Dr. Alexey Root

For the September 7, 2012 meeting, the first general meeting of the 2012-2013 academic year, 12 students showed up. They paired up to play casual games, renew acquaintances, and meet new members. Dr. Alexey Root announced the October 13 Scott Watson Memorial Chess Tournament, November 16 visit to UT Dallas and Dallas Chess Club, Bronco night/Open House (including possible T-shirt sales), and the on-going Monday night chess club (North Branch Library).

Secretary William Root announced that he is continuing to teach chess lessons on Sundays at the North Branch Library. Chess Club sponsor Fred Mueller was applauded for securing vans from the DHS principal for the October 13 and November 16 trips.

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Chess Quotes

When you see a good move, look for a better one.
Emanuel Lasker
You may learn much more from a game you lose than from a game you win. You will have to lose hundreds of games before becoming a good player.
Jose Raul Capablanca
Help your pieces so they can help you.
Paul Morphy
Chess is a test of wills.
Paul Keres
You are never too old to play chess!
Bobby Fischer
Win with grace, lose with dignity!
Susan Polgar
Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy.
Siegbert Tarrasch
The biggest problem I see among people who want to excel in chess – and in business and in life in general – is not trusting their instincts enough.
Garry Kasparov
I spend hours playing chess because I find it so much fun. The day it stops being fun is the day I give up.
Magnus Carlsen