Leading Reps from International Sport Meet in Denver, CO
March 25, 2009 by Chess Press
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Sportaccord – 1,500 Leading Representatives from International Sport Attend…FIDE (World Chess Federation Among Them)
For More Information – Click Here to Visit the Sportaccord Official Website
(From Official Website: www.sportaccord.com)
Sportaccord is a 5-day gathering of 1500 leading representatives from international sport.
The annual convention is held in a different country each year and encompasses the Congress and General Assemblies of over 100 international sports federations and their related associations. Its mission is to offer the sports community a powerful opportunity to come together on a global scale, in an exclusive and authoritative networking environment, to build relationships, share knowledge and develop ideas.
Sportaccord was created and is owned by the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and the Association of International Olympic Winter Federations (AIOWF).
These federations hold the rights to scores of World Championships and other annual sporting events, make decisions on attributing the hosting of events to locations around the world and enlist commercial partners for their sports.
Sportaccord was originally launched in 2003 as a way for the Associations and the International Sport Federations to increase efficiency by holding all of their annual meetings at the same time and place, and also as a commercial platform whereby the sports industry could have ‘one-stop-shop’ access to all the world governing bodies and their key decision-makers. With this in mind an Exhibition and a Conference were created to encourage networking and knowledge sharing.
Since 2003, when Sportaccord took place in Madrid, the event has been held in Lausanne, Berlin, Seoul, Beijing and Athens, allowing attendees to experience the culture and hospitality of colleagues all over the world, and event-owners to visit cities and venues interested in hosting sporting events.
This year, Sportaccord takes place in Denver, Colorado from 23-27 March 2009. In 2010, the event will be in Dubai, April 26 – 30, 2010.
Sportaccord receives the full support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its President, who agreed to organise the spring meetings of the IOC Executive Board at each convention to date, and will also be in attendance in Denver in 2009. In addition to its Executive Board Meeting, the IOC hold their annual joint meetings with GAISF, ASOIF and AIOWF during the Sportaccord annual gathering.
Sportaccord is a convention unlike any other because it is owned and endorsed by the International Sports Movement itself. Over the past 6 years, Sportaccord Week has become one of the key fixtures on the international sporting calendar. But the event itself has now evolved into a Sportaccord Community…. a diverse group of people from across the sports spectrum, and from all over the world, who value this unique opportunity to learn, to grow, and most of all to share – not only their varied experiences, but the cumulative wealth of knowledge everyone brings with them to our annual gatherings.
Sportaccord also continues to develop offerings throughout the year – such as our new Sportaccord TV, the annual Sportaccord Yearbook and the Sportaccord IF Forum, held in November – intended to be reliable and invaluable resources for everyone within the sports movement.
Board Members – Presidents of the founding Associations:
Mr. Hein Verbruggen, President GAISF & Chairman of SportAccord
Mr. Denis Oswald, President ASOIF
Mr. René Fasel, President AIOWF
Mr. Ron Froehlich, Vice President GAISF
Steering Committee:
Mr. Hein Verbruggen, President GAISF & Chairman of SportAccord
Mr. Andrew Ryan, Director ASOIF
Ms. Sarah Lewis, Secretary General International Ski Federation & representing AIOWF
Ms. Christine Dominguez, Director General GAISF
Mrs. Anna Hellman, Executive Director SportAccord
NYC Event Report: 18 Wins & 2 Draws
March 22, 2009 by Chess Press
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On Saturday, March 21, 2009, a sunny New York afternoon, Women’s World Chess Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk played 20-boards in a simultaneous exhibition. The attendees enjoyed asking questions, playing chess, and watching the simul in a pleasant atmosphere.
The event started at 2pm with an introduction by Ms. Abigail Greystoke, Director of Strategic Planning at the British International School of NY, and further presentations from Past U.S. Chess Federation President and Event Organizer Beatriz Marinello.
U.S. Chess Trust Trustee & Past U.S. Chess Federation President Dr. Leroy Dubeck also spoke on behalf of the U.S. Chess Trust, as did U.S. Chess Trust Managing Director, Barbara DeMaro.
Among the audience were, chess coaches, David McNulty, Joe Lux, and Elizabeth Vicary.
David McNulty, an inspiring person in the chess community, NYC chess teacher, and a former Bronx teacher whose real-life story was made into the movie, ‘Knights of the South Bronx’, also spoke during the presentation.
Following the presentation, our guest of honor Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk opened a session of questions and answers.
Most parents asked questions about how to help their children become better chess players, and the kids questions varied from -
- What is your favorite chess piece?
- How many people have you beaten?
- What is your favorite chess book?
- When did you start to play chess?
Alexandra was very friendly and very gratefully responded to all the questions in a thoughtful and simple way.
Following the presentation & Q & A, the “simul” took place in the beautiful library with water views and excellent light. Once the simul started the room was quiet and the audience watched either in the simul room or from the multi-purpose room, where the games were broadcasted on a large projection screen.
British International School of New York provided refreshments and the guests played chess in other areas of the school while the simul took place.
The simul lasted a little more than two hours and ended with two players, Dr. Leroy Dubeck and Alexis Paredes claiming a draw in positions that actually looked better for them. If you wish to view and replay the games go to NYC Event Live Games Blog (Click Here).
This event was a fund-raising event to benefit the U.S. Chess Trust which is 501c3 organization that promotes chess in the United States of America.
The focus of this activity was to promote chess in a positive way and inspire young talented chess players to continue with their training and work hard to become even better chess players.
The event was hosted at the British International School of New York.
We would like to thank our guest of honor, Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk, all of our event supporters, our Live Games Broadcaster Jon Haskell, Technical support & Official Event Photographer Dora Leticia, Chess players, Chess coaches, and the British International School of New York’s administrators who helped make this event possible.
Note: A complete list of event supporters, donors and sponsors will be published soon on our website.
New York City Event – Live Games Blog
March 21, 2009 by Chess Press
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New York City Event Photo Gallery
March 21, 2009 by Chess Press
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Photos by Dora Leticia (Except where indicated)
(Photo Below courtesy of Natalie Melas-Kyriazi)
Thank You to All Supporters, Donors & Sponsors!
March 21, 2009 by Chess Press
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Event Supporters, Donors and Sponsors
We would like to thank everyone for their support and contributions! Remember, your support helps us make a difference!
U.S. Chess Trust NYC Fund-Raising Event Simul with GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (Supporters, Donors & Sponsors)
- British International School of New York
- Dr. Leroy Dubeck $1,000
- Jim Eade $1,000
- Leo Dubler $500
- Cecilia Vonderheide $200
- Lucy Tsai $100
- William Bluestone $100
If you would like to Make a Donation – Please visit on Online Donations Page – CLICK HERE.
New York City Event Participants
March 21, 2009 by Chess Press
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Below you will find a list of the 20 chess players who will challenge GM Kosteniuk, the participant’s ages range from 5-70 years old.
The names are listed based on USCF ratings. The ‘Live Games‘ which will be broadcasted are indicated next to the players name.
Participants
• Dr. Leroy Dubeck, Rating 2200, Live Broadcast
• Alena Kats, Rating 2023, Live Broadcast
• Anna Matlin, Rating 2009, Live Broadcast
• Alexis Paredes, Rating 1876, Live Broadcast
• Eve Zhurbinskiy, Rating 1865, Live Broadcast
• Ezequiel Quinones, Rating 1706, Live Broadcast
• Tanisha Millan, Rating 1607, Live Broadcast
• Leo Dubler, Rating 1567, Live Broadcast
• Natan Luehrmann, Rating 1187, Live Broadcast
• Anagh Kulkarni, Rating 1165
• Natalie Lily Melas-Kyriazi
• Sam Chapin, Rating 1159
• Tomas Vonderheide, Rating 1149
• Jaqueline Kuo, Rating 1057
• Paul Davies, Live Broadcast
• Teddy Nacos
• Musavvir Khan Noorpuri
• Tayla Brown
• Ben Stedman
• Claude Hopkins
A Special Thanks to British International School of NY!
March 21, 2009 by Chess Press
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A Special Thanks to the British International School of New York!
We would like to thank the British International School of New York for allowing us to host the event at their school campus!
Their support has been amazing and inspiring! A special thanks also to Abigail Greystoke, Paul Davies and all of the British International School of New York staff for helping us make this event a fantastic one!
About British International School of New York
The British International School is housed in one of the most impressive school facilities in New York City.
Overlooking the East River, the school building has large classrooms, filled with natural light and river views. The British International School is conveniently located at 20 Waterside Plaza, New York City.
For more information about British International School of New York – please visit their website at www.BritishInternationalSchoolNY.org.
New York City Welcomes Women’s World Chess Champion!
March 18, 2009 by Chess Press
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Press Release #3)
Event Contact: Beatriz Marinello, BMarinello@uschesstrust.org
Media Contact: Barbara DeMaro, BDeMaro@uschesstrust.org
By Beatriz Marinello
New York, NY – March 18, 2009
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk will play a 20-Board Simultaneous Exhibition this coming Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in New York City at the British International School of New York.
This good will event will benefit the U.S. Chess Trust. 150 spectators are expected to attend the event, which is by invitation only.
However, thanks to technology and the U.S. Chess Trust’s website, all of you can show your support and cheer for the chess players on our ‘Live Games Blog’!
You can also view event photos, make a donation, and see the Women’s World Chess Champion in action!
So, mark your calendars and cheer these chess players on by logging on to our website at www.uschesstrust.org!
A huge thanks to GM Alexandra Kosteniuk and her family for supporting the U.S. Chess Trust!
Autographs and Photographs
Get an autograph and your photograph taken with GM Alexandra Kosteniuk!
Our official event photographer will be on-hand to photograph the event and take pictures of the participants and guests with GM Alexandra Kosteniuk. The Women’s World Chess Champion will also sign autographs.
Refreshments and Activities
Refreshments will be served. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle, play chess, and watch the simul from the multi-purpose room on a large projection screen.
This is sure to be a fantastic event for the chess community!
Below you will find a list of the 20 chess players who will challenge GM Kosteniuk, the participant’s ages range from 5-70 years old.
The names are listed based on USCF ratings. The ‘Live Games‘ which will be broadcasted are indicated next to the players name.
Participants
If you are playing in the simul, please arrive at least 15 minutes early.
• Dr. Leroy Dubeck, Rating 2200, Live Broadcast
• Alena Kats, Rating 2023, Live Broadcast
• Anna Matlin, Rating 2009, Live Broadcast
• Medina Parrilla, Rating 1992, Live Broadcast
• Alexies Paredes, Rating 1876, Live Broadcast
• Eve Zhurbinskiy, Rating 1865, Live Broadcast
• Ezequiel Quinones, Rating 1706, Live Broadcast
• Tanisha Millan, Rating 1607, Live Broadcast
• Leo Dubler, Rating 1567, Live Broadcast
• Natan Luehrmann, Rating 1187
• Anagh Kulkarni, Rating 1165
• Aisha Camara, Rating 1161
• Sam Chapin, Rating 1159
• Tomas Vonderheide, Rating 1149
• Jaqueline Kuo, Rating 1057
• Paul Davies, Live Broadcast
• Teddy Nacos
• Musavvir Khan Noorpuri
• Tayla Brown
• Ben Stedman
A Special Thanks to the British International School of New York!
We would like to thank the British International School of New York for allowing us to host the event at their school campus and providing amazing support for this event!
The British International School is housed in one of the most impressive school facilities in New York City. Overlooking the East River, the school building has large classrooms, filled with natural light and river views. The British International School is conveniently located at 20 Waterside Plaza, New York City.
For more information about British International School of New York – please visit their website at www.BritishInternationalSchoolNY.org.
For more about GM Alexandra Kosteniuk – please visit her at:
• Website: www.Kosteniuk.com
• Her podcast: www.ChessisCool.com
• Video podcast at www.ChessKillerTips.com
• You can also find more on her YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/chessqueen
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