Final Day of All-Girls Nationals (Reminder: Kasparov book signing today at 3 p.m.)

Mayor Emanuel meets U of C freshman Darrian Robinson (Photo Betsy Dynako for Chess Life Online)

 

Coverage at Chess Life Online.  The event is at the Swissôtel Chicago, 323 E. Wacker.  Former World Champion Garry Kasparov will be signing copies of his books from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

"Open Letter on Ilyumzhinov's Visit to Chicago"

USCF Executive Director Bill Hall speaks on behalf of USCF.

That's enough inside baseball for now.

All Girls National Championship at the Swissotel

The event (organized by the Kasparov Chess Foundation, the USCF, and Renaissance Knights) begins tomorrow at 6 p.m and continues through the weekend.  You still have time to save $5 by registering today. It's open to all girls who are 18 or younger as of April 1, 2012.

 The Swissotel (at 323 E. Wacker) is a VERY COOL location for a national chess event!