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Chess Prodigies Meet in Saint Louis for U.S. Junior Championship

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SAINT LOUIS (June 13, 2013) -- Chess prodigies from across the nation have gathered in Saint Louis to compete in the 2013 U.S. Junior Closed Championship, the premier chess tournament in the country for players under the age of 21. 

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Vergilesov, Eckert win Show-Me Classic

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By Brian Jerauld

Alex Vergilesov not only topped the Show-Me Classic, he also capitalized on one last chance to cash in – literally – as a Class A player. When the USCF releases its June supplement next week, Vergilesov will be listed above 2000, making him an expert for the first time in his career.

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District Tourney Brings Parkway Students to Chess Club

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The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis had one of its busiest weekends of the year last month, hosting Parkway students of all grade levels for the annual Parkway Chess Championship. The tournament was split over two days with primary students competing on Saturday, April 20 and secondary students on Sunday, April 21.

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SuperNationals V in Nashville: The Recap

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By Matt Barrett

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Bierbaum Students Shine at Kids Beginner Tourney

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More than 70 students participated in the ever-popular Unrated Beginner Tournament for Kids on Saint Patrick's Day, and students from Bierbaum Elementary represented with a number of top finishers in both sections.

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IM Priyadharshan Kannappan Wins Mid-America Open

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Reed School Meets GM Akobian

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By Matt Barrett

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