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June Knights Recap

By on June 29, 2012 in

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By Mike Kummer

Field, Prizes Increased for 2012 U.S. Junior Championship

By on June 26, 2012 in

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SAINT LOUIS, June 26, 2012 -- The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis has increased both the size of the field and the prize fund for the 2012 U.S. Junior Closed Championship, scheduled from July 10 through July 16.

Beginner Tourney, Scholastic Tourney Recaps

By on June 26, 2012 in

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By Ken West

Saint Louis Chess Club member Clark Zhang Berry flashed his long red hair in Samsonian fashion and lived up to his top rating (1506) in the K-8 section of the Second Annual Summer Slam Bash Saturday. Berry scored a perfect 4/4, good for the first place trophy in the 24-person field.

CCSCSL Partners with KCF to Groom Top Students in U.S.

By on June 18, 2012 in

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CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES FROM THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP!

Fantasy Chess Winners Announced

By on June 15, 2012 in

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Karpov Defeats Seirawan in Blitz Showdown

By on June 14, 2012 in

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By WGM Jennifer Shahade

Blitz Showdown for Karpov, Seirawan

By on June 13, 2012 in

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By WGM Jennifer Shahade

Karpov, Seirawan Head to Rapid Play in Saint Louis

By on June 12, 2012 in

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By WGM Jennifer Shahade

Book Signing Event with Karpov and Seirawan

By on June 06, 2012 in

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Check out the action live!

2012 U.S. Championships Community Day

By on May 17, 2012 in

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By Alex Vergilesov

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.