Renaissance Knights Town Crier

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Encouragement from chess veteran

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http://www.renaissanceknights.org/Town%20Crier/2009/Word%20of%20Encouragement.pdf

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Some winners from our quest.

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Kids and adults competing.

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Row of chess palyers.

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Can you say 'big pieces'?

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Renaissance hotel a beautiful playing venue.

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Chess players at our monthly quest.

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New posts will be coming soon!

RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS CHESS CLUB

2006-02-11T19:36:00.000-06:00

RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS CHESS CLUB
We presently have 200 members of
ALL AGES & RATINGS
(Beginners to Masters!)
Sundays Open : 3:30 PM
WEEKLY TOURNAMENTS
& FREE CHESS LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS
3:30 – 4:30 PM
On Most Sundays!
FREE to ALL RKNIGHTS MEMBERS!

PLUS!

FREE CHESS LESSONS
FOR SEMI-INTERMEDIATE CHESS PLAYERS(1000-1400) strength players!
3:30 – 4:30 PM
On Most Sundays!
FREE to ALL RKNIGHTS MEMBERS!

PLUS!

RKNIGHTS CHESS LIBRARY
Presently has over 85 chess books available, for lending...up to 4 weeks!
FOR RKNIGHTS MEMBERS!

Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel
933 Skokie BlvdNorthbrook, IL.
MAP

David or Sheila Heiser847-526-9025
RKNIGHTSCCC@aol.com
RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS CHESS CLUB
click above for web site
__________________
RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS FOUNDATION
A 501 (C) (3) nonprofit org formed to improve academic, intellectual & social skills through chess.
www.RenaissanceKnights.org
http://www.illinoisscholasticchess.org/

JUNIOR KNIGHTS FREE CHESS PROGRAM

2006-02-11T19:23:00.000-06:00

Renaissance Knights Foundation
& the Northbrook Public Library
presents the

JUNIOR KNIGHTS CHESS PROGRAM
Northbrook Public Library
2nd Floor Youth Services Program
Room1201 Cedar LN.,
Northbrook, IL.

SATURDAY MORNINGS (10 AM-12 PM)
February 25
March 11, March 25
April 8, April 15, April 29
May 6, May 13, May 27

The free program includes beginner's chess lessons, games, skittles, simuls, & fun!

For more info contact:
Renaissance Knights Foundation
Sheila Heiser 847-526-9025
RKNIGHTSCCC@aol.com
www.RenaissanceKnights.org
www.IllinoisScholasticChess.org
or
Northbrook Public LibraryYouth Services
847-272-6224

ILLINOIS SCHOLASTIC CHESS

2006-02-11T19:18:00.000-06:00

ILLINOIS SCHOLASTIC CHESS
Illinois Scholastic Chess was created by the Renaissance Knights Foundation to improve communication between educators, parents, and kids involved in scholastic chess. With interest in scholastic chess growing Illinois Scholastic Chess is a resource for tournaments, camps, events, information, & fun.Everyone is welcomed to submit events, tournaments & information!
ILLINOIS SCHOLASTIC CHESS
click above for website
Contact: SHEILA or DAVID HEISER
847-526-9025
RKNIGHTSCCC@aol.com
__________________
RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS FOUNDATION
A 501 (C) (3) nonprofit org formed to improve academic, intellectual & social skills through chess.
www.RenaissanceKnights.org
www.IllinoisScholasticChess.org

FREE CHESS LESSONS!

2005-11-19T08:07:00.000-06:00

Renaissance Knights Community Chess Club
is happy to announce we will be offering
free chess lessons for beginners. The chess lessons will be a community service provided by a variety of experienced tournament players including experts & masters. The classes will be open to the public to come & learn the basics of chess. This free program is part of RKNIGHTS mission to promote the awareness & stimulation of chess for all ages. The classes will be 1 hour from 3:30-4:30.

Schedule of Free Basic Chess Lessons:
Nov- 20- 3:30 - 4:30 PM
December 4 - 3:30 - 4:30 PM
December 11- 3:30 - 4:30 PM

CHESS SETS FOR SOLDIERS

2005-11-02T08:10:00.000-06:00

The Renaissance Knights Chess Club

is collecting Chess Sets for the soldiers in Iraq.
If you would like to donate a chess set, or give

$10.00 to purchase a set (includes shipping).
www.RenaissanceKnights.org

will list all who contribute.

RKnights will box up the sets & send them to soldiers on the list from www.anysoldier.com
Please send your donation to:
Renaissance Knights Chess Club
P.O. Box 1074

Northbrook, IL 60065-1074

or bring sets to

Renaissance Knights Chess Club

933 Skokie Blvd.

Northbrook, IL.

Sundays 3:30-10

THANK YOU!

Chess Sets for Soldiers

Donators

The Great Pawn Hunter/Manus Fealy

http://thegreatpawnhunter.com/

Joilet Jr. College Chess Club (IL.)

Chicagoland Community Chess Club (IL.)

Renaissance Knights Community Chess Club (Northbrook, IL)

Gavin McClanahan (Glenview, IL.)

Eric Heiser (Wauconda, IL.)

Brian O'Brien (Island Lake, IL.)

Burt & Adele Steeves (Alto, Michigan)

Denniston Family (Tarzana, California)

Frank & Lou Keyes (Mesa, Arizona)

Heiser Family (Wauconda, IL.)

Ilya Korzhenevich (Chicago, IL.)

Chess Scholars (Chicago, IL.)

Tom & Maxine Fineberg (Chicago)

Chris Baumgartner (Prospect Heights IL.)

Velk Family (McHenry, IL.)

Dayton Family (Wauconda, IL.)

Casten Family (Wauconda, IL.)

Ed Benforado (Lindenhurst, IL.)

Sam Edelstein (Northfield, IL.)

Widelka Family (Roselle, IL.)

Joseph Cygan (Rolling Meadows, IL.)

Steven Szpisjak (Glenview, IL.)

Barrington High School Chess Club (IL.)

64 Square Jungle/Chessdad64 (Skokie, IL.)

Bill Brock (Chicago, IL.)

CDR & Mrs. John A. Stone USNRET

(Chester Springs, PA.)

Robert W. Parker (Bloomington, IL.)

Walker School Chess Club (Evanston, IL.)

Schultz Family (N. Barrington, IL.)

Claude Wolf (Buffalo Grove, IL.)

Dexter Cavitt (Oak Forest, IL.)

Christopher Nienart (Des Plaines, IL.)

Steffen Klug (Naperville, IL.)

Chip Durkin (Lakemoor, IL.)

Flex-O-Glass, Inc. (Chicago, IL.)

Mark Engelen (Prospect Heights, IL.)

Louisa Bufardeci (Chicago, IL.)

Tom Purnell (Lake Villa, IL.)

Greg Fischer (Park Ridge, IL.)

Michael Auger (Chicago, IL.)

Ryan Richardson & Family (Schererville, IN.)

Robert & Victoria Dvorak(Lake Barrington, IL.)

Dominic Amodei (Chicago, IL.)

Byron Chen (Elmhurst, IL.)

Elliot Damashek (Evanston, IL.)

James Babin (Lake Zurich, IL.)

Scott Silverman

(2 Chess Sets donated in the memory of Scott)

Aakaash Meduri (Chicago, IL.)

Sundaram Family (Maple Grove, MN.)

Anonymous Chess Friend

Elliott Heiser (Wauconda, IL.)

Howard Fried (Wauconda, IL.)

Albert Chow (Chicago, IL.)

Elina Chertok (Vernon Hills, IL.)

F. Harvey (Wheeling, IL.)

Dan Mayers (Sun Valley, Idaho)

William Aramil (Chicago, IL.)

Sheffey Family (Highland Park, IL.)

Greg Putman (Minneapolis, MN.)

Kris Meekin (Akron, Ohio)

Arnold Family (New York, NY.)

Jeff Koroknay (Newark, DE.)

Matt Barbian (Libertyville, IL.)

David Gerber (Mundelion, IL.)

Dimitrios Kosteris (Chicago, IL.)

Tyler Lerner (Frankfort, IL.)

Gandalf International (Sun Valley, Idaho)

Sam Schmakel (Chicago, IL.)

American Legion Post 791 (Northbrook, IL.)

Michael McNally (Niles, IL.)

James Wheeler (Omaha, NE.)

Evan Richter (Skokie, IL.)

Wyatt Richter (Skokie, IL.)

Hans Schuschel (Chicago, IL.)

Andrew Bowker (West Chicago, IL.)

Victoria Collins (Northbrook, IL.)

Brett Hoelscher (Northbrook, IL.)

Ross Hoelscher (Northbrook, IL.)

Luke Hoelscher (Northbrook, IL.)

CHESS SETS 4 SCHOOLS!

2005-10-30T10:07:00.000-06:00

A Community Project

The RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS FOUNDATION is seeking donations for the ‘Chess Sets 4 Schools’ community project. The goal of the project is to put 2 chess sets in every elementary school classroom in the Cook and Lake Counties. The foundation hopes to raise the money through donations from local businesses and individuals.

The chess sets are tournament quality plastic chess pieces, a 20” x 20” vinyl chess board and nylon bags to keep the chess pieces in. Included with the sets will be a package of materials to aid the teachers to use chess in the classroom and information on additional resources available on the internet.

The foundation runs the
ILLINOIS SCHOLASTIC CHESS website which has a section of teacher’s resources including handouts that can be used in the classroom. We appreciate your consideration for supporting us; donations of any amount would be gratefully received. We know these projects will help us have a greater impact on the youth in the communities we serve.

Please do not hesitate to contact our
Operations Director, Sheila Heiser, at 847-526-9025 with any questions.
The foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Please send your contributions to:
RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 1074
Northbrook, IL. 60065

SHEILA or DAVID HEISER
RKNIGHTSCCC@aol.com
RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS FOUNDATION
A 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization formed to improve academic, intellectual & social skills through chess.

FREE CHESS HOLIDAY!

2005-09-18T07:13:00.000-05:00

This was a fun day...We would like to thank everyone who helped to make it so enjoyable & special:
IM Stan Smetankin for giving a great chess lesson to all and enjoying the boat ride so much he wants to come back for more!
Eileen Schmakel for bringing the extra desserts... & as always... she was so helpful in all the days' endeavours.
Sam Schmakel who was King of the tubing, when everyone else fell off... he was the lone survivor who held on!
Chris Baumgartner for braving the tubing fun with the kids...
Howard Fried for giving the best boat rides & tubing fun...a Chess Holiday could possibly have!
We are grateful Kent Cen finally found his shoes with the help of Justin Feng... (by the outdoor pool) at the end of a great fun day!
Dean Arond who we were so happy to see, for we haven't seen him for awhile... Vladamir Djordjevic who traveled far to be with friends...& Howard Cohen who shared his interesting chess stories...& everyone who came to make a special day for all!

We know everyone had a wonderful time...When all leaving wanted to know ...When are we having another Chess Holiday on the Lake!...

Renaissance Knights Community Chess Club
& Chicagoland Community Chess Club
working together to enhance chess....

FREE CHESS HOLIDAY!

2005-09-09T12:44:00.000-05:00

FREE CHESS HOLIDAY!
THE HARBOUR CLUB on Bangs Lake!
440 N. Main St.
Wauconda, IL. 60084
Saturday September 10th
10AM-4PM

FOR ALL AGES

BLITZ
BUG HOUSE
SKITTLES TEAM CHESS
organized by Eileen Schmakel
CHESS LESSON
by IM Stan Smetankin
SWIMMING OUTDOOR POOL
TUBING &
BOAT RIDES
by Howard Fried

Soda & Coffee will be provided!
Bring your own lunch or you can pay $5.00 for Pizza
Sheila Heiser
Home #847-526-9025
Cell #847-867-5346
Sponsored by
RENAISSANCE KNIGHTS CHESS CLUB &
CHICAGOLAND COMMUNITY CHESS CLUB
working together to enhance chess!

Don't forget to pack your bathing suit with your chess set & clock!

Scott Silverman vs 3 Masters

2005-06-28T07:14:00.000-05:00

[IM Young, IM Maksimovic, FM Chow]

1 ) e4 c5 2 ) Nf3 Nc6 3 ) d4 cxd4 4 ) Nxd4 Qb6 (This book line is not seen as often as some of the other alternatives such as e6, d6, g6, & Nf6) 5 ) Nxc6 (Better is Nb3 as in the line where 4...Nf6 5Nc3 Qb6 is played.)5 )…bxc6 (As we are all taught, capture towards the center) 6 ) Bd3 g6 7 ) Nc3 Bg7 8 ) 0-0 d6 9 ) Bd2 Nf6 10) Rb1 (Relieving the pressure from the b2 pawn) 10)….0-0 11) b4 (This move weakens the Queenside and leaves the Knight on c3 in danger) 11)….Ng4 12) Qe2 Ne5 13) Be3 Qc7 14) Nd1 Nxd3 15) Qxd3 (if cxd3 to attempt d4 black can respond Qd6 to stop it. Or black can begin to attack with f5, which also prevents white from building up a pawn center) 15)….a5 16) bxa5 Qxa5 (You now can begin to see the holes in the white queenside) 17) Bd4 Ba6 18) c4 Qxa2 !? (Better is Bxd4 followed by e5 after the Queen recaptures, and then d5 with a winning pin on the diagonal.) 19) Ne3 Qa5 (To protect against Ra1 and to better position the Queen) 20) Rb3 Bxd4 21) Qxd4 Rfd8 22) Ng4 f6 23) Rf3 (this was the reason for Ng4) 23)….Rf8 24) Rd1 (If Qxd7, then Bxc4 with the tempo of attack on the Rook) 24)….h5 25) Nxf6ch ! exf6 26) Rxf6 Qe5 27) Rxg6ch Kh7 28) Qxd6 Qxd6 (And now white has obtain 3 potentially dangerous pawns for the piece) 29) Rdxd6 Bxc4 30) f3 (To prevent the mate) 30)….Bc4 31) Rh6ch Kg7 32) Rxh5 Ra1 33) Kf2 Rfa8 34) Re5 R8a7 (to protect against any potential mate threat.) 35) h4 R7a2 36) Kg3 Rg1 37) Rg5ch Kf7 38) Kh2 Ra1 The score sheet does not indicate which rook was moved to a1, but since after white’s next move of 39) Rh6 a draw was agreed it doesn‘t matter. I would guess that it was 38)…Raa1, otherwise the pawn on h4 could march to glory.

by Larry Cohen

John Buky Awarded a Chess Grant

2005-06-16T08:16:00.000-05:00

Chicago School Teacher and Chess Coach, John P. Buky, has won the Fund For Teachers Grant on his project: Integrating Chess Into the Elementary Mathematics School Curriculum. This will pave the way towards bringing chess into every Elementary Chicago Public School Classroom.

Congratulations John!
& Thank You
for your passion & dedication
to chess.

FM Aleksander Stamnov

2005-06-10T18:05:00.000-05:00

Life Master Aleksander Stamnov
has obtained his
FIDE MASTER TITLE

CONGRATULATIONS
FM ALEKSANDER STAMNOV!

http://www.fide.com/ratings/card.phtml?event=15000664