SAINT LOUIS, June 22, 2023 - The Saint Louis Chess Club today announced the appointment of Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan as its Chief Commentator and Spokesperson. Now a Saint Louis resident, Yasser joins twenty other grandmasters who call the city home, one of just a few cities in the world with as many grandmasters in residence.
Grandmaster Cemil Can Ali Marandi teaches a chess class on playing aggressively against the English Opening.
Grandmaster Robert Hungaski discusses the general DNA of the Sicilian, and shows his game from the 2023 Americas Absolute Continental Chess Championship. Plus, see a French defense game. Originally on Twitch.
Grandmaster Cemil Can Ali Marandi teaches a chess class on prophylaxis.
Prophylaxis is the prevention of your opponent's ideas. See JJ's own games that demonstrate prophylaxis.
Alex Moellering shows how to effectively use chess puzzles to improve your game.
See "fast mode" puzzles, and then think longer with "slow mode" puzzles.
2023.06.20
SAINT LOUIS, June 20, 2023 - With one round to spare, International Master (IM) Anna Zatonskih defied the odds to win the 2023 Cairns Cup. The four-time U.S. Women’s Champion called the win her best achievement of her chess career as she took the grand prize of $45,000, despite starting as the lowest-rated player in the field. Zatonskih also earned her first norm toward the Grandmaster (GM) title.
Grandmaster Robert Hungaski looks at his own game from the 2023 American Continental Championship against FM Angel Gabriel Cordoba. Originally on Twitch.
2023.06.06
Angel Gabriel Cordoba vs. Robert Hungaski, 2023: A13 English, Neo-Catalan
https://lichess.org/broadcast/american-continental-chess-championship-20...
Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan kicks off the new Monday Masters' Class! Geared towards experienced players, Yasser will take you through Fabiano Caruana's recent win over Magnus Carlsen. Recommended rating level: 1800+.
2023.07.03
Grandmaster Josh Sheng shows some of his own brillant moves in Double Exclam!! Originally on Twitch.
2023.02.12
Bryce Tiglon vs. Josh Sheng, 2019
David Atkin vs. Sheng, 2019
Craig Hilby vs. Brandon Jacobson, 2023
Alperen Kanli vs. Sheng, 2023
Nana Dzagnidze talks to Almira Skripchenko after defeating Mammadzada in the ninth round of the 2023 Cairns Cup.
2023.06.12
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