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Bierbaum Students Shine at Kids Beginner Tourney

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More than 70 students participated in the ever-popular Unrated Beginner Tournament for Kids on Saint Patrick's Day, and students from Bierbaum Elementary represented with a number of top finishers in both sections.

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IM Priyadharshan Kannappan Wins Mid-America Open

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Reed School Meets GM Akobian

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By Matt Barrett

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GM Finegold Wins Action Championships

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The combat was non-stop at the Saint Louis Action Championship. With such a prestigious title on the line, strong players such as Grandmaster Ben Finegold, FIDE Master Doug Eckert, National Master Kevin Cao and reigning Club Champion Iskandar Aripov all joined the fray.

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Local Universities Compete at Amateur Team North

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By Matt Barrett

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FAQ, Metro Class Championship, Adult Beginner Recaps

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By Mike Kummer

 

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Aripov Wins 2013 Club Championship

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Meet WGM Jennifer Shahade; Ladies' Class Thursday

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The Chess Club would like to welcome WGM Jennifer Shahade, who will take the reins as our next Resident GM until February 21. In addition to our normal lecture schedule, Jennifer also will be conducting a special Ladies' Beginner Class at 6 p.m. on Thursdays.

Click here for a complete class schedule.

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