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Jeh Pandole and Ahaan Bhansali advance - The Hindu

Wed, 07/20/2016 - 19:33

Jeh Pandole and Ahaan Bhansali advance
The Hindu
The Indian Chess School's Kotak Mutual Fund scholastic & blitz chess championship as part of its International Chess Day celebrations have attracted more than 100 FIDE-rated players. Matches will be held in the under-8, u-10, u-12 and u-15 boys' and ...

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Achievers - NewsOK.com

Wed, 07/20/2016 - 00:03

Achievers
NewsOK.com
•Veronika Zilajeva, 16, a Westmoore High School sophomore, became the first female Oklahoma resident of any age to win a mixed scholastic and adult players U.S. Chess Federation-rated, top open-section chess tournament, according to a news release.

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15-year-old Chess Prodigy Crowned 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Champion in Saint Louis - PR Newswire (press release)

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 15:21

PR Newswire (press release)

15-year-old Chess Prodigy Crowned 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Champion in Saint Louis
PR Newswire (press release)
At only 15-years-old, Jeffery Xiong of Coppell, Texas, came out on top at the 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Championship - the most prestigious tournament for American chess players under 21 years of age – held at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of ...

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Indian ambassador to United States speaks at the University of Texas at Dallas - Dallas Morning News

Mon, 07/18/2016 - 18:36

Dallas Morning News

Indian ambassador to United States speaks at the University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas Morning News
Hosted by the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, the prestigious tournament featured 10 of the top players under 21 in the United States. For more results, visit uschesschamps.com. Upcoming events. Through Thursday. The Asian Film Festival ...

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Chess club hosts Grand Prix tournament - Madison Record

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 10:19

Madison Record

Chess club hosts Grand Prix tournament
Madison Record
In addition, Huntsville Chess Club is sponsoring a new scholastic club team to provide a venue for young players, including home-schoolers, who currently have no school team. In Alabama, scholastic club teams compete in a separate category from school ...

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Dozens of downtown Naperville businesses to celebrate new Potter book - Chicago Tribune

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 19:38

Chicago Tribune

Dozens of downtown Naperville businesses to celebrate new Potter book
Chicago Tribune
Muggles, many in costume, turned out for a previous Harry Potter book release event that brought thousands to downtown Naperville. Muggles, many in costume, turned out for a previous Harry Potter book release event that brought thousands to downtown ...

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On Chess: Kayden Troff is first grandmaster to earn Eagle Scout rank - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 05:30

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Kayden Troff is first grandmaster to earn Eagle Scout rank
St. Louis Public Radio
The correlation between scout service and chess is an easy one to make. Through the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, spearheaded by Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield, chess has already helped thousands of kids in the St. Louis area improve ...

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School seeks help buying new computers: SM-FC officials look to community for installing better tech at local campus - San Mateo Daily Journal

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 03:40

School seeks help buying new computers: SM-FC officials look to community for installing better tech at local campus
San Mateo Daily Journal
More tablets are necessary to help some Bayside STEM Academy students catch up to their grade level in math, while others need better laptops to complete their accelerated tech-centric curriculum, a San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District ...

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Go Guide - July 14 - The Republic

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 01:04

Go Guide - July 14
The Republic
Special activities in July: Scholastic Book Fair, daily through July 10. Information: 812-378-3046. ... COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Most games 10 minutes in length, equipment is furnished. Open to chess ...

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Go Guide – July 14 - The Republic

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 01:04

Go Guide – July 14
The Republic
Special activities in July: Scholastic Book Fair, daily through July 10. Information: 812-378-3046. ... COLUMBUS CHESS CLUB, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Most games 10 minutes in length, equipment is furnished. Open to chess ...

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Laffin out as Poughkeepsie basketball coach - Poughkeepsie Journal

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 15:49

Poughkeepsie Journal

Laffin out as Poughkeepsie basketball coach
Poughkeepsie Journal
"Coaching against (Laffin) was like a chess match. Whether we were up or down, we'd go into ... a state Class B championship in 1995. He was named interim athletic director, succeeding Matt Cameron and Jack Mager, during the 2015-16 scholastic year.

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Youth selected to participate in STEM program - Sampson Independent

Mon, 07/11/2016 - 20:14

Sampson Independent

Youth selected to participate in STEM program
Sampson Independent
While attending Mt. Gallant Elementary School, her principal Jacob Moree, recognized Gabrielle as a student who displayed extraordinary maturity, scholastic merit, and leadership potential even at her young age. As a result, Moree nominated Gabrielle ...

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Dallas' Jeffery Xiong Began Playing Chess at 5; Now at 15, He's the Best in the Country - Dallas Observer

Mon, 07/11/2016 - 13:36

Dallas Observer

Dallas' Jeffery Xiong Began Playing Chess at 5; Now at 15, He's the Best in the Country
Dallas Observer
Jeffery Xiong was 5 years old when he played his first game of chess. His friend was playing a game by himself at a birthday party when Jeffery decided to join him. Ten years later in 2016, he is currently the best under-16 chess player in the world ...

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Fastest chess players in Alabama meet in tournament - AL.com

Sun, 07/10/2016 - 07:06

AL.com

Fastest chess players in Alabama meet in tournament
AL.com
Who is the fastest chess player in Alabama? The 2016 Alabama Quick & Blitz Chess Championships was held on June 25 at Samford University. Adult and scholastic chess players from all over the state vied for the special honor of being the best at "quick" ...

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Madison, Huntsville will host state chess tourneys | The Madison ... - Madison Record

Thu, 07/07/2016 - 16:20

St. Louis Public Radio

Madison, Huntsville will host state chess tourneys | The Madison ...
Madison Record
MADISON – Alabama Chess Federation has selected Madison and Huntsville to host two upcoming state chess tournaments. “Both the 2016 Alabama Chess ...
On Chess: 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Championship set to start | St ...St. Louis Public Radio

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On Chess: 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Championship set to start - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 07/07/2016 - 11:41

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Championship set to start
St. Louis Public Radio
For the seventh consecutive year, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will host the U.S. Junior Closed Championship. The most prestigious junior event in the country will take place July 8 through July 17. Chess enthusiasts can expect ...

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On Chess: 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Championship set to start - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 07/07/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: 2016 U.S. Junior Closed Championship set to start  St. Louis Public Radio

For the seventh consecutive year, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will host the U.S. Junior Closed Championship. The most prestigious.

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Meet Kayden Troff, Utah's only chess grand master - Salt Lake City Weekly

Wed, 07/06/2016 - 14:36

Salt Lake City Weekly

Meet Kayden Troff, Utah's only chess grand master
Salt Lake City Weekly
Well, he's almost literally been playing chess since he was born. The game has become his life, and he's not slowing down. Troff is preparing to play in the annual United States Junior Closed Championships, which is hosted by the Chess Club and ...

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Why has chess fallen in popularity in the Philippines? - Rappler

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 00:28

Rappler

Why has chess fallen in popularity in the Philippines?
Rappler
DIP IN POPULARITY. Wesley So and several other top chess players from the Philippines are now living in the Philippines amid shrinking purses and a drop in the popularity of chess. File Photo from Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St Louis Facebook.

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On Chess: Is there an expiration date for learning about chess? - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 09:17

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Is there an expiration date for learning about chess?
St. Louis Public Radio
Unlike the majority of sport clubs that only accept children under certain age limits or prospective athletes with already developed abilities, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis welcomes players of all ages and levels. It also ...
Area Chess Prodigy Michael Bodek Chases National ChampionshipOrangetown Daily Voice

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