“Mens sana in corpore sano” — a Roman saying,
which means: “a healthy mind in a healthy body”.

CHESS CENTER

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If you are a beginner or a master,
if you are looking for a total mental workout or for a casual game,
you’ve come to the right place.
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    The mission of Vivacity, Inc. is to promote chess, with all its social, educational and competitive benefits, for people of all ages, especially children.
    When odds appear stacked against us - self confidence and sharp mind help us to succeed.

     Vivacity Chess Center offers a variety of programs (for Individuals, for Schools and for Businesses). Choose the program that is right for you or contact Vivacity and we will tailor a program to fit your needs and budget. Our CHESS Programs will hone your mind.
    Playing chess boosts
    		• Logic and Imagination
    		• Self-confidence and Focus
    		• Strategic Thinking and Creativity
    		• Speed and Clarity of Mind
    Vivacity Chess programs motivate students and enhance their higher order thinking skills, build self-esteem, teach discipline, foster positive social skills, motivate academic achievement, and empower students to succeed, one move at a time.
    BENEFITS OF CHESS
    		•   Dr. Robert C. Ferguson "The Use and Impact of Chess"
    		•   A. Kitsis "Benefits of Chess for Academic Performance and Creative Thinking"
    		•   What do educators say about benefits of chess education?





    RESULTS of the 2007/08 school year
    NINE students were listed among the best Ohio and/or National players in their respective age groups:
  • CHRISTIAN P.
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  • JOE F.
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  • REBECCA L.
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  • CONNOR K.
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  • LAWRENCE L.
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  • TINGLIN S.
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  • DANNY A.
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  • NINO T.
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  • WILLIAM G.
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    ONE student took FIRST place in an International tournament:
  • REBECCA L. (2008 Polgar World Open for Girls)

    THREE students became Ohio Champions:
  • BRENNEN K.
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    - 1st Grade Ohio CHAMPION, 2007
    - K-3 Novice WINNER, 2008 Elementary Schools Championship
  • JOE F.
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    - 12th Grade Ohio CHAMPION, 2007
  • REBECCA L.
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    - 2008 Ohio Girls CHAMPION

    FOUR students tied for one of the top three places in the Northeast Ohio TEAM Championship:
  • JOE F. and REBECCA L. (Notre Dame) - High School TEAM CHAMPION
  • LAWRENCE L and WILLIAM G (Fort Island) - Elementary School, 3rd place

    FIVE students tied for one of the top three places in the Ohio Championships (individuals and/or teams):
    INDIVIDUAL:
  • CONNOR K.
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  • DANNY A.
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  • WILLIAM G.
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    TEAMS:
  • LAWRENCE L and WILLIAM G (4th Grade, Fort Island)
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  • ROMAN K (9th Grade, Hawken)
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    EIGHT students were among the top ten in the Ohio Championships:
  • AARON T.
  • NINO T.
  • TINGLIN S.
  • CONNOR K.
  • REBECCA L.
  • WILLIAM G.
  • LAWRENCE L.
  • ROMAN K.

    • FIVE students tied for one of the top three places (in state/national wide events):
  • BRENNEN K.
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    - 2007 Canton Scholastic
    - 2008 CAHS Classic
    - 2008 Brain Freeze
    - 2008 Northern Regional Chess Championship
  • JOE F.
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    - 2008 Cardinal Open
    - 2008 Queen City Classic
    - 2008 Cleveland Open
  • LAWRENCE L.
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    - 2007 Canton Scholastic, October
    - 2007 Canton Scholastic, November
    - 2007 Canton Scholastic, December
  • REBECCA L.
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    - 2007 Ohio Chess Congress
  • TINGLIN S.
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    - 2008 Greater Cleveland Junior Scholastic
    - 2008 Northern Regional Chess Championship

    SIX students were among the top ten in the state/national wide events:
  • BRENNEN K.
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  • KENT L.
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  • CONNOR K.
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  • ROMAN K.
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  • DANNY A.
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  • TINGLIN S.
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    TWO students were awarded scholarships to Universities:
  • BRENNEN K.
  • REBECCA L.
    • CONGRATULATIONS to ALL!!!
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    2006/07 School Year RESULTS