The Denker Dream is a fund established by the Alaska Chess League to assist the Alaska High School Chess Champion with participation in the "Denker Tournament of High School Champions".

We believe that Chess provides an excellent avenue of development and challenge for students whose abilities and drive are intellectual.  Through Chess children and young people of all ages learn to think strategically and develop mental and physical discipline in the competitive arena.  These skills provide the tools necessary for greater achievement in their adult life.  The skills learned through Chess help produce our future Surgeons, Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers and Strategist.

The Denker Tournament of State High School Champions is the pinnacle of a young man or woman’s Chess study and experience.  The very best  High School Chess players from across the United States come together to engage in a battle of intellectual strength and endurance.  To qualify for the DTHSC is a tremendous achievement.  To play in the DTHSC  is an experience that holds the promise of a great future. 

The DTHSC is held in unison with the prestigious U.S. Open Chess Tournament.  Scholarships totaling $1,200 are awarded to the top four finishers.  In addition, the University of Texas at Dallas will award up to two full scholarships valued at approximately $40,000 each.  This year’s DTHSC will take place along side the 107th Annual 2006 US Open in Oak Brook, IL this August. 

The DTHSC is made possible through the generous support of recently deceased Grandmaster Arnold Denker, winner of the 1944 U.S. Championship and noted Chess philanthropist and former board member of the U.S. Chess Trust.

Alaska has sent only it's 2005 and 2006 High School Champion to participate in the DTHSC.  We believe that our Denker Fund is just the beginning in presenting to Alaskan children and young people a training ground for future excellence.

We are trying to raise $3000 to provide transportation and housing for the 2007 High School Champion and his coach.  If you are able to make a donation to this fund you will be assisting a future leader of our community.

The qualifier for the 2005 Denker Tournament of High School Champions was Ryan Cassidy.  Ryan is a mainstay in Alaska Chess and has been both successful and active in tournament chess for many years.  We are proud of Ryan’s accomplishments and pleased to have assisted him in his expenses for the 2005 Denker Tournament of High School Champions. $500 was presented to Ryan to assist him in his expenses for the Tournament.

The qualifier for the 2006 Denker Tournament of High School Champions was Matthew Parshall. Mathew is a fine representative of Youth Chess in Alaska. He has risen through the ranks with dedicated study and practice. The Alaska Chess League is proud of Mathews achievements and those individuals that made Donations for his travel expenses to the 2006 DTHC. We all wish Mathew continued success in his Chess. $550 in Donations was presented to Matt to assist him in his expenses for the Tournament.

Funds are needed for the Alaska representative in the 2007 Denker Tournament of High School Chess Champions, can you help?

To make your donation please contact:

Charles Sherwood
chuck@potelcom.com
Alaska Chess League
7000 Hunt Ave
Anchorage, AK 99504

 

 

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