This story was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on January 1.
Everybody loves a good Cinderella story. There’s something about seeing the underdog prevail that gives people hope a fairy tale ending is actually possible.
When the top four collegiate chess teams come together in New York City in April, a champion looks to repeat while an unlikely contender hopes simply to keep the magic going.
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By Mike Wilmering
This story was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on January 1.
Everybody loves a good Cinderella story. There’s something about seeing the underdog prevail that gives people hope a fairy tale ending is actually possible.
When the top four collegiate chess teams come together in New York City in April, a champion looks to repeat while an unlikely contender hopes simply to keep the magic going.
Preston Smith, the self-proclaimed "Champ!", gave Grandmaster Josh Friedel all he could handle at a 9-person simultaneous exhibition held at the Chess Club on Saturday, December 28.
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Grandmaster Josh Friedel will fill the role of Resident Grandmaster for a few days from December 26-December 29. During that time Josh will take charge of all the classes, so come on out to get a fresh perspective from one of the top players in the country!
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This article was originally published on news.stlpublicradio.org
If St. Louis is etching its name on the list of emerging chess capitals of the world, then London is already firmly established. And the letters are in bold print.
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By Matt Barrett
Images from this article courtesy Ray Morris-Hill
SAINT LOUIS (December19, 2013) -- I wandered into the restaurant at the Hilton a little after 1 p.m., expecting to find it bustling as it had been at breakfast. The room however, was completely empty. Or at least I thought so at first glance.
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By Andy Primm
A total of 78 players turned out for the 2013 Thanksgiving Open at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. The event featured several titled players incluidng GM Fidel Corrales Jimenez, WGM Anna Sharevich, IM Priyadharshan Kannappan, IM David Recuero Guerra and many more.
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By Brian Jerauld, special to the Beacon
Friday didn’t look so black for John Bartholomew. The 26-year-old International Master picked up chess’ hottest item before the holiday rush this year: his first Grandmaster norm, last week at the Saint Louis Classic.
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By Matt Barrett
The most recent of our quarterly Boy Scout Merit Badge workshops took place on Sunday, November 10. On this Sunday in particular, 16 members from local Boy Scout troops signed on to learn the basics of the game of chess. They rolled up their doubloons and prepared to hoist sail on their maiden voyage aboard the USS CCSCSL. Or so I thought.
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By Alex Marler
The Friday Action Quads is the most successful event held at the club on a regular basis. They’re great! I can’t think of a better way to unwind from the work week than to push the pieces in three quick games against players my own level.
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