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Here be dragons, maps and a 'fantasy' St. Louis - STLtoday.com

In the News - Fri, 06/10/2016 - 13:00

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Here be dragons, maps and a 'fantasy' St. Louis
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Emir Kalkan, in blue, and Elvedin Mujkic work on a 75X25- foot map of St. Louis in the Great Hall of the St. Louis Public Library, Central branch on Thursday, June 9, 2016, in downtown St. Louis. The landmark illustrations were created by Matt Reedy ...

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Mystery solved: giant chess statues in Rainier neighborhood - KING5.com

In the News - Sat, 06/04/2016 - 12:55

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Mystery solved: giant chess statues in Rainier neighborhood
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A 9-foot tall king and a queen loom over the corner of 51st and Rainier Ave S in the Rainier neighborhood. The statues are giant chess pieces created by artist Peter Reiquam as a tribute to Detective Denise "Cookie" Bouldin. Michael King, KING 6:27 PM.

On Chess: Memoirs of a chess square - KBIA

In the News - Thu, 06/02/2016 - 14:23

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On Chess: Memoirs of a chess square
KBIA
At the beginning of many prestigious chess tournaments, players sign their name on particular light squares of commemorative chessboards, often with no intent beyond the thought, “On which square will my signature appear most elegant?” or, “Which ...

Grandmaster Maurice Ashley on chess and mentoring: 'It matters that I'm black' - St. Louis American

In the News - Thu, 06/02/2016 - 02:00
Grandmaster Maurice Ashley on chess and mentoring: 'It matters that I'm black'  St. Louis American

International Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley made history when he was inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame on April 13 at a ceremony in St. Louis' ...

On Chess: Memoirs of a chess square - St. Louis Public Radio

In the News - Wed, 06/01/2016 - 23:02

On Chess: Memoirs of a chess square
St. Louis Public Radio
... at the World Chess Hall of Fame through Sept. 11, 2016. For more information, visit www.worldchesshof.org. Jennifer Shahade is a chess champion, commentator and author. On Chess is provided by the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

On Chess: Even for Juniors, tournament shows a youth movement in chess - St. Louis Public Radio

In the News - Tue, 05/31/2016 - 13:31

On Chess: Even for Juniors, tournament shows a youth movement in chess
St. Louis Public Radio
But there were several great stories throughout this year's tournament, a 10-player invitational held at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis over the past two weeks. Such as Luke Harmon-Vellotti, a 14 year old out of Boise, Idaho, a ...

How Chess Club Heals The Wounds Of Ferguson Students - News One

CCSCSL News Feed - Tue, 05/31/2016 - 09:20

How Chess Club Heals The Wounds Of Ferguson Students
News One
A pilot program called Your Move Chess is helping dozens of elementary school students in Ferguson, Mo. deal with the upheaval and trauma their community experienced. Education Week reports that chess club members from Walnut Grove Elementary ...

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Constable: Chess bonds players, 83 and 19 - Chicago Daily Herald

In the News - Sun, 05/29/2016 - 07:11

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Constable: Chess bonds players, 83 and 19
Chicago Daily Herald
Devoid of any hint of a smile or a grimace that could reveal too much, teenager Jonathan Moore calmly clasps his hands together and rests his arms on the table's edge in this private dining area at Beacon Hill senior living residences in Lombard. He ...

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Chess notes - The Boston Globe

In the News - Sat, 05/28/2016 - 23:03

Chess notes
The Boston Globe
Representative William “Lacy” Clay wrote: “I'm very proud to have both Webster University's national champion chess team and the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis in my congressional district.” Ignoring New York City's historic role as ...

Bregman's competitive nature rooted on chess board - Corpus Christi Caller-Times

In the News - Fri, 05/27/2016 - 18:49

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Bregman's competitive nature rooted on chess board
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
COURTNEY SACCO/CALLER-TIMES Hooks infielder Alex Bregman celebrates with teammate and roommate Derek Fisher after Fisher's home run during the first inning of Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Arkansas Travelers at Whataburger Field. The two spar ...

On Chess: Young guns get ready to be tomorrow's stars - St. Louis Public Radio

In the News - Thu, 05/26/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: Young guns get ready to be tomorrow's stars  St. Louis Public Radio

Being a genius is pretty helpful in the chess world, but it is far from enough. When Bobby Fischer toppled the Russians in the famous 1972 World.

On Chess: Young guns get ready to be tomorrow's stars - St. Louis Public Radio

In the News - Thu, 05/26/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: Young guns get ready to be tomorrow's stars  St. Louis Public Radio

Being a genius is pretty helpful in the chess world, but it is far from enough. When Bobby Fischer toppled the Russians in the famous 1972 World.

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