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On Chess: Last chess classic of 2018 to bring exciting competition to the Saint Louis Chess Club - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 11/01/2018 - 02:00
On Chess: Last chess classic of 2018 to bring exciting competition to the Saint Louis Chess Club  St. Louis Public Radio

Talented chess players from all around the world will converge on St. Louis once again next week as the Saint Louis Chess Club concludes its fourth and.

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On Chess: International tournament brings strong competition to St. Louis Chess Club - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 10/25/2018 - 02:00
On Chess: International tournament brings strong competition to St. Louis Chess Club  St. Louis Public Radio

The St. Louis Chess Club hosted an elite field of 20 chess players for the second annual Fall Chess Classic Oct. 10-18. For many players who competed, it.

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Digest: Garcia wins tournament in Spain - STLtoday.com

Mon, 10/22/2018 - 23:21

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Digest: Garcia wins tournament in Spain
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HBO looks at chess scene here • St. Louis has become a chess hotbed through the funding of Rex Sinquefield, and HBO turns its spotlight on the growing story in a segment on the next edition of “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel,” which debuts at 9 p.m. ...

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HBO's 'Real Sports' to focus on chess boom in St. Louis - STLtoday.com

Mon, 10/22/2018 - 11:51

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HBO's 'Real Sports' to focus on chess boom in St. Louis
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There is no mention of some of the controversies Sinquefield has been in locally regarding political and other contributions. But it does talk about his local philanthropy, including giving back to the community through programs that promote chess in ...

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HBO's 'Real Sports' to focus on chess boom in St. Louis - STLtoday.com

Mon, 10/22/2018 - 02:00
HBO's 'Real Sports' to focus on chess boom in St. Louis  STLtoday.com

St. Louis has become a chess hotbed through the funding of Rex Sinquefield, and HBO turns its spotlight on the growing story in a segment on the next edition ...

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Chess featured on HBO's "Real Sports" - Chessbase News

Mon, 10/22/2018 - 02:00
Chess featured on HBO's "Real Sports"  Chessbase News

HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" explores the grassroots movement to reenergize chess in America when a new edition of the show debuts on Tuesday, ...

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HBO's 'Real Sports' to focus on chess boom in St. Louis - STLtoday.com

Mon, 10/22/2018 - 02:00
HBO's 'Real Sports' to focus on chess boom in St. Louis  STLtoday.com

St. Louis has become a chess hotbed through the funding of Rex Sinquefield, and HBO turns its spotlight on the growing story in a segment on the next edition ...

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HBO's 'Real Sports' to focus on chess boom in St. Louis - STLtoday.com

Mon, 10/22/2018 - 02:00
HBO's 'Real Sports' to focus on chess boom in St. Louis  STLtoday.com

St. Louis has become a chess hotbed through the funding of Rex Sinquefield, and HBO turns its spotlight on the growing story in a segment on the next edition ...

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REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Returns to HBO - Broadway World

Thu, 10/18/2018 - 13:25

Broadway World

REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Returns to HBO
Broadway World
*The Gateway to Chess. In the heart of St. Louis is one of the largest chess clubs in the world, across the street from the memorabilia-filled Chess Hall of Fame. Both initiatives have been spearheaded by uber-wealthy, local philanthropist Rex ...

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On Chess: What research says about scholastic chess and student outcomes - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 10/18/2018 - 02:00
On Chess: What research says about scholastic chess and student outcomes  St. Louis Public Radio

Scholastic chess is a common and growing element of school curricula across the globe; the game is compulsory in Poland and Armenia. In the United States,

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REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Returns to HBO - Broadway World

Thu, 10/18/2018 - 02:00
REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Returns to HBO  Broadway World

REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, TV's most-honored sports journalism series, with a record 18 Sports Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Sports ...

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Miguel Illescas previews Carlsen vs. Caruana - Chessbase News

Mon, 10/15/2018 - 02:00
Miguel Illescas previews Carlsen vs. Caruana  Chessbase News

We are only weeks away from the start of the World Championship in London, where Magnus Carlsen meets his latest challenger, the American Fabiano ...

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AlphaZero Chess: Reactions From Top GMs, Stockfish Author - Chess.com

Fri, 10/05/2018 - 02:00
AlphaZero Chess: Reactions From Top GMs, Stockfish Author  Chess.com

The news about AlphaZero beating Stockfish 64-36 without a single loss after just four hours of self-training has shocked the chess world. Chess.com has early ...

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Chess: China secure both Olympiad titles while England men finish fifth - The Guardian

Fri, 10/05/2018 - 02:00
Chess: China secure both Olympiad titles while England men finish fifth  The Guardian

China beat USA and Russia on tie-breaks to win the Olympiad men's title, after all three scored 18/22, while England came fifth, their highest placing since 1996.

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On Chess: Legendary photojournalist Harry Benson's connection to St. Louis - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 10/04/2018 - 02:00
On Chess: Legendary photojournalist Harry Benson's connection to St. Louis  St. Louis Public Radio

Harry Benson, world-renowned photographer and International Photography Hall of Fame inductee,was the only person to have private access to Bobby ...

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On Chess: Legendary photojournalist Harry Benson's connection to St. Louis - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 10/04/2018 - 02:00
On Chess: Legendary photojournalist Harry Benson's connection to St. Louis  St. Louis Public Radio

Harry Benson, world-renowned photographer and International Photography Hall of Fame inductee,was the only person to have private access to Bobby ...

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Arkady Dvorkovich is the new FIDE President - chess24

Wed, 10/03/2018 - 14:49

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Arkady Dvorkovich is the new FIDE President
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Arkady Dvorkovich has defeated Georgios Makropoulos 103:78 and will follow Kirsan Ilyumzhinov as the 7th President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE). The vote at the FIDE Congress in the Sheraton Hotel in Batumi took a dramatic late turn as the 3rd ...
Russia Made The King Of Chess. The US Dethroned Him.FiveThirtyEight

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Arkady Dvorkovich is the new FIDE President - chess24

Wed, 10/03/2018 - 02:00
Arkady Dvorkovich is the new FIDE President  chess24

Arkady Dvorkovich has defeated Georgios Makropoulos 103:78 and will follow Kirsan Ilyumzhinov as the 7th President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

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Russia Made The King Of Chess. The US Dethroned Him. - FiveThirtyEight

Tue, 10/02/2018 - 15:42

FiveThirtyEight

Russia Made The King Of Chess. The US Dethroned Him.
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Rex Sinquefield, an American philanthropist and the biggest benefactor of American chess, bankrolls his own tournaments rather than doing business with FIDE. “It's not a group we could work with,” Sinquefield told us. “There's a fundamental question of ...

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