Chess Tip of the Day: Think First, Move Second!
And a Special Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters
Organizers
The following people served on the organizing committee to make this tournament possible. They put in long hours in the planning stages to be sure that this is our most successful Illinois All Grade Kickoff yet. Say thank you when you see them.
- Organizer: Emily Dawson aka Organizer
- Chief Tournament Director: Patrick Cohen
- Pairings TD: Fred Malcome, On-site Registration & Scoring
- Floor TD: Bill Naff, USCF Announcements
- Technical Support: Dr Christos Nikolopoulos, Bradley Chess Club Liaison
- Staff: Murrel Rhodes, Organizer
Greater Peoria Chess Foundation
And to our local organization for undertaking the task of bringing high qualify chess into Peoria for all our players. Peoria was host to the 1945 US Open. GPCF has twice hosted the National Scholastics in 1989 & 1998. The Greater Peoria Chess Foundation provides financial support for the promotion of chess locally. The foundation also provides support for the Hult K-12 Chess Club, provides for workshops and private lessons and provides sets and boards to schools in our community for their chess club activities.
Mark Bills School
Our students are educated in a safe, secure environment. Students are provided educational experiences that enable them to become responsible, respectful citizens and lifelong learners in a global society. Professional development opportunities promote new and innovative ideas. Parents, staff, administration, and the community working together collaboratively, will foster quality educational opportunities and academic growth in students.
Coaches, Mentors, Parents and Chess Enthusiasts
For making the time and effort to teach and pass on your knowledge of chess. We all know the wonderful things it does for the mind.
- Chess develops logical thinking.
- Chess teaches independence of thought and action.
- Chess develops the capability to predict and foresee consequences of actions.
- Chess inspires self-motivation.
- Chess shows that success rewards hard work.
- Chess develops the scientific way of thinking.
The Players
And finally thank you to all the players who honed their talents with us and displayed their abilities at this tournament. We're glad you could join us, hope you have a wonderful time and wish you chess success in your future tournaments.