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Old Man Chess | Quadified! (3/9/18)

National Master Nick Karlow explains the importance of understanding who's the "old man" in chess. Also, hear from Ayden Huang and Iris Zhou.

2018.03.09

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Ruy Lopez, Chigorin Variation | Chess Openings Explained

National Master Jim McLaughlin explains the theory behind the Chigorin variation of the Ruy Lopez. Jim also explains some of the basic opening principles, and why black can get away with breaking some of them.

2018.01.29

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2018 Spring Chess Classic: Round 9

The 2018 Spring Chess Classic consists of two 10-player round robin tournaments with a $36,000 prize fund. Join IM Vitaly Neimer and Ben Simon for the move-by-move.

USChessChamps.com
2018.03.14

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Redesigning a Saint Louis Landmark

The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis is excited to announce its commemorative rebrand, coinciding with its tenth anniversary. For the past decade, the CCSCSL has built its reputation as the premier destination for chess from its Midwestern home. Throughout 2018, the Chess Club will celebrate its tenth year with commemorative tournament graphics, a robust programming calendar, and a brand new name — Saint Louis Chess Club.

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CCSCSL and STLCC logos, before and after

Lessons From Chess

According to International Master and author Jeremy Silman, “The real purpose of the chess opening is to create a difference (or a series of differences) in respective positions and then develop your army around these facts" (The Complete Book of Chess Strategy).

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2018 Spring Chess Classic: Round 8

The 2018 Spring Chess Classic consists of two 10-player round robin tournaments with a $36,000 prize fund. Join IM Vitaly Neimer and Ben Simon for the move-by-move.

USChessChamps.com
2018.03.13

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