Special Q&A about College Chess / Final Four

Over the last few days, I received countless emails about the recent College Chess Final Four which took place in Rockville, MD on April 6-7. Many have questions about this topic. Here are 10 of the most popular questions so far: 

- What is the secret in building the strongest collegiate chess team / program in US history in such a short time?

- What is the secret in winning 3 consecutive College Chess Final Four Championships?

- What kind of chess players does Webster University – SPICE institute recruit and can lower rated players qualify?

- Can any university build a good chess program?

- What are some of the benefits for universities to launch chess programs?

- How does it feel being the only female head coach in college chess in the United States?

- What are some of the differences between chess players in the Webster University – SPICE program and other college sport programs?

- What are some of the differences between Webster University – SPICE institute and chess programs at other universities?

- How did you decide on the lineups with so many strong players? 

- What should be done to make College Chess much bigger? 

If you would like to ask questions about this topic, please send them to SusanPolgar@aol.com. I will select some of the most popular questions then provide candid answers.