Musings – Puddletown Chess

Three stories that embody the spirit of Puddletown Chess

During our most recent tournament, on March 15th, I shared three heartwarming stories that embody the spirit of humility and gratitude within our Puddletown Chess community. Story#1: A Young Player's Generosity On his birthday last May, one of our remarkable young chess enthusiasts chose to donate $100 of his own hard-earned…

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03/24/2025

Musings / Tournaments

In the Blink of an Eye

How odd, I thought, scrolling past this year's US Girls Junior Championship player list. Many of the familiar names I had seen on television over and over again in the past were absent this year. Instead, I saw more young friends, attending this prestigious event for the first time. Last year,…

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08/04/2023

Musings / News & Progress / Sponsors

We are making Big Strides with 3 New Sponsors in Only 8 Months

Puddletown is a very young non-profit, only about 8 months old. In that short duration, I am super proud of all the progress we have made in spreading the word about PTC, but what’s really fascinating is that we already have 3 sponsors! And I want to share a bit more…

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04/19/2023