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On Chess: Young defending champions face off against the favorites - St. Louis Public Radio

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 10:37

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Young defending champions face off against the favorites
St. Louis Public Radio
The event will take place at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis from July 8-18. The winners of both the junior and girls section will automatically qualify for the 2018 U.S. Championships. U.S. Junior Championship field. The 2017 ...

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Utah chess prodigy aims for national title and then plans a bold move: shelve his pieces and go on a Mormon mission - Salt Lake Tribune

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 08:43

Salt Lake Tribune

Utah chess prodigy aims for national title and then plans a bold move: shelve his pieces and go on a Mormon mission
Salt Lake Tribune
Austin Fuller | Courtesy Kayden Troff discusses chess strategy with fellow grandmaster Alejandro Ramirez during the 2016 U.S. Junior Championship on July 14, 2016 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis.

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Madison teen chess champion competing at prestigious tournament - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather ... - WKOW

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 07:44

Madison teen chess champion competing at prestigious tournament - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather ...
WKOW
Liang is competing at the U.S. Junior Championship at the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of St. Louis July 8-17. He was the only Wisconsinite invited. Last year he placed second – he's hoping to take first this year, which would bring him more than $20 ...

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Legendary chess player Garry Kasparov out of retirement - Kawowo Sports

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 07:19

Legendary chess player Garry Kasparov out of retirement
Kawowo Sports
Arguably the greatest player of all time, Kasparov's return will see him compete at the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz – a new addition to the Grand Chess tour event – at Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis next month as one of the Wildcards.

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Fashion's Emerging Designers and Influential Chess Players Collaborate to Create World's First Chess Uniform - PR Newswire (press release)

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 07/06/2017 - 08:16

PR Newswire (press release)

Fashion's Emerging Designers and Influential Chess Players Collaborate to Create World's First Chess Uniform
PR Newswire (press release)
... 2017 at Windows on Washington, adjacent to the new SLFI in Saint Louis's historic Garment District, during the opening ceremonies for the Sinquefield Cup – a prestigious international chess tournament being held at the Chess Club and Scholastic ...

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Sparta students are more than pawns at chess tourney - The Sparta Independent

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 07/06/2017 - 06:48

The Sparta Independent

Sparta students are more than pawns at chess tourney
The Sparta Independent
NASHVILLE, TENN. — With over 5500 players from across the country, the SuperNationals Scholastic Chess Championship remains the largest chess tournament in the world. Sparta and Pope John XXIII brought 32 players to the tournament. Griffin Brawer ...

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Chess champ Kasparov to come out of retirement for St. Louis tournament - St. Louis Business Journal

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 07/06/2017 - 06:39

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Chess champ Kasparov to come out of retirement for St. Louis tournament
St. Louis Business Journal
Twelve years after retiring, World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov is set to come out of retirement to compete in the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz competition, to be held Aug. 14-19 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. Kasparov, now 54 ...
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Chess champ Kasparov to come out of retirement for St. Louis tournament - St. Louis Business Journal

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 07/06/2017 - 06:39

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Chess champ Kasparov to come out of retirement for St. Louis tournament
St. Louis Business Journal
Twelve years after retiring, World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov is set to come out of retirement to compete in the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz competition, to be held Aug. 14-19 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. Kasparov, now 54 ...
Chess Legend Garry Kasparov Is Coming Out Of Retirement To Compete In St. Louis TournamentForbes

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On Chess: Young defending champions face off against against the ... - KBIA

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 07/06/2017 - 05:09

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On Chess: Young defending champions face off against against the ...
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One of the most contested tournaments, The U.S. Junior Championships, begins this week. The event will take place at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center.

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On Chess: Young defending champions face off against against the favorites - St. Louis Public Radio

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 07/06/2017 - 05:09

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Young defending champions face off against against the favorites
St. Louis Public Radio
One of the most contested tournaments, The U.S. Junior Championships, begins this week. The event will take place at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis from July 8-18. The winners of both the junior and girls section will automatically ...

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Tupac blames race for breakup with Madonna - San Francisco Examiner

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 07/06/2017 - 02:01

San Francisco Examiner

Tupac blames race for breakup with Madonna
San Francisco Examiner
San Jose resident Ashritha Eswaran, 16, is competing in the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship, the country's most elite, invitation-only junior chess competition, starting Saturday at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center in St. Louis. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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Chess Legend Garry Kasparov Is Coming Out Of Retirement To Compete In St. Louis Tournament - Forbes

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Wed, 07/05/2017 - 15:07

Forbes

Chess Legend Garry Kasparov Is Coming Out Of Retirement To Compete In St. Louis Tournament
Forbes
The 54-year-old chess legend will be competing at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis in the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz Competition from August 14-19 this year. Kasparov has been keeping himself busy in the past 12 years, learning ...

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Historic Sinquefield Cup Brings Top World Chess Talent to Saint Louis; Legendary World Champion Garry Kasparov ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Wed, 07/05/2017 - 08:10

Historic Sinquefield Cup Brings Top World Chess Talent to Saint Louis; Legendary World Champion Garry Kasparov ...
PR Newswire (press release)
The Sinquefield Cup, held at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) Aug. 2-12, 2017, will feature ten of the top chess players from around the globe competing for a total prize fund of $300,000. The tournament is the third of five ...

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Pizitz student wins state chess tournament - Vestavia Voice

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:26

Vestavia Voice

Pizitz student wins state chess tournament
Vestavia Voice
Sarvagna Velidandla won first place in the 2017 Alabama State Scholastic Chess Tournament, held March 11-12 in Madison, Alabama. Velidandla competed in the K-6 elementary section, and was the first place trophy winner on tie breaks. She went on to ...

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Eric Roberson: Chess champion, teacher, judge | Jax Daily Record ... - Jacksonville Daily Record

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Mon, 07/03/2017 - 09:02

Jacksonville Daily Record

Eric Roberson: Chess champion, teacher, judge | Jax Daily Record ...
Jacksonville Daily Record
Judge Eric Roberson didn't know it at the time, but he began preparing for his seat on the 4th Judicial Circuit bench not long after he graduated from Oceanway ...

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Chess Champion, Teacher, Judge - Jacksonville Daily Record

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Mon, 07/03/2017 - 09:02

Jacksonville Daily Record

Chess Champion, Teacher, Judge
Jacksonville Daily Record
In his senior year, Roberson won the Southeast United States Scholastic Chess Championship. Duval County Judge Gary Flower was Roberson's mentor when he was appointed to the county judiciary two years ago. Flower said the thought processes ...

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Good News — July 3: Lippman student competes at 'Super Bowl' for ... - Akron Beacon Journal

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Mon, 07/03/2017 - 00:53

Akron Beacon Journal

Good News — July 3: Lippman student competes at 'Super Bowl' for ...
Akron Beacon Journal
Hemma Svasti Bagley, who will be a seventh-grader at the Lippman School, recently competed at the United States Chess Women's Championship in Las ...

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Good News — July 3: Lippman student competes at 'Super Bowl' for ... - Akron Beacon Journal

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Sun, 07/02/2017 - 18:58

Akron Beacon Journal

Good News — July 3: Lippman student competes at 'Super Bowl' for ...
Akron Beacon Journal
Hemma Svasti Bagley, who will be a seventh-grader at the Lippman School, recently competed at the United States Chess Women's Championship in Las ...

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Alabama teen become US Master, fast chess prize winners, half time top pick - AL.com

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Sun, 07/02/2017 - 08:06

AL.com

Alabama teen become US Master, fast chess prize winners, half time top pick
AL.com
Adult and scholastic chess players from all over the state competed for top honors of being the best at "quick" and "blitz" chess. Scott Varagona, a former state champion, came very close to repeating his double victory from last year's event. This ...

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Alabama teen becomes US Chess Master, fast chess prize winners, half time top pick - AL.com

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Sun, 07/02/2017 - 02:00
Alabama teen becomes US Chess Master, fast chess prize winners, half time top pick  AL.com

Who is the fastest chess player in Alabama? That question was settled for now with the 2017 Alabama Quick & Blitz Chess Championship held on June 24 at ...

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