which begins March 22, I
believe.

Enjoy!

Jim T

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World Chess Hall of Fame Exhibit
Honors the 80th Anniversary of the US Chess Federation

SAINT LOUIS (Feb 21, 2019)-A new chess history exhibition, US Chess: 80
Years-Promoting the Royal Game in America , will open at the World Chess Hall
of Fame (WCHOF) on March 6, 2019, and will be on display through October 27,
2019.

US Chess: 80 Years celebrates the US Chess Federation (US Chess), the official
governing body of American chess, and its many accomplishments since its 1939
founding. The exhibition will include audio clips, video interviews,
photographs and never-before-exhibited artifacts to remember the past and look
towards the future as US Chess continues to promote the game to all through its
mission to empower people, enrich lives and enhance communities through chess.

"It's an honor to recognize and reflect on the many contributions made by US
Chess as we celebrate their important milestone," says WCHOF Associate Curator
Emily Allred, curator of the show. "It's fascinating to see how the
organization has evolved over its 80-year history and continues to thrive with
the resurgence of American chess."

US Chess: 80 Years will also feature personal touches with penned remembrances
by past editors and contributors to Chess Life , the official magazine
published by US Chess; video interviews with commentators from the inaugural
2019 Cairns Cup, an elite tournament for the top female players from around the
world, hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club; and will debut an oral history
project collaboration with the Chess Journalists of America. Video footage of
Grandmaster Timur Gareev parachuting with a chess set from an airplane, as well
as an endearing photo of Rachael Li-the top-rated eight-year-old player in the
United States-cracking her knuckles before delivering defeat to former
Baltimore Ravens football player and MIT mathematician John Urschel, provide
something unexpected while promoting empowerment and inclusivity.

"US Chess is a place for anyone, regardless of gender, national origin, age or
special circumstances," explains Carol Meyer, executive director of US Chess.
"As a boundless, universal game, chess truly is a uniting enterprise for all."

Additionally, the show will connect visitors with the WCHOF's new interactive
World and U.S. Chess Halls of Fame in the same gallery, expanding on images of
U.S. Chess Hall of Fame inductees including Bobby Fischer (1986), Frank
Marshall (1986), Gisela Gresser (1992) and Herman Steiner (2010).

Media interviews with the curator can be scheduled by contacting Brian Flowers
at (314) 243-1571 or
<mailto:brian.flowers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=US%20Chess%3A%2080%20Years%20Press%20Release>
brian.flowers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx .

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About the World Chess Hall of Fame

The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
committed to building awareness of the cultural and artistic significance of
chess. It opened on September 9, 2011, in the Central West End after moving
from previous locations in New York; Washington, D.C.; and Florida. The WCHOF
is located at 4652 Maryland Avenue, housed in an historic 15,900 square-foot
residence-turned-business, featuring World Chess Hall of Fame inductees, United
States Chess Hall of Fame inductees selected by the U.S. Chess Trust, displays
of artifacts from the permanent collection and exhibitions highlighting the
great players, historic games and rich cultural history of chess. The WCHOF
partners with the Saint Louis Chess Club to provide innovative programming and
outreach to local, national and international audiences.

About the US Chess Federation

The US Chess Federation (US Chess) is the official governing body and nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization for chess players and chess supporters in the United
States. The mission of US Chess is to empower people, enrich lives and enhance
communities through chess. US Chess's vision is that chess is recognized as an
essential tool that is inclusive, benefits education and rehabilitation and
promotes recreation and friendly competition.

US Chess represents the United States in the World Chess Federation (FIDE),
connecting our members to chess players around the world. Founded in 1939 with
the merger of the American Chess Federation and the National Chess Federation,
US Chess has grown to serve over 93,000 members and 2,000 affiliated chess
clubs and organizations today.

Every year, US Chess sanctions and rates over 10,000 tournaments and over half
a million games. We host over 25 National Championships and award titles to
both amateurs and professionals, ranging from elementary school students to
senior citizens.

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