I’m back home, sitting in front of my computer, reflecting on my third term as GM-in-Residence. The first time I got the opportunity to work at the club was back in 2014; since then, I’ve managed to make my way back to the Chess Club for the past two years and every time I leave I find myself looking back.
Grandmaster Alex Lenderman shows games, players, and styles from before the 20th century.
2019.05.30
Grandmaster Alex Lenderman analyzes viewer submissions. Submit yours with details at Info@SaintLouisChessClub.org.
Find the answers to the chess puzzles posted on Facebook and Twitter each Sunday throughout the month of May.
Grandmaster Alex Lenderman relives games where he lost.
2019.06.11
Grandmaster Alex Lenderman shows five all-time classic Romantic period games, including “The Gold Coin Game,” “Rubinstein’s Immortal,” Edward Lasker vs. Thomas, and more.
Grandmaster Alex Lenderman analyzes viewer submissions. Submit yours with details at Info@SaintLouisChessClub.org.
Caleb Denby demonstrates the benefits of playing training games by working on the Benoni and Caro-Kann with an old teammate. Most importantly, he discusses critical moments with his opponent after the game.
2019.05.22
Caleb Denby (2029 URS) vs. Saumil Padhya (2188 FIDE): A61 Benoni, Uhlmann variation
Denby vs. Padhya: A61 Benoni, Uhlmann variation
Padhya vs. Denby: B19 Caro-Kann, classical, Spassky variation
Padhya vs. Denby: B19 Caro-Kann, classical, Spassky variation
Jason Woolem and Tracee Stewart show their horrible mistakes in a game they played. Have you done worse? This video is meant for children and beginners of all ages. Not for advanced players!
Traces Stewart (916 USCF) vs. Jason Woolem (1159 USCF), 2018: B01 Scandinavian (center counter) defence
Grandmaster Alex Lenderman looks at players, games, and styles from before the 20th century.
2019.05.23
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