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Chess notes - The Boston Globe

World Chess Hall of Fame - Sat, 09/24/2016 - 14:34

The Boston Globe

Chess notes
The Boston Globe
The trophy will be on displayed at the World Chess Hall of Fame until then. The women's event was won by China after a very exciting last round victory over the defending Russians, who finished without a medal in fourth place. Poland was a surprise ...

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry - St. Louis Public Radio

World Chess Hall of Fame - Thu, 09/22/2016 - 05:35

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry
St. Louis Public Radio
In August 1986, a game of quick chess was played at the U.S. Open in Somerset, N.J. The board was vinyl, the pieces were plastic, and a Jerger wooden chess clock sat next to the board. While the set may have been common, the players were most certainly ...

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry - St. Louis Public Radio

World Chess Hall of Fame - Thu, 09/22/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry  St. Louis Public Radio

In August 1986, a game of quick chess was played at the U.S. Open in Somerset, N.J. The board was vinyl, the pieces were plastic, and a Jerger wooden chess.

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry - St. Louis Public Radio

World Chess Hall of Fame - Thu, 09/22/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry  St. Louis Public Radio

In August 1986, a game of quick chess was played at the U.S. Open in Somerset, N.J. The board was vinyl, the pieces were plastic, and a Jerger wooden chess.

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary - West End Word

World Chess Hall of Fame - Wed, 09/21/2016 - 18:38

West End Word

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary
West End Word
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary - Webster Kirkwood Times

World Chess Hall of Fame - Wed, 09/21/2016 - 08:23

Webster Kirkwood Times

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Webster Kirkwood Times
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary - South County Times

World Chess Hall of Fame - Wed, 09/21/2016 - 08:19

South County Times

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary
South County Times
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...

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Three new exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame - Chessbase News

World Chess Hall of Fame - Tue, 09/20/2016 - 02:00
Three new exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame  Chessbase News

9/20/2016 – The city of Saint Louis plays a substantial role in the chess boom in the US. The city hosts prestigious tournaments such as the Sinquefield Cup or ...

US Chess Team Wins Olympic Gold in Baku - Huffington Post

World Chess Hall of Fame - Sat, 09/17/2016 - 18:46

Huffington Post

US Chess Team Wins Olympic Gold in Baku
Huffington Post
The United States bested 170 teams and won the 42nd World Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan. At the closing ceremony last Tuesday, they received the gold medals and the traditional Azerbaijani hats - the papaqs. Sam Shankland raised the ...

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World Chess Hall of Fame Celebrates Five Years in Saint Louis, Debuts Three New Exhibitions Spanning Nearly Five ... - Broadway World

World Chess Hall of Fame - Fri, 09/16/2016 - 11:54

World Chess Hall of Fame Celebrates Five Years in Saint Louis, Debuts Three New Exhibitions Spanning Nearly Five ...
Broadway World
SAINT LOUIS, Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ This month, the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) in Saint Louis celebrates its five year anniversary. The organization opened its doors in Saint Louis in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from ...

World Chess Hall of Fame Celebrates Five Years in Saint Louis, Debuts Three New Exhibitions Spanning Nearly Five ... - PR Newswire (press release)

World Chess Hall of Fame - Fri, 09/16/2016 - 11:40

PR Newswire (press release)

World Chess Hall of Fame Celebrates Five Years in Saint Louis, Debuts Three New Exhibitions Spanning Nearly Five ...
PR Newswire (press release)
16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) in Saint Louis celebrates its five year anniversary. The organization opened its doors in Saint Louis in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around the world.

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STL Unveils Exclusive Art of Travel Print - AviationPros.com

World Chess Hall of Fame - Thu, 09/01/2016 - 15:30

AviationPros.com

STL Unveils Exclusive Art of Travel Print
AviationPros.com
... been featured in curated exhibitions by local organizations such as Craft Alliance, The Sheldon Art Galleries, The Missouri History Museum, The International Photography Hall of Fame, Griot Museum, Foundry Art Centre and the World Chess Hall of Fame.

Chess notes - The Boston Globe

World Chess Hall of Fame - Sat, 08/27/2016 - 14:13

The Boston Globe

Chess notes
The Boston Globe
Across the street is the World Chess Hall of Fame (www.WorldChesshof.org), which along with the US Chess Hall of Fame, has long been neglected; buried in basements and forgotten in Florida. That is until Sinquefield acquired the rights and brought it ...

Fall arts preview: Performances and programs promise to educate, entertain kids - STLtoday.com

World Chess Hall of Fame - Sat, 08/27/2016 - 09:01

STLtoday.com

Fall arts preview: Performances and programs promise to educate, entertain kids
STLtoday.com
“Kings, Queens and Castles,” a children's chess exhibit, continues at the World Chess Hall of Fame through Sept. 11 and then moves to the Magic House from Oct. 1 through Jan. 2. The exhibit, designed for kids ages 3 to 11, brings the game of chess to ...

Chess notes - The Boston Globe

World Chess Hall of Fame - Sat, 08/27/2016 - 02:00
Chess notes  The Boston Globe

Rex Sinquefield is 72 years old and very much interested in chess. He retired from Dimensional Fund Advisors, the investment firm he cofounded, in 2005.

Saint Louis Fashion Incubator Announces Inaugural Six Designers - Vital VOICE

World Chess Hall of Fame - Thu, 08/25/2016 - 11:33

Saint Louis Fashion Incubator Announces Inaugural Six Designers
Vital VOICE
Saint Louis Fashion Fund and the World Chess Hall of Fame have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind, designer chess challenge. “Dress for Chess”, offers the inaugural class of the Saint Louis Fashion Incubator the opportunity to design select pieces ...

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