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
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.
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2018.03.14
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.
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).
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.
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2018.03.13
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
2018.03.12
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
2018.03.11
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
2018.03.10
There are tons of best practices in the field of education. Creating a classroom culture is one of the most effective methods to optimize both the instructor’s and the students’ classroom experience. We will use the acronym C.H.E.S.S. in this five part series to help you remember these tips for creating your classroom culture.
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
2018.03.09
OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.
Wheelchair access is available in the rear of the STLCC building. Please proceed through the parking lot to our east and around to our back door. If you need additional assistance, please contact us at 314-361-2437 .
The STLCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, and any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, events, programs, or activities.
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Any violation of this policy should be reported to the General Manager, Joy Bray, jbray@saintlouischessclub.org - 314.361.2437, Administrative Director, Tad Middleton, tmiddleton@saintlouischessclub.org -314.361.2437 and/or the HR Manager, Cathy Gallaher, cgallaher@saintlouischessclub.org - 314.332.5582.
The integrity of Saint Louis Chess Club's relationship with minor players is paramount to the Chess Club's educational mission and success. All individuals employed by or working under the direction or authority of the Saint Louis Chess Club are expected and required to maintain appropriate boundaries and relationships with minors and are strictly prohibited from engaging in sexual misconduct, hazing and harassment.
We encourage any victim or other persons with information regarding inappropriate conduct to contact Cathy Gallaher, Saint Louis Chess Club HR Manager at cgallaher@saintlouischessclub.org. You may also make a report confidentially, and if you wish, anonymously, through our ethics reporting hotline managed by Navex at (833)221-3624.