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On Chess: Schein-Friedman Camp Brings Top Students to Saint Louis


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This article was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on February 27.

By Mike Wilmering

Carissa Yip, 10, has already felt the first pangs of heartbreak.

This past December at the World Youth Chess Championships in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Carissa was one win away from securing a gold medal and a World Championship title. She was even closer than that, really.

Carissa achieved a winning position in her final game before the exhaustion of a long-tournament set in. Her position crumbled, and she had to offer her opponent a draw in the final round, which put her in a tie for second place. But when the oh-so cruel tiebreaks kicked in, Carissa finished out of medal contention in fourth place overall.

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Saint Louis Class Championship Brings Strong Turnout

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The 6th Annual Saint Louis Class Championship brought 65 players out to compete in their respective sections for a share of the prize fund. A single-day event, the Championship consisted of three G/85 rounds and five sections: Master/Expert, Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Under 1200/Unrated.

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On Chess: 100 years of Vibrant Chess History in Saint Louis

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This article was originally published on stl.publicradio.org on February 19.

By Mike Wilmering

Obviously the most recent developments at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center and the World Chess Hall of Fame have firmly planted Saint Louis as a major player in the chess world, but countless organizers and enthusiasts have helped maintain the interest in Saint Louis over the years.

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CHESS CLUB PUZZLERS: FEBRUARY 23rd

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By CCSCSL Staff

It's time for another installment of Chess Club Puzzlers! See if you have what it takes to solve the problems presented here. Start honing your tactical skills now, and you'll be amazed at how your game will improve.

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New Hours, Membership Rates, Classes March 1

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In an effort to continue to keep our membership base engaged, challenged and happy, we've decided to expand both our programming and our hours of operation this year! We will be offering more classes, lectures and tournament options that will entice you to visit us more often, to learn more, and to have a lot more fun!

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Eckert Joins CCSCSL Board of Directors

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Doug Eckert has been selected to join the board of directors for the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. Eckert moved back to the Saint Louis area in May of 2011 when he joined Brown Smith Wallace to lead the firm’s international tax practice. Before he moved away for work, Doug was a stalwart of the Saint Louis chess scene.

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On Chess: Saint Louis History Is Chess-Rich

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This article was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on February 12.

By Mike Wilmering

The chess boom in St. Louis may appear as though it has materialized out of thin air, but the Gateway City has a vibrant chess history. 

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CHESS CLUB PUZZLERS: FEBRUARY 14th

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By CCSCSL Staff

It's time for another installment of Chess Club Puzzlers! See if you have what it takes to solve the problems presented here. Start honing your tactical skills now, and you'll be amazed at how your game will improve.

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On Chess: Nakamura Misses Chance to Topple World Champion

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By Mike Wilmering

This article was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on February 6.

He came close this time. The great white whale was in his sights. His elbow was cocked, and in his hand the harpoon was ready to deliver the fatal blow. And then it all disappeared.

Over the weekend, St. Louisan and U.S. No. 1 Hikaru Nakamura let slip his first-ever victory against the reigning World Champion, Magnus Carlsen.

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Return of the King: Seirawan Fills GM Role

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Yasser Seirawan
Title: Grandmaster
Residence: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Age: 53
Chess Highlights: Silver Medal - 2011 World Team Championship, U.S. Champion 1981, 1986, 1989, 2000; World Junior Chess Champion: 1979, 10-time U.S. Olympiad Team Member

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