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Tuesday 'Day of VI Fathers March' Day - Virgin Islands Daily News

Mon, 09/07/2015 - 17:03

Tuesday 'Day of VI Fathers March' Day
Virgin Islands Daily News
Daily News Photo by NOELLE OLIVE Kelvin Malone, a volunteer and member of the St. Thomas/St. John Scholastic Chess Club, teaches a group of boys to play chess at the Fathers' March Fun Day and Rally on Aug. 29 on St. Thomas, where kids enjoyed an ...

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Saint Louis University plans to add competitive chess to their roster - KSHB

Sat, 09/05/2015 - 13:33

KSHB

Saint Louis University plans to add competitive chess to their roster
KSHB
LOUIS (AP) - Saint Louis University is about to take on a new type of competition -- chess. The university says it is working with the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis to form SLU's first-ever collegiate chess program, with plans to begin ...

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Madison City Fall Scholars chess moves and Levon Aronian wins prestigious ... - AL.com

Sat, 09/05/2015 - 09:05

AL.com

Madison City Fall Scholars chess moves and Levon Aronian wins prestigious ...
AL.com
Bartlett supports a longer time control than what is usually in place at scholastic chess events. "We are starting to add more tournaments with longer time controls to help our kids get ready for the national chess tournament season," she explained.

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News briefs from around the region 9/4 - Alton Telegraph

Fri, 09/04/2015 - 19:15

News briefs from around the region 9/4
Alton Telegraph
The university says it is working with the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis to form SLU's first-ever collegiate chess program, with plans to begin competing in the fall of 2016. The university says the goal will be to attract top players ...

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News briefs from around the region 9/4 - Alton Telegraph

Fri, 09/04/2015 - 19:15

News briefs from around the region 9/4
Alton Telegraph
The university says it is working with the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis to form SLU's first-ever collegiate chess program, with plans to begin competing in the fall of 2016. The university says the goal will be to attract top players ...

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SLU Partners with Chess Club and Scholastic Center to Establish University's ... - Saint Louis University

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 14:24

SLU Partners with Chess Club and Scholastic Center to Establish University's ...
Saint Louis University
While the chess world's attention is focused on St. Louis - as the best players compete in the 2015 Sinquefield Cup - Saint Louis University and the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis announce the formation of SLU's first-ever collegiate ...

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Saint Louis University Partners With Chess Club And Scholastic Center Of St ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 13:52

Saint Louis University Partners With Chess Club And Scholastic Center Of St ...
PR Newswire (press release)
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While the chess world's attention is focused on St. Louis -- as the best players compete in the 2015 Sinquefield Cup -- Saint Louis University and the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis ...

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Community Events Calendar: Sept. 3–10, 2015 - Weld for Birmingham (blog)

Thu, 09/03/2015 - 10:04

Weld for Birmingham (blog)

Community Events Calendar: Sept. 3–10, 2015
Weld for Birmingham (blog)
800 Lakeshore Dr. Labor Day Weekend marks the annual Alabama Chess Federation state championship tournament. The best chess players in the state will battle for the state title in adult and scholastic divisions. Fri. 6:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sun.

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Armenian chess player wins Sinquefield Cup - STLtoday.com

Wed, 09/02/2015 - 22:06

STLtoday.com

Armenian chess player wins Sinquefield Cup
STLtoday.com
Mayor Francis Slay was on hand to thank the competition's 10 players, as well as Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield, for whom the competition is named and who are responsible for the creation of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. Chess, Slay ...
On chess: Armenian Levon Aronian makes a comeback, wins Sinquefield CupSt. Louis Public Radio
American Chess May Finally Emerge From The Shadow Of Bobby FischerFiveThirtyEight
Grandmaster Levon Aronian Named Sinquefield Cup ChampionPR Newswire (press release)

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On chess: Armenian Levon Aronian makes a comeback, wins Sinquefield Cup - St. Louis Public Radio

Wed, 09/02/2015 - 21:56

St. Louis Public Radio

On chess: Armenian Levon Aronian makes a comeback, wins Sinquefield Cup
St. Louis Public Radio
Alejandro Ramirez has become a frequent guest of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, through roles as both the Club's Resident Grandmaster rotation and as a player in the nation's elite events. On Chess is provided by the Chess Club and ...
American Chess May Finally Emerge From The Shadow Of Bobby FischerFiveThirtyEight
Grandmaster Levon Aronian Named Sinquefield Cup ChampionPR Newswire (press release)

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Torrance chess coach charged with molesting children - The Daily Breeze

Wed, 09/02/2015 - 18:56

Torrance chess coach charged with molesting children
The Daily Breeze
“He has taught chess in the classroom for over 20 years. He has taken his students to tournaments all over the country and has had them bring home national and state titles. “The main focus of his life the past eight years was scholastic chess and he ...

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American Chess May Finally Emerge From The Shadow Of Bobby Fischer - FiveThirtyEight

Wed, 09/02/2015 - 12:31

FiveThirtyEight

American Chess May Finally Emerge From The Shadow Of Bobby Fischer
FiveThirtyEight
However, the American focus on chess may be sharpening, thanks in large part to Rex Sinquefield. The former financier bankrolled the Sinquefield Cup and also the club where it's held — the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. He may also ...
Grandmaster Levon Aronian Named Sinquefield Cup ChampionPR Newswire (press release)
On Chess: Topalov the Magician is now appearing at the Sinquefield CupSt. Louis Public Radio
Pestaño: Singquefield Cup 2015 and scrabble in CebuSun.Star
The Manila Times
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Fun night kicks off chess season - Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era

Wed, 09/02/2015 - 00:19

Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era

Fun night kicks off chess season
Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era
Chess Fun Night is the official opening move for Christian County schools' chess season year, inviting students and parents alike to have a good time, chess-style, and learn more about the Christian County Public Schools' scholastic chess initiative.

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Big September Calendar: Transition to fall with beer, music and art - The Idaho Statesman

Sun, 08/30/2015 - 00:46

Big September Calendar: Transition to fall with beer, music and art
The Idaho Statesman
September may signal the end of summer and, for many, a return to the scholastic grindstone, but that doesn't mean the Treasure Valley has put its croquet set away. .... Music Theatre of Idaho's “Chess, The Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept ...

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Scholastic chess fun night set for Monday - Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era

Fri, 08/28/2015 - 23:45

Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era

Scholastic chess fun night set for Monday
Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era
The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Millbrooke Elementary School and is free to all students and parents interested in the scholastic chess initiative. Coaches will be on hand to teach the rules to students and parents, and pizza and ...

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Hurricane Katrina's 10th anniversary events offer varied ways to mark Aug. 29 - NOLA.com

Fri, 08/28/2015 - 11:07

NOLA.com

Hurricane Katrina's 10th anniversary events offer varied ways to mark Aug. 29
NOLA.com
New Orleans Chess Fest Rosa Keller Library, 4300 S. Broad St. To mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, chess master Jude Acers will play simultaneous chess games against 29 local scholastic chess players, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. The goal is to help ...

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All the pieces are in place at Kingside Diner in the Central West End - STLtoday.com

Thu, 08/27/2015 - 14:01

STLtoday.com

All the pieces are in place at Kingside Diner in the Central West End
STLtoday.com
Kingside takes its name and theme from its neighbors: the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis next door and the World Chess Hall of Fame across the street. Its logo is a chess piece, chess-related photographs decorate its walls, and chess ...

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On Chess: Topalov the Magician is now appearing at the Sinquefield Cup - St. Louis Public Radio

Wed, 08/26/2015 - 19:38

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Topalov the Magician is now appearing at the Sinquefield Cup
St. Louis Public Radio
For someone to win an elite chess tournament a combination of elements must align. The player must be in top shape, his opening preparation must be sharp and up-to-date, his game has to be strong, his tactics good, his endgames subtle, and his decision ...

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Third Sinquefield Cup highlights competition's growth - St. Louis Public Radio

Wed, 08/26/2015 - 16:00

St. Louis Public Radio

Third Sinquefield Cup highlights competition's growth
St. Louis Public Radio
Among the new elements this year is an extensive media center at the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, which hosts the event. Games have previously featured professional commentators providing insight into games on livestreams.

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Wesley So fights to stay in top 10 of chess rankings - Rappler

Tue, 08/25/2015 - 05:17

Rappler

Wesley So fights to stay in top 10 of chess rankings
Rappler
MANILA, Philippines - If the monthly Elo rating of the world's top players were to be released now, Wesley So would have tumbled out of the elite top 10. But there are 6 rounds left in the Sinquefield Cup, the year's strongest chess tournament, being ...

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