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UTB-TSC hires new chess coach (Brownsville Herald, TX)

The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College will have an international grand master as chess coach.

Grand Master Gilberto Hernandez, a Mexican citizen, is set to take over as UTB-TSC chess coach, uni-versity officials said.

“It makes a lot more sense to have a coach from Mexico who is bilingual that has played tournaments in Mexico and all over the world to be here,” said Russell Hardwood, UTB-TSC chess program director.

Youth discover chess (Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL)

When Lacey Sanchez was 4 years old, she accompanied her mother, Lori Sanchez, to a parent-teacher conference and found a passion her mother thinks will last a lifetime.

The first thing Lacey noticed when she entered the Rowlett Elementary School room was students playing chess.

"I asked what they were doing," Lacey said. "I wanted to learn how to play so my mom signed me up for the class."

Chess champ can't keep a poker face (Boston Globe, MA)

The chess world is one of chivalry and royalty, of stern faces and seriousness. And as much as Lowell High School sophomore Jessica Wamala tries to fit in, she cannot.

She is certainly good enough: She recently won the title of the top under-21 female player in Massachusetts. It's just that when the 15-year-old Jessica is beating you, she's unable to hold back her big smile.

"It's really rude," she said with a smile. "I feel bad. I really try not to."

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