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On Chess: Topalov the Magician is now appearing at the Sinquefield Cup - St. Louis Public Radio

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Wed, 08/26/2015 - 19:38

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Topalov the Magician is now appearing at the Sinquefield Cup
St. Louis Public Radio
For someone to win an elite chess tournament a combination of elements must align. The player must be in top shape, his opening preparation must be sharp and up-to-date, his game has to be strong, his tactics good, his endgames subtle, and his decision ...

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Third Sinquefield Cup highlights competition's growth - St. Louis Public Radio

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Wed, 08/26/2015 - 16:00

St. Louis Public Radio

Third Sinquefield Cup highlights competition's growth
St. Louis Public Radio
Among the new elements this year is an extensive media center at the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, which hosts the event. Games have previously featured professional commentators providing insight into games on livestreams.

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Wesley So fights to stay in top 10 of chess rankings - Rappler

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Tue, 08/25/2015 - 05:17

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Wesley So fights to stay in top 10 of chess rankings
Rappler
MANILA, Philippines - If the monthly Elo rating of the world's top players were to be released now, Wesley So would have tumbled out of the elite top 10. But there are 6 rounds left in the Sinquefield Cup, the year's strongest chess tournament, being ...

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Celebrated chess player leaves Italy team to play for St. Louis - fox2now.com

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Mon, 08/24/2015 - 14:04

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Celebrated chess player leaves Italy team to play for St. Louis
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The last time the U.S. won the tournament was in 1976. The U.S. will field a team next year with three of the world's top 10 players _ Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura and Wesley So. A few dozen people gathered last month at the Chess Club and Scholastic ...
Game on with Back-2-School chess tournament and Sinquefield Cup top playersAL.com
The most important chess tournament in US history is about to kick off in St ...Business Insider
Celebrated chess grandmaster makes his move – to St. LouisSTLtoday.com
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School upgrades, new programs touted as students head back to class - 7Online WSVN-TV

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Sun, 08/23/2015 - 19:15

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School upgrades, new programs touted as students head back to class
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We have scholastic chess for all our second and third grade students, whereas part of our math curriculum is teaching analytical skills, strategic thinking skills, collaboration. We have over 34,000 students there," he said. Above all, administrators ...

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Anand opens vs. Nakamura - The Hindu

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Sun, 08/23/2015 - 15:11

The Hindu

Anand opens vs. Nakamura
The Hindu
The elite of world chess will be seen in action over nine rounds, spread over the next 10 days, at the Cless Club and Scholastic Centre. With the World's top seven ranked players forming part of the 10-player field, this could well be the strongest ...

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Celebrated chess grandmaster makes his move -- to St. Louis - STLtoday.com

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Sat, 08/22/2015 - 12:00

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Celebrated chess grandmaster makes his move -- to St. Louis
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At a reception last month, a few dozen people gathered in the Central West End at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis to welcome Caruana, the newest addition to the city's acclaimed chess scene. Last year, at the Sinquefield Cup — named ...

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Game on with Back-2-School chess tournament and Sinquefield Cup top players - AL.com

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Sat, 08/22/2015 - 09:04

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Game on with Back-2-School chess tournament and Sinquefield Cup top players
AL.com
Game on! Friends off the board but when the chess clock begins they become tough competitors. The annual Back-2-School Scholastic Chess Tournament kicked off the new school year. K-12 chess players from north-central Alabama came to Birmingham for ...
World's Most Elite Grandmasters Compete at 2015 Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis ...Broadway World

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World's Most Elite Grandmasters Compete at 2015 Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis ... - Broadway World

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Sat, 08/22/2015 - 04:43

World's Most Elite Grandmasters Compete at 2015 Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis ...
Broadway World
St Louis, MO -- Ten of the top chess players will compete in the third annual Sinquefield Cup, today, August 22 through September 3, 2015 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL). The Sinquefield Cup is the second stop on the ...

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Nola.com: Events leading up to Katrina anniversary - FOX 8 News WVUE-TV

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 08/21/2015 - 16:01

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Nola.com: Events leading up to Katrina anniversary
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New Orleans Chess Fest Rosa Keller Library, 4300 S. Broad St. To mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, chess master Jude Acers will play simultaneous chess games against 29 local scholastic chess players, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. The goal is to help ...

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Bud Light creates NFL team-specific cans - 5 things you don't need to know but ... - St. Louis Business Journal

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 08/20/2015 - 07:09

St. Louis Business Journal

Bud Light creates NFL team-specific cans - 5 things you don't need to know but ...
St. Louis Business Journal
1. Taste of St. Louis announced Grant MacPherson as this year's headlining celebrity chef. Taste of St. Louis takes place at the Chesterfield Amphitheatre from Sept. 18-20. 2. The Third Annual Sinquefield Cup will be held in St. Louis from Aug. 22 to Sept.

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Indian American Chess Whiz Akshat Chandra from NJ wins the US Junior Chess ... - The Indian Panorama

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 08/20/2015 - 02:41

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Indian American Chess Whiz Akshat Chandra from NJ wins the US Junior Chess ...
The Indian Panorama
... United States Junior Chess Championship (an invitation-only event reserved for the highest ranked juniors under 20 in the U.S.). The nine-round tournament was held at the prestigious Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis from July 6 to ...

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On Chess: St. Louis goes international – again – with Sinquefield Cup - St. Louis Public Radio

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Wed, 08/19/2015 - 22:29

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: St. Louis goes international – again – with Sinquefield Cup
St. Louis Public Radio
Alejandro Ramirez has become a frequent guest of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, through roles as both the Club's Resident Grandmaster rotation and as a player in the nation's elite events. On Chess is provided by the Chess Club and ...

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Immigrant ready to attain 'ultimate success' as a Gates scholar - nwitimes.com

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Wed, 08/19/2015 - 20:35

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Immigrant ready to attain 'ultimate success' as a Gates scholar
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Salami graduated this year from Thornridge High School with a 4.26 grade point average and was a member of the Scholastic Bowl team, Science Club, chess team and Black History Committee. He served as co-captain of the THS football team and also ...

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Fresno hosts 6th Annual Central California Chess Open - Fresno Bee

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Mon, 08/17/2015 - 23:59

Fresno hosts 6th Annual Central California Chess Open
Fresno Bee
Bryce and Brett have been the only two individual State Scholastic Chess Champions from the Central Valley, Lopez said, and have been instrumental in contributing to Coalinga's 16 Chess State Championships. The tournament, held at the DoubleTree ...

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Rising chess stars win Alabama annual tournament and a remarkable king's journey - AL.com

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Sun, 08/16/2015 - 08:05

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Rising chess stars win Alabama annual tournament and a remarkable king's journey
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US Chess Federation and Alabama Chess Federation memberships required. Sponsored by CaesarChess, Alabama Chess Federation and Samford University. Central Alabama Scholastic Tournament. September 5-6. Samford University, Dwight Beeson ...

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South Florida 100 Forum Aug. 16 - Sun Sentinel

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 08/14/2015 - 12:54

Sun Sentinel

South Florida 100 Forum Aug. 16
Sun Sentinel
Looking ahead: The City of Sunrise was named the United States Chess Federation's national 2015 Chess City of the Year. Broward is the national epicenter of scholastic chess because of amazing partnerships, including Broward County School Board, BSO, ...

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Indian American Chess Whiz Akshat Chandra from NJ wins the US Junior Chess ... - The Indian Panorama

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 08/14/2015 - 01:46

The Indian Panorama

Indian American Chess Whiz Akshat Chandra from NJ wins the US Junior Chess ...
The Indian Panorama
The nine-round tournament was held at the prestigious Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis from July 6 to July 15. The tense race for first place remained undecided until the final round when International Master Akshat Chandra emerged ...

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Spare Times for Children for Aug. 14-20 - New York Times

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Thu, 08/13/2015 - 17:21

New York Times

Spare Times for Children for Aug. 14-20
New York Times
This free event exercises mental muscle, as chess players gather for a day of competition and clinics. The fun will range from chess instruction for absolute beginners to United States Chess Federation Scholastic tournaments for students in grades 1 ...

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On Chess: John Michael Burke, 14, is rising quickly - St. Louis Public Radio

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Wed, 08/12/2015 - 18:06

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: John Michael Burke, 14, is rising quickly
St. Louis Public Radio
This past June, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis held the strongest U.S. Junior Closed Championship (an invitation-only event reserved for the highest ranked juniors under 20 in the U.S.) in its history. Much has already been said and ...
New Jersey teenager Akshat Chandra wins the US Junior Chess championshipThe American Bazaar

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