2018 Saint Rapid & Blitz Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony kicks off the 2018 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz with the introduction of the 10 Worlds' Best Players and the Drawing of Lots.
The Opening Ceremony kicks off the 2018 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz with the introduction of the 10 Worlds' Best Players and the Drawing of Lots.
International Master Eric Rosen shows games where doubled pawns led to a winning advantage. Doubled pawns are typically weaknesses. Check out the study at https://lichess.org/study/STOmy4Au.
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian shows a less-played line that works well against the King's Indian Defense. This line is very successful all the way up until the highest levels of chess.
2018.07.01
National Master Jim McLaughlin explains how even with good play, white gets a substantial advantage out of the Fried Liver Attack. This video shows what Black can and can't allow in the Fried Liver.
2018.07.30
“Chess is an extremely important game that tweaks the cognitive functionalities, enhances academic skills, aids rapid thought processes, boosts logical and strategic thinking, and helps to gain exceptional memory skills, creativity, focus and discipline” [1-5]. I strongly recommend it for any child or adult who aims to achieve excellence in academia, industry or in any field of endeavor.
The end of July usually marks the peak of vacation season and back to school madness. For 147 dedicated chess players, it was a chance to reign supreme in the scholastic chess world. On Saturday, July 28, the Saint Louis Chess Club hosted it’s 7th monthly scholastic tournament of the year.
GM Varuzhan Akobian shows a less played line that works well against the King's Indian Defense. This line is very successful all the way up until the highest levels of chess.
2018.07.01
NM Jim McLaughlin explains how even with good play, white gets a substantial advantage out of the Fried Liver Attack. This video shows what Black can and can't allow in the Fried Liver.
2018.07.30
International Master Eric Rosen plays quick games on Lichess.org, with the help of the class. See Eric lose a rapid game and even play a 15-second game!
2018.07.31
Eric Rosen vs. nathanf314, G/10;inc5: B30 Sicilian, Nimzovich-Rossolimo attack (without …d6)
Eric Rosen vs. antoniovictortg, G/10;inc10: D00 Queen's pawn game
JDDBLACK vs. Eric Rosen, G/5;inc5: C00 French defence
AdmiralZhao vs. Eric Rosen, G/.25: A33 English, symmetrical variation
Grandmaster Robert Hungaski explains the difference between a strategic and tactical blunder. He uses his own games, some of which were played in a blindfold simultaneous exhibition earlier in the day.
2018.07.17