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Playing it Unsafe

Chess styles are diverse.  Some players play aggressively from the first move, blitzing out sharp theory and trying to apply immediate pressure from the word go.  Others prefer to avoid known paths, seeking to outplay their opponents on unfamiliar terrain.  Some are open positions aficionados, while others prefer the long maneuverings of locked games.

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Levon Aronian

2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress: Day 1

The 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress consists of two classical 10-player round robins where players will attempt to earn Grandmaster of International Master norms. Today's show is a prelude to the first round that begins at 5:00 P.M. today and goes through Tuesday, February 13. Join GM Josh Friedel and Ben Simon with the move-by-move.

USChessChamps.com
2018.02.08

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2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress: Day One

The 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress consists of two classical 10-player round robins where players will attempt to earn Grandmaster of International Master norms. Today's show is a prelude to the first round that begins at 5:00 P.M. today and goes through Tuesday, February 13. Join GM Josh Friedel and Ben Simon with the move-by-move.

USChessChamps.com
2018.02.08

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Quang Liem Le vs. Daniil Dubov, Gibraltar 2017 | Secret Life of Pawns - GM Josh Friedel

Grandmaster Josh Friedel shows one of his favorite games from the 2018 Gibraltar Chess Festival, Vietnamese Le Quang Liem vs. Russian Daniil Dubov. See how pawns determine where your pieces should be.

2018.02.01
Le Quang Liem vs Daniil Dubov, Tradewise Gibraltar (2018): B31 Sicilian, Nimzovich-Rossolimo attack (with ...g6, without ...d6)
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1910598

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A Young Grandmaster’s Reflection On His Time in Saint Louis

Back in July of 2016, my family decided to move from New Jersey to Saint Louis in order to help support my chess ambition. Moving to the chess capital of the country was an exciting change as it allowed me to be closer to the heart of U.S. chess. Upon entering 2018, I thought it fitting to indulge in some nostalgia and relate my experiences over the last year-and-a-half as a member of the local Saint Louis chess community.

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GM Wesley So and GM Akshat Chandra

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