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On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae' - St. Louis Public Radio

Wed, 09/28/2016 - 23:06

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae'
St. Louis Public Radio
Dr. George and Vivian Dean have been fascinated with chess sets for more than half a century. Their collection of more than 1,000 sets and diverse singular pieces stretches from the 8th century to the present, with examples from as many different ...

On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae' - St. Louis Public Radio

Wed, 09/28/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae'  St. Louis Public Radio

Dr. George and Vivian Dean have been fascinated with chess sets for more than half a century. Their collection of more than 1000 sets and diverse singular.

On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae' - St. Louis Public Radio

Wed, 09/28/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae'  St. Louis Public Radio

Dr. George and Vivian Dean have been fascinated with chess sets for more than half a century. Their collection of more than 1000 sets and diverse singular.

Chess notes - The Boston Globe

Sat, 09/24/2016 - 14:34

The Boston Globe

Chess notes
The Boston Globe
The trophy will be on displayed at the World Chess Hall of Fame until then. The women's event was won by China after a very exciting last round victory over the defending Russians, who finished without a medal in fourth place. Poland was a surprise ...

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 05:35

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry
St. Louis Public Radio
In August 1986, a game of quick chess was played at the U.S. Open in Somerset, N.J. The board was vinyl, the pieces were plastic, and a Jerger wooden chess clock sat next to the board. While the set may have been common, the players were most certainly ...

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry  St. Louis Public Radio

In August 1986, a game of quick chess was played at the U.S. Open in Somerset, N.J. The board was vinyl, the pieces were plastic, and a Jerger wooden chess.

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry - St. Louis Public Radio

Thu, 09/22/2016 - 02:00
On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry  St. Louis Public Radio

In August 1986, a game of quick chess was played at the U.S. Open in Somerset, N.J. The board was vinyl, the pieces were plastic, and a Jerger wooden chess.

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary - West End Word

Wed, 09/21/2016 - 18:38

West End Word

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary
West End Word
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary - Webster Kirkwood Times

Wed, 09/21/2016 - 08:23

Webster Kirkwood Times

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Webster Kirkwood Times
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary - South County Times

Wed, 09/21/2016 - 08:19

South County Times

World Chess Hall Of Fame Celebrates 5th Anniversary
South County Times
The World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The organization opened its doors in the Central West End in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around ...

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Three new exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame - Chessbase News

Tue, 09/20/2016 - 02:00
Three new exhibitions at the World Chess Hall of Fame  Chessbase News

9/20/2016 – The city of Saint Louis plays a substantial role in the chess boom in the US. The city hosts prestigious tournaments such as the Sinquefield Cup or ...

US Chess Team Wins Olympic Gold in Baku - Huffington Post

Sat, 09/17/2016 - 18:46

Huffington Post

US Chess Team Wins Olympic Gold in Baku
Huffington Post
The United States bested 170 teams and won the 42nd World Chess Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan. At the closing ceremony last Tuesday, they received the gold medals and the traditional Azerbaijani hats - the papaqs. Sam Shankland raised the ...

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World Chess Hall of Fame Celebrates Five Years in Saint Louis, Debuts Three New Exhibitions Spanning Nearly Five ... - Broadway World

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 11:54

World Chess Hall of Fame Celebrates Five Years in Saint Louis, Debuts Three New Exhibitions Spanning Nearly Five ...
Broadway World
SAINT LOUIS, Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ This month, the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) in Saint Louis celebrates its five year anniversary. The organization opened its doors in Saint Louis in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from ...

World Chess Hall of Fame Celebrates Five Years in Saint Louis, Debuts Three New Exhibitions Spanning Nearly Five ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 11:40

PR Newswire (press release)

World Chess Hall of Fame Celebrates Five Years in Saint Louis, Debuts Three New Exhibitions Spanning Nearly Five ...
PR Newswire (press release)
16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) in Saint Louis celebrates its five year anniversary. The organization opened its doors in Saint Louis in 2011 and has since welcomed nearly 60,000 visitors from around the world.

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