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[imagefield_assist|fid=3560|preset=frontpage_200x200|lightbox=true|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=200|height=200] The heat is on, and Saint Louis is just getting warmed up. In May, Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura is set to return to Saint Louis to defend his title at this year's 2010...
[imagefield_assist|fid=3557|preset=frontpage_200x200|lightbox=true|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=200|height=200]Avoid those pesky parking tickets with our new handy parking guide! Finally, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis has put together an easy-to-follow, color-coded map for members and visitors alike...
[imagefield_assist|fid=3556|preset=frontpage_200x200|lightbox=true|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=200|height=200]Happy Easter everyone! I have not blogged in a while, as I am still recovering from my long trek. I was =2nd in Lubbock, Tx and =1st in Skokie, Il, and was able...
[imagefield_assist|fid=3554|preset=frontpage_200x200|title=|desc=|link=none|origsize=|align=left|width=200|height=200]Five out of the 10 competitors of the 2010 Club Championship had a shot to win it all going into round five, and in the end, three emerged from the heap to claim...
[imagefield_assist|fid=3547|preset=frontpage_200x200|lightbox=true|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=200|height=200]It's been an interesting two weeks, but the tournaments are over, and it is time to "wrap it up." I drew quickly yesterday with IM Angelo Young, and Mackenzie Molner was able to...
[imagefield_assist|fid=3545|preset=frontpage_200x200|lightbox=true|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=200|height=200]The last round is going to start in 20 minutes! I am currently the co-leader, with FM Mackenzie Molner, who has already beaten 3 GMs this tournament, and needs a draw for his...
[imagefield_assist|fid=3540|preset=fullsize|title=|desc=|link=none|origsize=|align=left|width=281|height=375]Tonight was quite nice, as my quick preparation paid quick dividends! My opponent, FM Robby Adamson has played against me several times over the past 20 years, and, has always had the black...
[imagefield_assist|fid=3542|preset=fullsize|lightbox=true|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=333|height=500]SAINT LOUIS, March 23, 2010 -- Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, the first African-American GM in the history of chess, will provide expert analysis and commentary at the 2010 U.S. Chess Championship, set for the...
[imagefield_assist|fid=3537|preset=frontpage_200x200|lightbox=true|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=200|height=200]The facilities are great and there are a lot of chess players lurking everywhere. The hotel has a nice swimming pool, jacuzzi, and exercise room. I am working out on the treadmill twice...
[imagefield_assist|fid=3536|preset=frontpage_200x200|lightbox=true|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=200|height=200]The 2010 Spring Spice Cup has come to an end. The tournament was a blast and there was exciting chess played every round! I am sad to leave Lubbock, and a personal special...
