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2017 US Junior and US Girls' Junior Champions Crowned in Saint Louis - PR Newswire (press release)

Tue, 07/18/2017 - 11:39

2017 US Junior and US Girls' Junior Champions Crowned in Saint Louis
PR Newswire (press release)
For the eighth consecutive year, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCCSCSL) hosted America's best and brightest young chess players in Saint Louis – the nation's Chess Capital – during the U.S. Junior Championship and, for the first ...

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Junior championships waged in stressful silence at Chess Club in ... - STLtoday.com

Mon, 07/17/2017 - 20:27

STLtoday.com

Junior championships waged in stressful silence at Chess Club in ...
STLtoday.com
The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis has become the epicenter of chess in the United States. The tournaments held there are silent, grueling ...

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Junior chess championships waged in stressful silence - STLtoday.com

Mon, 07/17/2017 - 20:22

STLtoday.com

Junior chess championships waged in stressful silence
STLtoday.com
The world's tallest chess piece — a 14-foot-6-inch king — makes the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis hard to miss. But if it weren't for the two red, white and blue banners, a passerby would have no idea that inside the club, tucked ...

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Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return - Southeast Missourian

Mon, 07/17/2017 - 00:04

Southeast Missourian

Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return
Southeast Missourian
"I think it's quite a compliment to the city of St. Louis that he would choose this venue to come back," said billionaire Rex Sinquefield, who founded the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis in 2008. "It's really an exciting and happy day in ...
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Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return - New Jersey Herald

Sun, 07/16/2017 - 22:41

Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return
New Jersey Herald
Kasparov, who has been retired from competitive play since 2005, is returning to competition on Aug. 14-19, 2017, at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Invision for Invision for Saint Louis Chess Club/AP Images)

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Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return - The ... - The Mainichi

Sun, 07/16/2017 - 20:08

The Mainichi

Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return - The ...
The Mainichi
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Chess legend Garry Kasparov didn't need any arm-twisting to be persuaded to return to competition next month in St. Louis. In fact, it was ...

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Chess notes - The Boston Globe

Sun, 07/16/2017 - 14:09

Chess notes
The Boston Globe
Today's game is from the current US Junior Championship being held at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis . After five rounds, we find a somewhat surprising leader in Utah native Kayden Troff, who was not really considered a contender ...

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Utah chess prodigy aims for national title, Mormon mission - Daily Herald

Sun, 07/16/2017 - 01:56

Daily Herald

Utah chess prodigy aims for national title, Mormon mission
Daily Herald
... than 21 in hopes of winning his second U.S. Junior Championship. One of his mentors said his chances look good. “He is one of the hardest-working kids in the game,” said Tony Rich, executive director of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St ...

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Chess legend Kasparov to return to competition - Texarkana Gazette

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 21:03

Texarkana Gazette

Chess legend Kasparov to return to competition
Texarkana Gazette
"I think it's quite a compliment to the city of St. Louis that he would choose this venue to come back," said billionaire Rex Sinquefield, who founded the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis in 2008. Kasparov, who is from Russia but became a ...

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Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return - The Spokesman-Review

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 15:41

The Spokesman-Review

Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return
The Spokesman-Review
“I think it's quite a compliment to the city of St. Louis that he would choose this venue to come back,” said billionaire Rex Sinquefield, who founded the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis in 2008. “It's really an exciting and happy day in ...

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Chess Legend Kasparov Picks St. Louis Competition for Return - U.S. News & World Report

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 10:28

U.S. News & World Report

Chess Legend Kasparov Picks St. Louis Competition for Return
U.S. News & World Report
... has been retired from competitive play since 2005, is returning to competition on Aug. 14-19, 2017, at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Invision for Invision for Saint Louis Chess Club/AP Images) The ...

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Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return - ABC News

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 10:24

Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return
ABC News
Kasparov, who has been retired from competitive play since 2005, is returning to competition on Aug. 14-19, 2017, at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Invision for Invision for Saint Louis Chess Club/AP Images)more +.

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Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return - Seattle Times

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 10:23

Seattle Times

Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return
Seattle Times
Kasparov, who has been retired from competitive play since 2005, is returning to competition on Aug. 14-19, 2017, at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Invision for Invision for Saint Louis Chess Club/AP Images) ...

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Utah chess prodigy aims for national title, Mormon mission - Washington Times

Fri, 07/14/2017 - 02:06

Utah chess prodigy aims for national title, Mormon mission
Washington Times
WEST JORDAN, Utah (AP) - Kayden Troff's passion for chess began at age 3 and will reach new heights when the 19-year-old competes for his second national championship in July. But win or lose, the West Jordan native then will give up the game he loves ...

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Utah chess prodigy aims for national title, Mormon mission - Bryan-College Station Eagle

Fri, 07/14/2017 - 02:02

Utah chess prodigy aims for national title, Mormon mission
Bryan-College Station Eagle
WEST JORDAN, Utah (AP) — Kayden Troff's passion for chess began at age 3 and will reach new heights when the 19-year-old competes for his second national championship in July. But win or lose, the West Jordan native then will give up the game he ...

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Designers to create 'World's First Chess Uniform' in St. Louis - KMOV.com

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 10:45

KMOV.com

Designers to create 'World's First Chess Uniform' in St. Louis
KMOV.com
The winner will be revealed on August 1 during the opening ceremonies for the Sinquefield Cup, a prestigious international chess tournament being held at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL). You can buy tickets for the event by ...

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She grew up playing chess on the streets of Havana. Now she's among the best in the US - Miami Herald

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 06:27

Miami Herald

She grew up playing chess on the streets of Havana. Now she's among the best in the US
Miami Herald
She studies chess eight hours a day at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, is a junior member of the Chess Excellence program at nearby Webster University — and is taking online courses for high school freshmen. She has no plans to ...

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Does your kid have a wild imagination? He or she could become an Invention Scout - STLtoday.com

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 00:02

STLtoday.com

Does your kid have a wild imagination? He or she could become an Invention Scout
STLtoday.com
She and her husband, Rex, have a home in St. Louis and are the founders of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. When campers arrive at the Invention Lab, they can either come up with their own ideas about what to create, or leaders will ...

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A July 4 tradition: Chess in Philly at the World Open - Washington Times

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 09:37

Washington Times

A July 4 tradition: Chess in Philly at the World Open
Washington Times
Former world champion Garry Kasparov, among the greatest ever to play the game, is coming out of retirement next month to play in a rapid and blitz tournament to be held following the Sinquefield Tournament at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St.

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Chess legend Kasparov picks STL to come out of retirement | Joe's ... - STLtoday.com

Mon, 07/10/2017 - 11:30

STLtoday.com

Chess legend Kasparov picks STL to come out of retirement | Joe's ...
STLtoday.com
Former world champ to play in rated games for first time since '05.

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