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NM Lonnie Kwartler
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National Master, Career Teacher
Lonnie is a retired high school history teacher who now teaches chess to students of all ages because
"I find it fun."
Lonnie has been granted the titles of National Master and Life Master by the United States Chess
Federation.
He was once ranked number one on the national rating list in quick chess (game in 10-29 minutes).
Among his tournament successes clear firsts in the Bronx-Yonkers Chess Club Championship
4 times and in the New York State Senior Championship in 2000 and 2004. He has had games, articles,
and photography published in the New York Times, Chess Life, Empire Chess, and the Internet.
As an organizer, Lonnie has run two USCF affiliates - one scholastic - and has directed many tournaments.
Lonnie says"
Teaching chess to children is a way to see them thoroughly enjoy an intellectual and social
activity. Chess education requires and develops both intellect and character.
Studies and articles show that this is
true for students of varied levels of intelligence and behavior.
Through chess students are motivated to develop assets that are useful in life as well as school."
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