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Presicci Wins October Knights, Eyes November

CCSCSL Staff

on October 30, 2014 in

Event

The Monthly Knights tournaments are a great option for those tournament-inclined players who cannot commit to full weekend events. A new Knights tournament begins on the first Monday of every month, with each Monday evening bringing a new round -- and players may request a half-point bye for any round they may miss. This Swiss-style tournament regularly brings in players of all strengths and features payouts to three divisions (Open, U2000 and U1600), as well as longer time controls (G/70; d5) than some of the Chess Club’s other events.

Lecture of the Week: Develop a Middlegame Plan

Ben Simon

on October 29, 2014 in

Video

FIDE Master Aviv Friedman presents middlegame positions and demonstrates the importance of formulating a plan, rather than just looking for "the move."

USCL Week 10: Arch Bishops Look to Extend Dominance Over Carolina

CCSCSL Staff

on October 28, 2014 in

Saint Louis Arch Bishops

Tonight's Saint Louis Arch Bishops match versus the Carolina Cobras will be streamed live, featuring commentary by FM Aviv Friedman. First moves are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. local time.

The Saint Louis Arch Bishops got all their work done early.

Our Resident Master: Aviv Friedman

CCSCSL Staff

on October 20, 2014 in

News

One of the elements that sets the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis as one of the nation’s premier chess facilities is our constant rotation of Resident Grandmasters -- though this time, we’re making a very special exception.

Four-move Fireworks in October Kids' Beginners Tournament

Mike Kummer

on October 20, 2014 in

Scholastic Tournament Results

On Sunday, October 20, as the up-and-coming Saint Louis Rams were busy defeating the reigning World Champion Seattle Seahawks, 18 new pawn pushers also believed anything was possible as they began their quest to chess superstardom.

November 7-9: The 2014 Saint Louis Thanksgiving Open

CCSCSL Staff

on October 20, 2014 in

Event

One of the Saint Louis Chess Club’s premier Open events of the year is just around the corner -- don’t let the Thanksgiving Open sneak up on you! The fourth-annual ALS Benefit Tournament has been scheduled early this season, from November 7-9, 2014, allowing for a very special CCSCSL event at the end of the month.

USCL Week 8: Arch Bishops Shuffle Lineup for Pivotal Division Matchup

Brian Jerauld

on October 15, 2014 in

Saint Louis Arch Bishops

A weekend in Vegas is always a great way to relax and blow off some steam, but now it’s back to the grind for Grandmaster Wesley So.

GM Finegold, Newcomer Sundarresan Win National Chess Day Tournaments

CCSCSL Staff

on October 14, 2014 in

Event

Saturday, October 11 was 2014 National Chess Day, and the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis celebrated the holiday with two tournaments: an afternoon rated-beginner’s event, limited to players rated below 1300; and an evening of blitz chess, in a nine-round tournament open to everyone.

Twenty-four players, including seven unrated United States Chess Federation-newcomers, showed for NCD’s rated-beginner tournament. The four-round event featured a prize fund of $150 for an entry fee of just $5 -- though it was free for all new USCF signups.

Chess Club Member Profile: Thalia Cervantes

CCSCSL Staff

on October 14, 2014 in

News

With the exception of the U.S. Women’s Championship and kids’ classes on Sundays, sightings of lady chess players are few and far between around the Club. So any time an unknown woman walks through the front door of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center, there is much hope among the staff. Hope that she possesses a genuine interest in chess. Hope that she will become a member and boost our gender minority. Hope that she’s not just asking for directions around the Central West End.

Sunday: Kids' Beginner Tournament

CCSCSL Staff

on October 13, 2014 in

Scholastic Tournament Results

After your future Master has become familiar with piece movement and the basic strategies of chess, a quick introduction to the competitive side of the game can serve as an extremely beneficial -- and natural -- push in their development.