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Today in Chess: The Legendary Garry Kasparov on the World Chess Championship

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The Legendary GM Garry Kasparov weighs in the 2018 World Chess Championship and the current World Chess Champion and the Challenger.

Caruana takes on Carlsen in World Chess Championship Playoff: Today in Chess

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CCSCSL Staff

on November 28, 2018 in

After consistent draws of the game for 12 straight rounds, there will be a World Chess Championship playoff. Join the Today In Chess Commentary team of Yasser Seirawan, Maurice Ashley, and Jennifer Shahade as they cover the Playoffs live.

Scholastic Tournament Blog: 2018 Turkey Tango

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CCSCSL Staff

on November 26, 2018 in

Scholastic Tournament Results

On Sunday, November 18, the Saint Louis Chess Club hosted its Turkey Tango scholastic chess tournament. Historically, the Turkey Tango tournament has always been the biggest scholastic tournament of the year. This year was no exception, as we had an impressive 241 players participate.

Today in Chess: 2018 World Chess Championship Playoffs

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CCSCSL Staff

on November 26, 2018 in

After consistent draws of the game for 12 straight rounds, there will be a World Chess Championship playoff. Join the Today In Chess Commentary team of Yasser Seirawan, Maurice Ashley, and Jennifer Shahade as they cover the Playoffs live.

Grand Chess Tour: 2018 London Chess Classic Finals Rapid and Blitz Games

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CCSCSL Staff

on November 26, 2018 in

The exciting finale of the Grand Chess Tour being fought out at the London Chess Classic, in a knockout format for the first time and with $300,000 at stake.
The semi-final battles will feature the 4 top players from the Grand Chess Tour qualifying events in Paris, Leuven and St. Louis; Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Levon Aronian, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. GM Yasser Seirawan, GM Maurice Ashley, and WGM Jennifer Shahade will provide live Commentary from the Saint Louis Chess Club Studio.

Grand Chess Tour: 2018 London Chess Classic Finals Game 2

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CCSCSL Staff

on November 26, 2018 in

The exciting finale of the Grand Chess Tour being fought out at the London Chess Classic, in a knockout format for the first time and with $300,000 at stake.
The semi-final battles will feature the 4 top players from the Grand Chess Tour qualifying events in Paris, Leuven and St. Louis; Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Levon Aronian, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. GM Yasser Seirawan, GM Maurice Ashley, and WGM Jennifer Shahade will provide live Commentary from the Saint Louis Chess Club Studio.

Grand Chess Tour: 2018 London Chess Classic Finals Game 1

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CCSCSL Staff

on November 26, 2018 in

The exciting finale of the Grand Chess Tour being fought out at the London Chess Classic, in a knockout format for the first time and with $300,000 at stake.
The semi-final battles will feature the 4 top players from the Grand Chess Tour qualifying events in Paris, Leuven and St. Louis; Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Levon Aronian, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. GM Yasser Seirawan, GM Maurice Ashley, and WGM Jennifer Shahade will provide live Commentary from the Saint Louis Chess Club Studio.

Grand Chess Tour: 2018 London Chess Classic Semi-Finals Rapid and Blitz Games

By

CCSCSL Staff

on November 26, 2018 in

The exciting finale of the Grand Chess Tour being fought out at the London Chess Classic, in a knockout format for the first time and with $300,000 at stake.
The semi-final battles will feature the 4 top players from the Grand Chess Tour qualifying events in Paris, Leuven and St. Louis; Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Levon Aronian, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. GM Yasser Seirawan, GM Maurice Ashley, and WGM Jennifer Shahade will provide live Commentary from the Saint Louis Chess Club Studio.

Grand Chess Tour: 2018 London Chess Classic Semi-Finals Game 2

By

CCSCSL Staff

on November 26, 2018 in

The exciting finale of the Grand Chess Tour being fought out at the London Chess Classic, in a knockout format for the first time and with $300,000 at stake.
The semi-final battles will feature the 4 top players from the Grand Chess Tour qualifying events in Paris, Leuven and St. Louis; Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Levon Aronian, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. GM Yasser Seirawan, GM Maurice Ashley, and WGM Jennifer Shahade will provide live Commentary from the Saint Louis Chess Club Studio.

Grand Chess Tour: 2018 London Chess Classic Semi-Finals Game 1

By

CCSCSL Staff

on November 26, 2018 in

The exciting finale of the Grand Chess Tour being fought out at the London Chess Classic, in a knockout format for the first time and with $300,000 at stake.
The semi-final battles will feature the 4 top players from the Grand Chess Tour qualifying events in Paris, Leuven and St. Louis; Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Levon Aronian, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. GM Yasser Seirawan, GM Maurice Ashley, and WGM Jennifer Shahade will provide live Commentary from the Saint Louis Chess Club Studio.

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