Queen Nzingha Warriors

10/10/2025

October 11, Saturday, tomorrow, is National Chess Day! At Roots 101 Museum, 124 North 1st Street, Louisville, KY, we are hosting the Butch Mosby Chess Classic.

The Butch Mosby Chess Classic will be the largest, cash prize bughouse tournament in Kentucky history! The top four finishing teams are eligible for a cash prize pool of over one thousand dollars...first place, 600 dollars, 2nd place 400 dollars, 3rd place 250 dollars, and 4th place 100 dollars.

The bughouse starts at 1 pm. The entry fee per team is seven dollars. One person on your team must be under 17 (great opportunity for a father-child collaboration or a mother-child collaboration, or even Uncle, Grandparent, etc..

This competition will be limited to 32 teams. Show up on time!

Expect affordable concessions. Great fellowship. Minor side competitions for Chess Dollars.

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09/18/2025

Tell everyone you know....tell every chess player and athlete within your network...the largest cash prize bughouse tournament takes place on October 11, Saturday, The Butch Mosby Chess Classic, takes place at Roots 101 Museum, Louisville, KY.

Registration starts at 1030 am, blitz starts at 1115 am, the entry fee is five dollars. The bughouse competition starts at 7 pm. The entry fee per team is seven dollars.

1st place....600 dollars
2nd place...400 dollars
3rd place...300 dollars
4th place...100 dollars

This is based on 32 based in full team entries. This is bughouse! The large cash prize bug house tournament in Kentucky History!!!!


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08/16/2025

At the Butch Mosby Chess Classic, we are doing bughouse chess at 1 pm. All teams must pre-register. The entry fee is seven dollars per team.

Pre-register soon. There is a 32 team limit. One of the two team members must be 14 years old or younger. Contact [email protected].

Do you need extra money? Do you enjoy chess? I only ask because the first place prize for the first place team is 600 dollars.

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Indianapolis is just an hour from Louisville.

08/15/2025

I am revitalizing the Queen Nzingha Warriors, our all girls chess team.

06/06/2025

🎓 Title: "Checkmate in the Classroom: How Chess Builds Brains"

Introduction:

Incorporating **chess into the school curriculum** is more than just teaching students how to move pieces on a board—it's about shaping critical thinkers, disciplined learners, and strategic minds. Chess blends logic, patience, and creativity in a single activity, making it a powerful educational tool.

Key Benefits of Chess in Schools:

🧠 1. Enhances Critical Thinking:
Students learn to evaluate multiple outcomes, weigh options, and make calculated decisions—skills that transfer to problem-solving in academics and life.

📚 2. Boosts Academic Performance:
Studies show improved math, reading, and comprehension skills among students who play chess regularly, thanks to enhanced concentration and memory.

🕰️ 3. Teaches Patience & Planning:
Chess instills the habit of thinking before acting—teaching students to be mindful and forward-thinking in their choices.

🧩 4. Develops Creativity:
While structured, chess also offers immense room for creative play, especially in middle-game tactics and unorthodox openings.

🤝 5. Builds Emotional Resilience:
Students learn to cope with losses, stay composed under pressure, and bounce back—nurturing emotional intelligence and sportsmanship.

🌍 6. Encourages Inclusivity & Equity:
Chess transcends language and cultural barriers, giving students from all backgrounds a common intellectual playground.

Conclusion:

Making chess a part of the school curriculum is not just about teaching a game—it's about cultivating life skills, mental agility, and character. In the classroom of the future, a chessboard might be just as essential as a textbook.

06/03/2025

World Chess Champion D Gukesh beats World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the 6th round of Norway Chess. 🇮🇳🙌♟

Gukesh's first classical win against the Norwegian! 👏

05/26/2025

Congratulations to Bibisara Assaubayeva from Kazakhstan on becoming the latest Chess Grandmaster! 🇰🇿🎉

At just 21 years old, Bibisara has earned the prestigious Grandmaster title after a brilliant performance at the Sharjah Masters. She’s now one of the top 10 women in the world — and one of the few women in history to achieve this title.

Well done, GM Bibisara! True beauty and brain combined! 👑

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04/02/2025

Student smiles with his new

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10/28/2024

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07/24/2024

The 2024 GM Aleksandra Lenderman Classic
July 27, 2024
General George Patton Museum, 4554 Fayette Avenue, Fort Knox, KY 40121

The four round, rated tournament starts at 3 pm. The playing conditions are G/25, plus 5. Please arrive by 2 pm, no later than 230 pm.

Are you with the West Louisville Chess Club? Your entry fee of twenty dollars is covered. Please tell the tournament director that when you register.

I need 4 players at this tournament. We need you representing the West Louisville Chess Club! All ages. I need four players at this tournament! All ages.

I MIGHT BE able to take a couple of people to the tournament. I will be attending. If I do, I will help you cover for dinner.

Contact me if you have questions: 502-365-6369 or [email protected].