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By Matt Barrett
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The combat was non-stop at the Saint Louis Action Championship. With such a prestigious title on the line, strong players such as Grandmaster Ben Finegold, FIDE Master Doug Eckert, National Master Kevin Cao and reigning Club Champion Iskandar Aripov all joined the fray.
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[imagefield_assist|fid=16682|preset=fullsize|lightbox=true|title=WGM Anna Sharevich endured a 225-move marathon game in the final round of the U.S. Amateur Team North tournament.|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=700|height=474]
By Matt Barrett
[imagefield_assist|fid=16674|preset=fullsize|lightbox=true|title=FM Doug Eckert had an action-packed weekend, tying for first place in the FAQ and the Metro Class Championship.|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=700|height=553]
By Mike Kummer
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The Chess Club would like to welcome WGM Jennifer Shahade, who will take the reins as our next Resident GM until February 21. In addition to our normal lecture schedule, Jennifer also will be conducting a special Ladies' Beginner Class at 6 p.m. on Thursdays.
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The Chess Club is launching some new programming starting on Tuesday, February 5. The Chess Club Ladder will now take place on Tuesday Nights ONLY, and in addition to standard ladder games, we'll be planning some fun ladder events on Tuesday nights to keep the ladder action exciting!
See below for a complete list of new ladder rules and prizes for February.
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[imagefield_assist|fid=16399|preset=fullsize|lightbox=true|title=IM Priyadharshan Kannappan of Lindenwood cruised to an easy victory at the Swiss Ms. Swys!|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=700|height=515]
By Mike Kummer
OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.
Wheelchair access is available in the rear of the STLCC building. Please proceed through the parking lot to our east and around to our back door. If you need additional assistance, please contact us at 314-361-2437 .
The STLCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, and any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, events, programs, or activities.
The Saint Louis Chess Club complies with the Internal Revenue Service's guidelines regarding publication of its non-discrimination policy in its brochures, catalogs, advertisements and otherwise making it known to the general community.
Any violation of this policy should be reported the General Manager, Joy Bray, jbray@saintlouischessclub.org - 314.361.2437, Administrative Director, Tad Middleton, tmiddleton@saintlouischessclub.org -314.361.2437 and/or the HR Manager, Cathy Gallaher, cgallaher@saintlouischessclub.org - 314.332.5582.
The integrity of Saint Louis Chess Club's relationship with minor players is paramount to the Chess Club's educational mission and success. All individuals employed by or working under the direction or authority of the Saint Louis Chess Club are expected and required to maintain appropriate boundaries and relationships with minors (individuals under the age of 18 years) and are strictly prohibited from engaging in sexual misconduct, hazing and harassment.
We encourage any victim or other persons with information regarding inappropriate conduct to contact Cathy Gallaher, Saint Louis Chess Club HR Manager at cgallaher@saintlouischessclub.org. You may also make a report confidentially, and if you wish, anonymously, through our ethics reporting hotline managed by Navex at (833)221-3624.