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08 Sep

Ballantyne Blitz Bash at the CHESS KLUB Ballantyne

The Ballantyne Blitz is a monthly, seven round five minute tournament. Doubling last month’s attendance,...

07 Sep

Ballantyne Quads August 2023

Report of the Ballantyne Quads in August 2023 where Karthik Srinivasan scored more points than...

04 Sep

Mastering the Game of Chess is Not Too Hard

Whether you’re a casual player or aiming to become a competitive master, here are 10...

03 Sep

Do I Need a Chess Coach? Answering the Big Question

How do you want to learn chess - using the internet or from a chess...

26 Aug

Queen’s Gambit at Ballantyne and Rapid Tournament at Fort Mill

A complete report and review of the Queen’s Gambit Tournament held in Ballantyne and Rapid...

25 Aug

Chess & IQ – The Mysterious Relationship

Learn how chess proves to stimulate a developing brain and helps a growing student with...

11 Aug

King’s Indian Kicks Off on Thursdays – Gurudatta Donthu Steals the Show at Ballantyne Blitz

A complete report and review of the Ballantyne Blitz, Ballantyne Quad and King's Indian Chess...

06 Aug

8 Key Reasons Why Chess is Important for School Children

Know the key reasons why chess is important for school children and how it contributes...

04 Aug

Shravan Dash Seizes the Deep Thinkers’ Championship Trophy

A complete report and review of the Scholastic Chess Tournament held at the Ballantyne CHESS...

07 Jul

Can Chess Players Play Chess Against Themselves?

Learn about Solo Chess, the practice of playing chess against oneself and a useful technique...