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Theory on The Origin of Chess - IT Business Net (press release)

Fri, 08/18/2017 - 08:07

Theory on The Origin of Chess
IT Business Net (press release)
The evolution of chess is a fascinating aspect of world history. Today, online chess playing forums have brought chess to the masses. Online chess forums allow players to hone their skills and enjoy competitive play. Scholastic initiatives, on the ...

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Theory on The Origin of Chess - Markets Insider

Fri, 08/18/2017 - 07:22

Theory on The Origin of Chess
Markets Insider
Scholastic programs frequently offer classes, tournaments, lectures and private lessons. The House of Staunton is a proud supporter of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, a first-rate scholastic chess center. About The House of Staunton ...

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Garry Kasparov Returns, Briefly, to Chess - The New Yorker

Fri, 08/18/2017 - 02:00
Garry Kasparov Returns, Briefly, to Chess  The New Yorker

Louisa Thomas on Garry Kasparov's appearance at a chess tournament in St. Louis, where he faced off against the younger Russian player Sergey Karjakin, ...

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Chess legend comes out of retirement to play in STL - KSDK

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 19:05

KSDK

Chess legend comes out of retirement to play in STL
KSDK
“Gary Kasparov is probably the best chess player who has ever lived,” said Tony Rich, executive director of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. Kasparov was a world champion at age 22 and was the number-one ranked player in the world for ...

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On Chess: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave wins his first super tournament and propels to No. 2 spot - KBIA

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 06:21

KBIA

On Chess: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave wins his first super tournament and propels to No. 2 spot
KBIA
The third leg of the annual Grand Chess Tour, the Sinquefield Cup, once again took place at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis from Aug. 1-12. The entire event was a close race, ending in a nail biting finale. The tournament has a ...

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On Chess: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave wins his first super tournament and propels to No. 2 spot - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 08/17/2017 - 05:23

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave wins his first super tournament and propels to No. 2 spot
St. Louis Public Radio
The third leg of the annual Grand Chess Tour, the Sinquefield Cup, once again took place at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis from Aug. 1-12. The entire event was a close race, ending in a nail biting finale. The tournament has a ...

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Garry Kasparov suffers first loss in comeback chess event - Hindustan Times

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 06:20

Hindustan Times

Garry Kasparov suffers first loss in comeback chess event
Hindustan Times
Garry Kasparov lost to fellow Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi on day two of the Grand Chess Tour Rapid and Blitz tournament in St Louis. Kasparov, who left the game in order to pursue a career in politics, will need some wins if he wants to move up in the ...
Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Named 2017 Sinquefield Cup ChampionMarkets Insider
Kasparov suffers first loss in comeback eventArab News
Chess legend Kasparov rolls back the years in competitive return ...THE BUSINESS TIMES
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Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Named 2017 Sinquefield Cup Champion - Markets Insider

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 19:54

New Straits Times Online

Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Named 2017 Sinquefield Cup Champion
Markets Insider
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- After nine intense days of competition against the most elite chess players in the world, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) crowned Maxime Vachier-Lagrave as the champion of the ...
Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz: Viswanathan Anand has disastrous Day 1; Garry Kasparov impresses on returnFirstpost
Chess: Kasparov suffers first loss in comeback eventNew Straits Times Online
Kasparov rolls back the years in competitive returnSaudi Gazette

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Maxime Maximus: Vachier-Lagrave captures strong Sinquefield Cup - Washington Times

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 12:22

Washington Times

Maxime Maximus: Vachier-Lagrave captures strong Sinquefield Cup
Washington Times
With the best result of his career, French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave topped a world-class field to win the 5th Sinquefield Cup, with an undefeated score of 6-3 at the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center. A half-point back in the 10-grandmaster ...
Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Named 2017 Sinquefield Cup ChampionPR Newswire (press release)

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Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz: Viswanathan Anand has disastrous Day 1; Garry Kasparov impresses on return - Firstpost

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 10:06

Firstpost

Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz: Viswanathan Anand has disastrous Day 1; Garry Kasparov impresses on return
Firstpost
On a day when the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis witnessed a surge in the number of spectators due to the interest that Kasparov's comeback had generated, the cramped playing hall was found to be inadequate to hold all the spectators ...

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Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Named 2017 Sinquefield Cup Champion - PR Newswire (press release)

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 09:56

Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Named 2017 Sinquefield Cup Champion
PR Newswire (press release)
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- After nine intense days of competition against the most elite chess players in the world, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) crowned Maxime Vachier-Lagrave as the champion of the ...
Maxime Maximus — Vachier-Lagrave bests elite field at SinquefieldWashington Times

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Chess legend Kasparov rolls back the years in competitive return - The Times of Israel

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 07:13

The Times of Israel

Chess legend Kasparov rolls back the years in competitive return
The Times of Israel
Grandmaster chess player Garry Kasparov, left, makes the first move as he plays grandmaster Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the opening round of the Grand Chess Tour at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center in St. Louis, August 14, 2017. (AFP/BILL ...
Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz: All eyes on Garry Kasparov as former champion returns to chess after 12 yearsFirstpost
Chess: Kasparov ties Karjakin in first comeback matchChannel NewsAsia

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Maxime Maximus — Vachier-Lagrave bests elite field at Sinquefield - Washington Times

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 06:54

Maxime Maximus — Vachier-Lagrave bests elite field at Sinquefield
Washington Times
With the best result of his career, French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave topped a world-class field to win the 5th Sinquefield Cup, with an undefeated score of 6-3 at the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center. A half-point back in the 10-grandmaster ...

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Chess legend Garry Kasparov rolls back the years in competitive return - Hindustan Times

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 04:42

Firstpost

Chess legend Garry Kasparov rolls back the years in competitive return
Hindustan Times
The 54-year-old Kasparov, whose genius has left a wide mark on the history of chess, has briefly come out of retirement “kicking and fighting” to compete this week at the Rapid and Blitz tournament in St. Louis. It remains to be seen whether he can ...
Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz: All eyes on Garry Kasparov as former champion returns to chess after 12 yearsFirstpost
Chess: Kasparov ties Karjakin in first comeback matchChannel NewsAsia

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The House of Staunton Debuted New Commemorative Chess Set at Sinquefield Cup Chess Tournament - Markets Insider

Mon, 08/14/2017 - 19:55

The House of Staunton Debuted New Commemorative Chess Set at Sinquefield Cup Chess Tournament
Markets Insider
This year, the world's top ten players met at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center in St. Louis in early August to compete in nine grueling rounds of chess. This year's tournament ended on the 12th of August, and the winner will receive $75,000 and ...

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Nick's English Hut honored by Mayor Hamilton - Indiana Daily Student

Mon, 08/14/2017 - 18:32

Indiana Daily Student

Nick's English Hut honored by Mayor Hamilton
Indiana Daily Student
Cristian Medina, president of the Bloomington Indiana Scholastic Chess Club, said he asked Nick's if he could set up a few tables for the chess club at the block party and was pleased when they said yes. “I've been in Bloomington for 12 years,” Medina ...

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The House of Staunton Debuted New Commemorative Chess Set at Sinquefield Cup Chess Tournament - Broadway World

Mon, 08/14/2017 - 17:50

The House of Staunton Debuted New Commemorative Chess Set at Sinquefield Cup Chess Tournament
Broadway World
This year, the world's top ten players met at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center in St. Louis in early August to compete in nine grueling rounds of chess. This year's tournament ended on the 12th of August, and the winner will receive $75,000 and ...

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Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz: All eyes on Garry Kasparov as former champion returns to chess after 12 years - Firstpost

Mon, 08/14/2017 - 06:25

Channel NewsAsia

Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz: All eyes on Garry Kasparov as former champion returns to chess after 12 years
Firstpost
The Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz event started off at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis on Sunday evening as a relaxed and jovial affair, despite being next leg of the Grand Chess Tour with equal weightage of Grand Prix points. It will ...
Chess: Kasparov ties Karjakin in first comeback matchChannel NewsAsia
Chess legend Kasparov rolls back the years in competitive returnNew Straits Times Online

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The Wait Is Kaspar-over - Chess.com

Sun, 08/13/2017 - 20:42

Chess.com

The Wait Is Kaspar-over
Chess.com
It has been 4539 days since GM Garry Kasparov played a rated chess game. Internet and St. Louis Chess Club audiences, neither of which even existed a dozen years ago, will only have to wait one more to see the 13th World Champion end the streak. Most ...

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Chess notes - The Boston Globe

Sat, 08/12/2017 - 13:26

Chess notes
The Boston Globe
13-19), also at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (https://saintlouischessclub.org/). It starts the day after the cup ends and features the return of the legendary Garry Kasparov to competitive chess. We will see how much he has left ...

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