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Tourney Recaps: Swiss Ms. and Kids' Beginner

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By Mike Kummer

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Dates, Format Set for 2013 U.S. Championships in Saint Louis

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SAINT LOUIS, January 22, 2013 -- 2013 will mark five years of checkmates and championships in Saint Louis.

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Beginners Brave Icy Conditions for Tourney Experience

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By Mike Kummer

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Coryea Wins Knights Championship

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Dan Coryea is the winner of the 2012 Knights Championship. He was the only player that finished the event with a perfect 3-0 score. Dan has won five monthly Knights tournaments and one Knights Championship, securing his first Knights tournament way back in October 2008. He won back-to-back Knights tourneys earlier this summer.

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Doomsday Festival Recap

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Global warming hit Saint Louis hard right in time for the Doomsday Festival. 60 degrees temperatures in mid-December helped boost attendance for all three events.  A total of 31 players turned out for the first tourney: the 10-Minute Decimation. Rules like "touch move" and "illegal moves end games" was in effect for all three events.

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Chess Thriving at Incarnate Word

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By Alex Vergilesov

The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis had another successful semester, teaching chess to more than 1,200 students across the greater Saint Louis area. Now that the holidays are here, our scholastic staff is regrouping to prepare for the busy Spring 2013 semester.

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3 GMs Split First at Thanksgiving Open

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By Mike Kummer

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A Season of Firsts for Saint Louis

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By Matt Barrett

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