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The day democracy got hacked: To this “old spy,” all signs in the DNC email leak pointed to Russia - Salon

Chess Research - Sat, 07/08/2017 - 08:03

Salon

The day democracy got hacked: To this “old spy,” all signs in the DNC email leak pointed to Russia
Salon
Over time it became clear that the hackers were targeting very specific information in the DNC files—the opposition research the Democrats had dug up on their Republican opponent Donald J. Trump. Once they had ... All the moves are technically the ...

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In Edmonton, companies find a humble hub for artificial intelligence - CBC.ca

Chess Research - Sat, 07/08/2017 - 04:02

CBC.ca

In Edmonton, companies find a humble hub for artificial intelligence
CBC.ca
Last week, Google's AI subsidiary DeepMind announced it was opening its first international office in Edmonton, where Sutton — alongside professors Michael Bowling and Patrick Pilarski — will work part-time. And earlier in the year, the research arm ...

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Kasparov To Play St. Louis Rapid, Blitz - Chess.com

CCSCSL News Feed - Sat, 07/08/2017 - 02:00
Kasparov To Play St. Louis Rapid, Blitz  Chess.com

In 2005, Garry Kasparov retired from competitive chess. Since then, he only played exhibition games and simuls. But now he'll be back. For real. Kasparov at the ...

North Park student makes Top 100 chess players' list - Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 23:10

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

North Park student makes Top 100 chess players' list
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
CONTRIBUTEDGolden Knights Chess Club member Danielle Spencer plays a friendly match against Mayor Anne McCaffrey during the mayor's March 2017 visit with the club in celebration of Women's History Month. Observing is Danielle's grandpa, Kevin ...

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Utah chess prodigy aims for national title and then plans a bold move: shelve his pieces and go on a Mormon mission - Salt Lake Tribune

Chess Research - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 14:15

Utah chess prodigy aims for national title and then plans a bold move: shelve his pieces and go on a Mormon mission
Salt Lake Tribune
Opening moves • Troff grew up watching his father and older brothers play chess and eagerly waited his turn. That first game as a 3-year-old was a probably a miserable defeat, he said, but his skills and talent grew rapidly as chess went from a game to ...

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On Chess: Young defending champions face off against the favorites - St. Louis Public Radio

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 10:37

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Young defending champions face off against the favorites
St. Louis Public Radio
The event will take place at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis from July 8-18. The winners of both the junior and girls section will automatically qualify for the 2018 U.S. Championships. U.S. Junior Championship field. The 2017 ...

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On Chess: Young defending champions face off against the favorites - St. Louis Public Radio

In the News - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 10:37

St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: Young defending champions face off against the favorites
St. Louis Public Radio
The event will take place at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis from July 8-18. The winners of both the junior and girls section will automatically qualify for the 2018 U.S. Championships. U.S. Junior Championship field. The 2017 ...

King of chess back in game after 12-year hiatus sparked by loss to supercomputer - Montreal Gazette

St. Louis AND Chess News Feed - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 10:12

Montreal Gazette

King of chess back in game after 12-year hiatus sparked by loss to supercomputer
Montreal Gazette
The event is part of the prestigious Grand Chess Tour, a “grand slam” set of tournaments that is bankrolled by Rex Sinquefield, a UK billionaire, and seen as a rival to the events organised by FIDE, the official world governing body. Kasparov, whose ...

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Utah chess prodigy aims for national title and then plans a bold move: shelve his pieces and go on a Mormon mission - Salt Lake Tribune

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 08:43

Salt Lake Tribune

Utah chess prodigy aims for national title and then plans a bold move: shelve his pieces and go on a Mormon mission
Salt Lake Tribune
Austin Fuller | Courtesy Kayden Troff discusses chess strategy with fellow grandmaster Alejandro Ramirez during the 2016 U.S. Junior Championship on July 14, 2016 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis.

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Madison teen chess champion competing at prestigious tournament - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather ... - WKOW

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 07:44

Madison teen chess champion competing at prestigious tournament - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather ...
WKOW
Liang is competing at the U.S. Junior Championship at the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of St. Louis July 8-17. He was the only Wisconsinite invited. Last year he placed second – he's hoping to take first this year, which would bring him more than $20 ...

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Legendary chess player Garry Kasparov out of retirement - Kawowo Sports

Scholastic Chess News Feed - Fri, 07/07/2017 - 07:19

Legendary chess player Garry Kasparov out of retirement
Kawowo Sports
Arguably the greatest player of all time, Kasparov's return will see him compete at the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz – a new addition to the Grand Chess tour event – at Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis next month as one of the Wildcards.

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