Month: August 2020

Virtual Chicago Chess Tour Match 1: Defeating the Legendary JJ Lang

On Wednesday night, I defeated the infamous Chicago Chess Blitzer JJ Lang in a 10 game 3-2 match on Lichess.org. JJ splits his time between studying as a Stanford PHD student, rapidly improving in chess and teaching. You can learn more about him on this Perpetual Podcast episode. Stay posted for his upcoming appearance on …

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Catur

My name is Eric Curtis. I am the CEO of American Catur LLC and inventor of a new board game called American Catur for ages 5 to Adult. It is a new 5th generation Chess game with a whole new twist. I am currently a resident here in San Diego and am reaching out to …

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Ajna Dance Company

Classes available for kids, teens and adults. Ajna’s virtual fall semester begins September 12th. Learn Indian dance online with the experienced teachers of Ajna Dance Company. Our fun and engaging classes teach a combination of Bollywood, Bhangra, and Classical Indian dance. We introduce students to dance techniques including hand gestures and footwork, building toward a …

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Benefits of Chess

By Eliana Bane, Marketing Intern Many acknowledge chess to be a mentally challenging game that incorporates problem solving, memory, and strategic thinking. While there is a dispute whether chess causes higher IQ scores or one to be more intelligent, there are other very positive benefits from chess. The first benefit is helping prevent and reduce …

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The Grand Final Featuring: Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen

By Shai Hecker, Operations Intern The final part of the Carlsen World Tour is nearing its end. Magnus Carlsen is up against Hikaru Nakamura. Nakamura is the only player who has managed to win an event in the Carlsen World Tour other than Carlsen. The players finished their fourth set today and Carlsen managed to …

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