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Plano's Jeffery Xiong Takes First at Chess Championship in St. Louis - Dallas Observer

Thu, 07/21/2016 - 13:30

Dallas Observer

Plano's Jeffery Xiong Takes First at Chess Championship in St. Louis
Dallas Observer
By the end of the 10-day tournament, hosted by the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, Grandmaster Xiong took first place, granting him an invitation to the 2017 U.S. Chess Championship and $6,000. Li finished third, winning $3,000. Xiong ...

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15-year-old chess prodigy is U.S. Junior Grandmaster - CanIndia News

Thu, 07/21/2016 - 11:27

CanIndia News

15-year-old chess prodigy is U.S. Junior Grandmaster
CanIndia News
Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) Executive Director, Tony Rich (left), and Assistant Manager, Mike Kummer (right), award Grandmaster Jeffery Xiong, 15, of Coppell, Texas (center). Age is only a number – and it's certainly true ...

Chess Player Jeffery Xiong Won in St. Louis and Will Compete Against World's Best in September - Dallas Observer

Thu, 07/21/2016 - 02:00
Chess Player Jeffery Xiong Won in St. Louis and Will Compete Against World's Best in September  Dallas Observer

Local teenage chess prodigies Jeffery Xiong and Ruifeng Li straightened their pieces and set their minds to the task of winning during the opening round of the ...

On Chess: Junior Closed Championship had unexpected excitement - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 07/21/2016 - 00:19

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Junior Closed Championship had unexpected excitement
St. Louis Public Radio
Due to the continuous effort of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, the U.S. Junior Closed Championship has grown to be one of the strongest and most prominent junior tournaments in the world. The 2016 edition brought together 10 of ...

15-year-old Chess Prodigy Crowned 2016 U.S. Junior Closed ... - Stock Transcript

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 15:50

15-year-old Chess Prodigy Crowned 2016 U.S. Junior Closed ...
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ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Age is only a number – and it's certainly true in the world of chess. At only 15-years-old, Jeffery Xiong of Coppell, ...

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15-year-old Chess Prodigy Crowned 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Champion in Saint Louis - Yahoo Finance

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 15:29

Yahoo Finance

15-year-old Chess Prodigy Crowned 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Champion in Saint Louis
Yahoo Finance
Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) Executive Director, Tony Rich (left), and Assistant Manager, Mike Kummer (right), award Grandmaster Jeffery Xiong, 15, of Coppell, Texas (center), the $6,000 winning prize for the 2016 U.S ...

15-year-old Chess Prodigy Crowned 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Champion in Saint Louis - PR Newswire (press release)

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 15:21

PR Newswire (press release)

15-year-old Chess Prodigy Crowned 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Champion in Saint Louis
PR Newswire (press release)
Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) Executive Director, Tony Rich (left), and Assistant Manager, Mike Kummer (right), award Grandmaster Jeffery Xiong, 15, of Coppell, Texas (center), the $6,000 winning prize for the 2016 U.S ...

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15-year-old Chess Prodigy Crowned 2016 US Junior Closed Champion in Saint Louis - PR Newswire

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 02:00
15-year-old Chess Prodigy Crowned 2016 US Junior Closed Champion in Saint Louis  PR Newswire

ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Age is only a number – and it's certainly true in the world of chess. At only 15-years-old, Jeffery Xiong of Coppell, ...

On Chess: Kayden Troff is first grandmaster to earn Eagle Scout rank - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 05:30

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Kayden Troff is first grandmaster to earn Eagle Scout rank
St. Louis Public Radio
Through the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, spearheaded by Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield, chess has already helped thousands of kids in the St. Louis area improve their skills in pattern recognition, memorization, calculation, planning, ...

On Chess: Kayden Troff is first grandmaster to earn Eagle Scout rank - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: Kayden Troff is first grandmaster to earn Eagle Scout rank  St. Louis Public Radio

Achieving the grandmaster title is a huge feat. The hours spent every day studying, the days spent in airplanes, buses and airports just to travel to.

On Chess: Kayden Troff is first grandmaster to earn Eagle Scout rank - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: Kayden Troff is first grandmaster to earn Eagle Scout rank  St. Louis Public Radio

Achieving the grandmaster title is a huge feat. The hours spent every day studying, the days spent in airplanes, buses and airports just to travel to.

Dallas' Jeffery Xiong Began Playing Chess at 5; Now at 15, He's the Best in the Country - Dallas Observer

Mon, 07/11/2016 - 13:36

Dallas Observer

Dallas' Jeffery Xiong Began Playing Chess at 5; Now at 15, He's the Best in the Country
Dallas Observer
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