This is Lauren!
Have you been to downtown Chicago?
A couple years ago when I was spending time with my aunt and cousin in Chicago, we discovered
"Touch and Go Chess!". It's a fun way to play chess outside.
Check out the video!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
job and awards
Hi everybody,
Last week, I entered our 8th episode in the 2010 Hometown Awards. Let's win another award!
I am currently working part time, but I am looking for a full time job in an office environment.
Ask me for my resume. I am willing to relocate.
Thank you,
Lauren
Last week, I entered our 8th episode in the 2010 Hometown Awards. Let's win another award!
I am currently working part time, but I am looking for a full time job in an office environment.
Ask me for my resume. I am willing to relocate.
Thank you,
Lauren
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Attention Bay Area female Highschool seniors!
Hi everybody!
Are you a highschool female senior who will graduate in 2010?
Do you want a college chess scholarship that's worth $1000?
Click here to learn more and apply! Remember, college is cool!
Monday, March 22, 2010
fundraiser was a success!
Hi everybody,
Barbara and I played 5 minute blitz chess against the public on March 20 and 21 in downtown Palo Alto next to Pizza My Heart! We really enjoyed ourselves and we hope the public enjoyed playing and watching!
The first day we raised $170. At the end of the day, we estimated that we played about 30 games and there was only one loss.
Kids to seniors stopped by, so it was fun to play chess with all age groups!
Yesterday, March 21, we raised over $260! It was really slow in the morning but in the afternoon, it really picked up! We won most games, lost and drew a couple too. Overall, we will give over $430 to UNICEF! We are happy that this money will help Haiti's children. We want the pain and the suffering to end. If you didn't know, Haiti is the poorest country in the northern hemisphere and most people live in poverty, which is really sad. In the long run, we hope they will recover from the earthquake and become a developed country.
And remember, anybody can make a positive difference in society (that includes you)!!
Thank you for your support and coming out!!
Barbara and I played 5 minute blitz chess against the public on March 20 and 21 in downtown Palo Alto next to Pizza My Heart! We really enjoyed ourselves and we hope the public enjoyed playing and watching!
The first day we raised $170. At the end of the day, we estimated that we played about 30 games and there was only one loss.
Kids to seniors stopped by, so it was fun to play chess with all age groups!
Yesterday, March 21, we raised over $260! It was really slow in the morning but in the afternoon, it really picked up! We won most games, lost and drew a couple too. Overall, we will give over $430 to UNICEF! We are happy that this money will help Haiti's children. We want the pain and the suffering to end. If you didn't know, Haiti is the poorest country in the northern hemisphere and most people live in poverty, which is really sad. In the long run, we hope they will recover from the earthquake and become a developed country.
And remember, anybody can make a positive difference in society (that includes you)!!
Thank you for your support and coming out!!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Chess-Haiti fundraiser and more!
This is Lauren here!
1) We will be putting on a chess-Haiti fundraiser where you will be able to play us for a good cause! We will play five minute chess games against the public. The suggestion donation to play Barbara or me is $5. Since this is fast (blitz) chess, it will also be very entertaining for people to watch.
All of the money will go to UNICEF to aid Haiti's children.
This fundraiser will be on Saturday and Sunday, March 20th and March 21. It will be from 10am to around 4-5pm both days.
The fundraiser will be on 202 University Ave, Palo Alto. It's next to Pizza My Heart.
We also plan to film some games and the overall event to make a video for their next episode.
2) Daniel Naroditsky!
We interviewed Daniel, who is so talented in chess, in our second episode. He is a Fide master now! He recently wrote a published book, "Mastering Positional Chess" and now you can buy it online! Click here to check it out.
His new personal website is: http://www.danielnaroditsky.com/
3) Episode #9. We are getting ready for this. We will have a lot of unique stuff.
1) We will be putting on a chess-Haiti fundraiser where you will be able to play us for a good cause! We will play five minute chess games against the public. The suggestion donation to play Barbara or me is $5. Since this is fast (blitz) chess, it will also be very entertaining for people to watch.
All of the money will go to UNICEF to aid Haiti's children.
This fundraiser will be on Saturday and Sunday, March 20th and March 21. It will be from 10am to around 4-5pm both days.
The fundraiser will be on 202 University Ave, Palo Alto. It's next to Pizza My Heart.
We also plan to film some games and the overall event to make a video for their next episode.
2) Daniel Naroditsky!
We interviewed Daniel, who is so talented in chess, in our second episode. He is a Fide master now! He recently wrote a published book, "Mastering Positional Chess" and now you can buy it online! Click here to check it out.
His new personal website is: http://www.danielnaroditsky.com/
3) Episode #9. We are getting ready for this. We will have a lot of unique stuff.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Episode #9 postponed
Hi everybody,
Episode #9 is postponed. We should produce it sometime this year.
Cheers,
Lauren and Barbara
Episode #9 is postponed. We should produce it sometime this year.
Cheers,
Lauren and Barbara
Thursday, October 15, 2009
old website is closing- ideas for episode #9
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Chess Diva episode #8 is produced!
Hey there, it's Barbara!
Episode 8 was produced last week.
Lauren and I think this episode is our best yet ever, better
than the award winning episode 6!
The three surprises really made our
show awesome.
See our surprises:
1. Meet United States president's Barack Obama's classmate from Harvard University!
Really! No joke!
2. Watch Barbara juggle and unicycle at the same time! This
new way of focusing enabled her to win more chess games.
Unicyling and juggling at the same time is challenging, yet very fun!
3. Watch Musical chess! See how chess relates to music!
The chess squares are musical notes too! Listen to a song
on the chess board.
These three unique surprises are very interesting and fun to watch!
As usual, the first 10 minutes of the show is chess instruction.
Learn about the Scholar's and Smother checkmates! Also, visit two California chess clubs.
Lauren should post the episode up hopefully next week, so please be patient.
Episode 8 was produced last week.
Lauren and I think this episode is our best yet ever, better
than the award winning episode 6!
The three surprises really made our
show awesome.
See our surprises:
1. Meet United States president's Barack Obama's classmate from Harvard University!
Really! No joke!
2. Watch Barbara juggle and unicycle at the same time! This
new way of focusing enabled her to win more chess games.
Unicyling and juggling at the same time is challenging, yet very fun!
3. Watch Musical chess! See how chess relates to music!
The chess squares are musical notes too! Listen to a song
on the chess board.
These three unique surprises are very interesting and fun to watch!
As usual, the first 10 minutes of the show is chess instruction.
Learn about the Scholar's and Smother checkmates! Also, visit two California chess clubs.
Lauren should post the episode up hopefully next week, so please be patient.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Get ready for Episode #8
Hi everyone!
Our next episode of "Chess Diva" is coming up soon!!
In episode #8, there will be a lot of video clips and special guests.
I'm currently editing the video footage right now.
We plan to produce the show in August.
There will a lot of surprises on this episode.
Our next episode of "Chess Diva" is coming up soon!!
In episode #8, there will be a lot of video clips and special guests.
I'm currently editing the video footage right now.
We plan to produce the show in August.
There will a lot of surprises on this episode.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Episode #8
Hi everybody!
We have been very busy!!
Barbara and I are also getting footage for episode #8.
If you have any suggestions or new ideas for this episode, please let us know!
A couple days ago for volunteer community service, I taught a blind person how to play chess.
I also got to play against other people too.
It was a very rewarding experience!
We have been very busy!!
Barbara and I are also getting footage for episode #8.
If you have any suggestions or new ideas for this episode, please let us know!
A couple days ago for volunteer community service, I taught a blind person how to play chess.
I also got to play against other people too.
It was a very rewarding experience!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Happy Holidays and episode #8 update
Barbara and I wish you a very happy and safe holiday!
A couple days ago, we filmed at the Burlingame Chess Club for episode #8.
It was a great success! We interviewed club members and filmed players focusing on their game.
We will also have another video clip in this episode regarding chess and music.
If you have any more ideas for episode #8, feel free to e-mail us!
The actual production of the show will take place in March 2009.
A couple days ago, we filmed at the Burlingame Chess Club for episode #8.
It was a great success! We interviewed club members and filmed players focusing on their game.
We will also have another video clip in this episode regarding chess and music.
If you have any more ideas for episode #8, feel free to e-mail us!
The actual production of the show will take place in March 2009.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
We wish you a great Thanksgiving holiday! Hope you play a lot of chess during the holidays!
If you have any ideas for episode #8, please let us know!
If you have any ideas for episode #8, please let us know!
Friday, November 14, 2008
play an online chess game that feeds hungry children
Play in Bob Burkhalter's online chess tournament.
It only costs $2 to sign up and part of this money will go to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
If he gets enough players to play, you'll also be part of the Guinness World Records too.
The San Jose Mercury news wrote an article about him.
Check it out here!
Please don't miss out on this online event! This is a win-win situation!
Sign up here.
It only costs $2 to sign up and part of this money will go to the Second Harvest Food Bank.
If he gets enough players to play, you'll also be part of the Guinness World Records too.
The San Jose Mercury news wrote an article about him.
Check it out here!
Please don't miss out on this online event! This is a win-win situation!
Sign up here.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Chess Diva #6 won the WAVE award!!
This is Lauren!
Two days ago, I flew to Denver, Colorado to the 2008 WAVE award ceremony. I had a fun time.
Anyway, "Chess Diva" won the 2008 WAVE award for the "best instructional" category!
Barbara and I invite you to watch our show and give us feedback!
Two days ago, I flew to Denver, Colorado to the 2008 WAVE award ceremony. I had a fun time.
Anyway, "Chess Diva" won the 2008 WAVE award for the "best instructional" category!
Barbara and I invite you to watch our show and give us feedback!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
WAVE Awards
Our sixth episode is a 2008 WAVE award nominated finalist for
the "best instructional" category.
On October 24th, 2008, let's take the award home and celebrate!!
the "best instructional" category.
On October 24th, 2008, let's take the award home and celebrate!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Chess Diva #7 will be online soon
I just added the "Chess Diva" #7 web page.
You will be able to view the episode online soon.
You will be able to view the episode online soon.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Chess Diva #7
Hello everybody!
Barbara and I produced our seventh episode of "Chess Diva" last night! It was a really fun show.
We teach you what to do in some positions, show an educational five minute blitz game between both of us, and
we teach you what you need to know when you play in a tournament!
I should post our seventh episode on Google video sometime next week.
-Lauren and Barbara
Barbara and I produced our seventh episode of "Chess Diva" last night! It was a really fun show.
We teach you what to do in some positions, show an educational five minute blitz game between both of us, and
we teach you what you need to know when you play in a tournament!
I should post our seventh episode on Google video sometime next week.
-Lauren and Barbara
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Chess Diva #7
We are planning for episode #7. If you have any ideas or suggestions for this next show, please e-mail us at
chessdiva.show@gmail.com
Thank you!
chessdiva.show@gmail.com
Thank you!
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