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

From: Janelle Losoff <jlosoff@xxxxxxxxx>
To: usbca_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:45:16 -0800

Thank you, yes, I agree.  It's an interesting read. Timur is a brilliant
and fascinating man.

I've meet Timur and his family.  He's played in the US Nation Open
Championship in Las Vegas. Timur used to live on the Las Vegas Strip, 16
miles from me. He would teach chess in school here hung out at the Las
Vegas Chess Club.  I watched him break the world blindfold record.  Amazing!

Janelle Losoff,

On Fri, Feb 22, 2019, 9:18 AM JT <hazelnutt2001@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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 *brian.flowers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<brian.flowers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=US%20Chess%3A%2080%20Years%20Press%20Release>*.

# # #

*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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