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Benjamin Bok on the "Amazing" Arch Bishops | 2023 PRO Chess League

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CCSCSL Staff
on February 22, 2023 in

Saint Louis Arch Bishops Captain Nemo @akaNemsko talks to the Arch Bishops' GM Benjamin Bok before the start of the regular season. Saint Louis came up short the first week, but Week 2 against Team MGD1 is February 23 at 12p CST, streaming on akaNemsko on Twitch!

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The American Cup 2023: Day 1

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CCSCSL Staff
on February 21, 2023 in

Live from the World Chess Hall of Fame, two double-elimination tournaments feature the best overall chess players and the best women players living in the United States! Today features Game 1 of each of the classical first round champions bracket matches. Join GMs Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, & IM Jovanka Houska for the move-by-move.

2022.03.17
USChessChamps.com

ROUND 1 | GAME 1 (G/90+30)
Hikaru Nakamura vs. Sam Sevian
Levon Aronian vs. Leinier Dominguez
Wesley So vs. Sam Shankland
Fabiano Caruana vs. Ray Robson

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The American Cup Returns to Saint Louis March 17-26, 2023

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CCSCSL Staff
on February 20, 2023 in
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SAINT LOUIS, Feb 21 2023 - America’s best chess players will return to the Saint Louis Chess Club to battle over the board from March 17- 26, 2023 for the second annual American Cup. With $300,000 in prize money up for grabs, the competitors will prove their mettle under mounting pressure in this double-elimination knockout tournament. This format promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats as they follow their favorites to victory.

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Roses are Red, Chess is a Game | Beginner Breakdown

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CCSCSL Staff
on February 14, 2023 in

Alex Moellering teaches a beginner chess class about minimizing game-changing blunders.

2023.02.14
N. N. (Beginner) vs. Alex Moellering, ???: B00 King's pawn opening
N. N. vs. Alex's Student, ???: C50 Giuoco Piano
Moellering vs. N. N. Beginner, ???: B01 Scandinavian, Marshall variation

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The MUST-WIN Situation | Grandmaster's Choice - GM Josh Sheng

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CCSCSL Staff
on February 14, 2023 in

Grandmaster Joshua Sheng outlines how to handle the must-win tournament situation.

2023.02.14
Nikhil Kumar vs. Josh Sheng, 2021: D05 Queen's pawn game, Zukertort variation
Gauri Shankar vs. Sheng, 2021: A07 Reti, King's Indian attack (Barcza system)
Daniel Naroditsky vs. Sheng, 2022: B42 Sicilian, Kan, Polugaievsky variation
https://lichess.org/broadcast/us-open-championship-and-invitationals-202...

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