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Checkmate: Nonagenarian chess whiz influences generations of players - Dearborn Press and Guide
Dearborn Press and Guide
Checkmate: Nonagenarian chess whiz influences generations of players
Dearborn Press and Guide
Frank Maguire, 90, plays a game of chess in his west Dearborn home. The nonagenarian taught his son, Mike, to play 50 years ago, and Mike in turn has taught scores of students the game as a chess coach in Indiana. Elizabeth Barbieri -- For The Press & ...
Dearborn Press and Guide
Frank Maguire, 90, plays a game of chess in his west Dearborn home. The nonagenarian taught his son, Mike, to play 50 years ago, and Mike in turn has taught scores of students the game as a chess coach in Indiana. Elizabeth Barbieri -- For The Press & ...
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Spirits are high after vandalized windows are replaced at metro-east school - Belleville News-Democrat
Belleville News-Democrat
Spirits are high after vandalized windows are replaced at metro-east school
Belleville News-Democrat
We have a grant from the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis to teach chess to the first-graders, third-, fourth- and fifth-graders,” Nickerson said. And because of a grant provided by Chavius, the school will offer a robotic program for ...
Belleville News-Democrat
We have a grant from the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis to teach chess to the first-graders, third-, fourth- and fifth-graders,” Nickerson said. And because of a grant provided by Chavius, the school will offer a robotic program for ...
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Why kids need monsters and magic, even in tumultuous times - Omaha World-Herald
Omaha World-Herald
Why kids need monsters and magic, even in tumultuous times
Omaha World-Herald
This book cover image released by Scholastic Inc., shows the cover for the U.S. trade paperback editions of J.K. Rowling's blockbuster "Harry Potter" series. The new edition of "Sorcerer's Stone" is scheduled for September, the 15th anniversary of ...
Omaha World-Herald
This book cover image released by Scholastic Inc., shows the cover for the U.S. trade paperback editions of J.K. Rowling's blockbuster "Harry Potter" series. The new edition of "Sorcerer's Stone" is scheduled for September, the 15th anniversary of ...
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Charles Krauthammer: To each his own Olympics - STLtoday.com
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Charles Krauthammer: To each his own Olympics
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Chess legend Garry Kasparov (left) plays Magnus Carlsen during a grandmaster exhibition team tournament at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. Looking on are Fabiano Caruana and founder Rex Sinquefield.
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Chess legend Garry Kasparov (left) plays Magnus Carlsen during a grandmaster exhibition team tournament at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. Looking on are Fabiano Caruana and founder Rex Sinquefield.
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On Chess: St. Louis' reputation as chess capital grows as another grand master makes the city home - St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
On Chess: St. Louis' reputation as chess capital grows as another grand master makes the city home
St. Louis Public Radio
On Chess is provided by the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. Alejandro Ramirez became FIDE Master at the age of 9, an International Master at 13, and earned his Grandmaster title by the age of 15. That achievement set Ramirez as the first ...
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St. Louis Public Radio
On Chess is provided by the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. Alejandro Ramirez became FIDE Master at the age of 9, an International Master at 13, and earned his Grandmaster title by the age of 15. That achievement set Ramirez as the first ...
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Alex Shabalov, Gil Popilski top the chess field at 117th U.S. Open - Washington Times
Alex Shabalov, Gil Popilski top the chess field at 117th U.S. Open
Washington Times
In addition to the U.S. Open, 10 of the world's top grandmasters have begun play in the 2016 Sinquefield Cup, being played at the Scholastic Center and Chess Club of St. Louis. French superstar Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has been one of the hottest players ...
Washington Times
In addition to the U.S. Open, 10 of the world's top grandmasters have begun play in the 2016 Sinquefield Cup, being played at the Scholastic Center and Chess Club of St. Louis. French superstar Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has been one of the hottest players ...
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Summertime chess, one of the greatest and American takes down World Champ - AL.com
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Summertime chess, one of the greatest and American takes down World Champ
AL.com
September 4, UAH Scholastic Team Tournament at UAH Charger Union, Huntsville, will be a K-12, four-round team tournament. Four-person school teams will compete by age and grade. For more information see the Alabama Chess Federation calendar ...
AL.com
September 4, UAH Scholastic Team Tournament at UAH Charger Union, Huntsville, will be a K-12, four-round team tournament. Four-person school teams will compete by age and grade. For more information see the Alabama Chess Federation calendar ...
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Summer Knights chess tourney set for Aug. 27 - Madison Record
Madison Record
Summer Knights chess tourney set for Aug. 27
Madison Record
MADISON – Madison City Chess League has opened registration for the first tournament of the school year, Summer Knights. Heritage Elementary School will host Summer Knights scholastic chess tournament on Aug. 27. “This tournament is targeted for ...
Madison Record
MADISON – Madison City Chess League has opened registration for the first tournament of the school year, Summer Knights. Heritage Elementary School will host Summer Knights scholastic chess tournament on Aug. 27. “This tournament is targeted for ...
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Concord-Carlisle Chess Club to host Chess Week - Wicked Local
Wicked Local
Concord-Carlisle Chess Club to host Chess Week
Wicked Local
The Concord-Carlisle Chess Club will offer its special Chess Week again this summer for students entering grades 4-8. The club meets each day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22-26, at Concord-Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St., Concord. Life chess master ...
Wicked Local
The Concord-Carlisle Chess Club will offer its special Chess Week again this summer for students entering grades 4-8. The club meets each day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22-26, at Concord-Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St., Concord. Life chess master ...
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On Chess: Sinquefield Cup brings the best in chess to the Midwest - St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
On Chess: Sinquefield Cup brings the best in chess to the Midwest
St. Louis Public Radio
As athletes from all over the world are headed to Rio for the summer Olympics, the best chess players in the world will gather in the chess capital of the U.S. to battle it out over 64 squares. The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will ...
St. Louis Public Radio
As athletes from all over the world are headed to Rio for the summer Olympics, the best chess players in the world will gather in the chess capital of the U.S. to battle it out over 64 squares. The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will ...
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New teachers union president in District 207 - Chicago Daily Herald
New teachers union president in District 207
Chicago Daily Herald
Panzilius is entering his 20th year at District 207, having spent most of that time at Maine West. He served on the union's contract negotiations committee twice. He has been a scholastic bowl coach, supervisor to the chess club, and is currently ...
Chicago Daily Herald
Panzilius is entering his 20th year at District 207, having spent most of that time at Maine West. He served on the union's contract negotiations committee twice. He has been a scholastic bowl coach, supervisor to the chess club, and is currently ...
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Why is St. Louis such a hub for chess? Plus, 7 things you should know about the 'immortal game' - St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
Why is St. Louis such a hub for chess? Plus, 7 things you should know about the 'immortal game'
St. Louis Public Radio
On Tuesday, St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh was joined in studio by Tony Rich, the executive director of the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center, to discuss St. Louis' relationship with chess. We also spoke with David Shenk, author of “The ...
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St. Louis Public Radio
On Tuesday, St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh was joined in studio by Tony Rich, the executive director of the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center, to discuss St. Louis' relationship with chess. We also spoke with David Shenk, author of “The ...
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Why has the 'immortal game' of chess withstood the test of time? - St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio
Why has the 'immortal game' of chess withstood the test of time?
St. Louis Public Radio
On Tuesday, St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh was joined in studio by Tony Rich, the executive director of the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center, to discuss St. Louis' relationship with chess. We also spoke with David Shenk, author of “The ...
St. Louis Public Radio
On Tuesday, St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh was joined in studio by Tony Rich, the executive director of the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center, to discuss St. Louis' relationship with chess. We also spoke with David Shenk, author of “The ...
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East Fishkill's Brandon Wang, 11-year-old chessmaster - Poughkeepsie Journal
Poughkeepsie Journal
East Fishkill's Brandon Wang, 11-year-old chessmaster
Poughkeepsie Journal
Because within two months of Brandon Wang learning to play chess, with his rapid progress, Geng Wang soon realized that not only was there little more he could teach his son about the game, but he likely would have lost badly if he tried to compete ...
Poughkeepsie Journal
Because within two months of Brandon Wang learning to play chess, with his rapid progress, Geng Wang soon realized that not only was there little more he could teach his son about the game, but he likely would have lost badly if he tried to compete ...
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Xiong leads summer youth movement with U.S. junior win - Washington Times
Washington Times
Xiong leads summer youth movement with U.S. junior win
Washington Times
Texas GM Jeffery Xiong will head to the world junior tournament in India with a boatload of momentum, having won his first national title last month at the U.S. Junior Championship, played at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. It was ...
Washington Times
Texas GM Jeffery Xiong will head to the world junior tournament in India with a boatload of momentum, having won his first national title last month at the U.S. Junior Championship, played at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. It was ...
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Thomas Pope: Looks like surf's up for 2020 Games - Fayetteville Observer
Thomas Pope: Looks like surf's up for 2020 Games
Fayetteville Observer
I never understood why Sports Illustrated devoted so much space to Bobby Fischer and chess. Great story ... Nominations for those must be sent to Scholastic Sports Editor Earl Vaughan Jr. (vaughane@fayobserver.com) by noon each Monday. You'll need to ...
Fayetteville Observer
I never understood why Sports Illustrated devoted so much space to Bobby Fischer and chess. Great story ... Nominations for those must be sent to Scholastic Sports Editor Earl Vaughan Jr. (vaughane@fayobserver.com) by noon each Monday. You'll need to ...
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Chess notes - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
Chess notes
The Boston Globe
During the recent US Junior Chess Championship, I was fortunate to be able talk with Tony Rich, the executive director of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. The focal point of American chess has shifted radically from New York City ...
The Boston Globe
During the recent US Junior Chess Championship, I was fortunate to be able talk with Tony Rich, the executive director of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. The focal point of American chess has shifted radically from New York City ...
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Thank you, Don Edwards - Lexington Herald Leader
Lexington Herald Leader
Thank you, Don Edwards
Lexington Herald Leader
I first met Herald-Leader columnist Don Edwards in 1996 while participating in the Scholastic State Chess Championship as a sixth grader. I remember him walking down the aisles and stopping at various boards to observe. Each round, he stopped at my ...
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Lexington Herald Leader
I first met Herald-Leader columnist Don Edwards in 1996 while participating in the Scholastic State Chess Championship as a sixth grader. I remember him walking down the aisles and stopping at various boards to observe. Each round, he stopped at my ...
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2016 Sinquefield Cup Spotlights International Chess Competition in Saint Louis - Yahoo Finance
2016 Sinquefield Cup Spotlights International Chess Competition in Saint Louis
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ST. LOUIS, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- It is the summer of sports – but Rio is not the only international competition gaining attention in August. The world's top chess players are headed to the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL ...
Wesley braces for 2016 Sinquefield Cup | The Manila Times OnlineThe Manila Times
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Yahoo Finance
ST. LOUIS, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- It is the summer of sports – but Rio is not the only international competition gaining attention in August. The world's top chess players are headed to the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL ...
Wesley braces for 2016 Sinquefield Cup | The Manila Times OnlineThe Manila Times
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2016 Sinquefield Cup Spotlights International Chess Competition in Saint Louis - PR Newswire (press release)
2016 Sinquefield Cup Spotlights International Chess Competition in Saint Louis
PR Newswire (press release)
The world's top chess players are headed to the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL), located in the U.S. Chess Capital, Aug. 5-16, to compete for a total prize fund of $300,000 in the pinnacle of chess tournaments held on U.S. soil ...
PR Newswire (press release)
The world's top chess players are headed to the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL), located in the U.S. Chess Capital, Aug. 5-16, to compete for a total prize fund of $300,000 in the pinnacle of chess tournaments held on U.S. soil ...
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