170 advanced entries and counting for the 12th Annual All-Girls National Championships
All-Girls Nationals Advanced Entries Posted
328 players attended the 2015 Greater Chicago K-12 Championship
Thank you to the 328 players from 106 schools who came out and competed in this magnificent event held at the spectacular McCormick Place West. Congratulations to all the winners, and a special congratulations to the 2015 City of Chicago Champions. Complete list of players, in tie-break order, and photos can be viewed HERE
Greater Chicago Advanced Entries exceeds 340
Saturday February 7, 2015
McCormick Place – West Building
2301 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL
Thanks to our sponsor, SBB Research Group, we are able to provide complimentary entry for Chicago students from Title I schools.
2014 Quest Champions
Congratulations to our 2014 Knights Quest Champions
David Wallach – Open
Matthew Varga – U1400
Ojas Vasisht – U1000
Ashwin Pillai – U600
Chess for Kids at West Town Branch Library
Tuesdays 6 – 7:30 pm, Oct 21 – Nov 25
Kids, would you like to improve your chess skills or learn how to play? You’re welcome to join this drop-in program led by an instructor from Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation. Recommended for children 7 and up. Children age 5-6 are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Chicago Scholastic Chess League
The CSCL is a new competitive chess league administered by a Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation. The league serves to advance the Mission of Chicago Public Schools Academic Chess Competition. Our tournaments take place at Northwest Middle School.
Upcoming Dates: December 6, January 10, February 28
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Greater Chicago K-12 Moves to McCormick Place
Saturday February 7, 2015
McCormick Place – West Building
2301 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL
Chicago’s Official Scholastic Chess Championship*
Thanks to our sponsor, SBB Research Group, we are able to provide complimentary entry for select Chicago students from Title I schools.
Fall 2014 Classes Announced
Our fall chess classes are open for registration. Classes sizes are limited, so register now before there is no more room.
We are still working on some class schedules and will have adding class registration for these programs as we finalize the details with the schools. If you don’t see your school schedule heck back in a few days. Questions can be Emailed to info@renaissanceknights.org
Suntimes Wendy City Mom: the parenting column
Chicago-area educators are in for a real treat May 3-4. The International Conference on Creativity, Thinking & Education, which takes place at the historic Congress Plaza Hotel, will provide intellectual and inspiring fodder…
Our own David Heiser is heavily quoted in the Article
Fox News Chicago
Mark Strehl of Fox News Chicago segment on Renaissance Knights and the International Conference of Creativity, Thinking and Education. The conference will explore the passionate world of happy teachers and techniques to help students enjoy learning and develop creativity.
A Special thank you to the kids and their parents who came down to Chicago to help us with this segment; we greatly appreciate the assistance and support.
