Meet CCSCSL Resident GM Ronen Har-Zvi
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By Mike Wilmering
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Arch Bishops top Destiny, Lose Playoff Hopes
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Week 9 brought that victory flavor to Saint Louis, though the aftertaste was bittersweet.
Needing to win out the season to keep playoff hopes alive, the Arch Bishops drummed up a win over Dallas 2.5 – 1.5 last Tuesday night, serving the Destiny only their second loss of the season.
Chess Club hosts Missouri Open Championships
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By Andy Primm
Schoolhouse Rook: Zhou Represents U.S. vs. Hungary
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By Matt Barrett
GM-Elect Krush Joins Resident GM Rotation
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(Originally posted on stlbeacon.org on Friday, October 11.)
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By Brian Jerauld, special to the Beacon
It’s a great time to be a woman in chess. I think.
Arch Bishops Sting Scorpions
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By Alex Marler
Back-to-School Bash and Blitz Recap
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The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis hosted its final scholastic tourney of the summer with the Back-to-School Bash following a week of summer camps. The field of 34 featured six new USCF members.
Tickets for Sinquefield Cup Now on Sale
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Saint Louis kids represent at national events
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By Brian Jerauld, special to the Beacon
Three St. Louis kids represented Missouri on the national stage this week as they competed in elite, invitational scholastic events as part of the U.S. Open in Madison, Wisc.
Proleiko Crowned at Royal Rumble Bash
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