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On Chess: Nakamura Declines U.S. Championship Invite

This article was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on March 19.

Twelve of the top chess players in the U.S. just got fantastic news: Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura will not be fighting for the title of 2014 U.S. Champion. 

Nakamura, currently ranked No. 8 in the world, declined his invitation citing his decision to prepare for, and compete against, only the world’s elite.

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On Chess: Nakamura Declines U.S. Championship Invite

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By Mike Wilmering

This article was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on March 19.

Twelve of the top chess players in the U.S. just got fantastic news: Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura will not be fighting for the title of 2014 U.S. Champion. 

Nakamura, currently ranked No. 8 in the world, declined his invitation citing his decision to prepare for, and compete against, only the world’s elite.

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CHESS CLUB PUZZLERS: March 26th

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By CCSCSL Staff

It's time for another installment of Chess Club Puzzlers! See if you have what it takes to solve the problems presented here. Start honing your tactical skills now, and you'll be amazed at how your game will improve.

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Pathak Wins Adult Beginner Tourney

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By Mike Kummer

While over 200 players were playing at the 18th Annual Mid-America Open over Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, the Chess Club held their monthly Adult Beginner Tournament. David “This is Me” Green was the clear-cut favorite in the nine-player field.

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Shahade Brings Queen Power to Saint Louis

The Chess Club would like to welcome WGM Jennifer Shahade, who will take the reins as our next Resident GM until March 28. In addition to our normal lecture schedule, Jennifer also will be conducting some special "Queen Power" events at the World Chess Hall of Fame.

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On Chess: Hall Of Fame Brings Chess To New Audiences

This story was originally posted on stlouispublicradio.org on March 12.

On Tuesday, USA Today published a story that outlined everything “hip and happening” in St. Louis.

Not surprisingly, the World Chess Hall of Fame got a nod. Wait. What? Not surprising, you say?

If the idea that chess is hip and happening is foreign to you, then I assume you still have the antiquated stereotype of the pocket protector-wearing übergeek ingrained in your mind.

But times they are a-changin’ my friends.

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On Chess: Hall Of Fame Brings Chess To New Audiences

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This story was originally posted on stlouispublicradio.org on March 12.

By Mike Wilmering

On Tuesday, USA Today published a story that outlined everything “hip and happening” in St. Louis.

Not surprisingly, the World Chess Hall of Fame got a nod. Wait. What? Not surprising, you say?

If the idea that chess is hip and happening is foreign to you, then I assume you still have the antiquated stereotype of the pocket protector-wearing übergeek ingrained in your mind.

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Shahade Brings Queen Power to Saint Louis

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By Mike Wilmering

 

The Chess Club would like to welcome WGM Jennifer Shahade, who will take the reins as our next Resident GM until March 28. In addition to our normal lecture schedule, Jennifer also will be conducting some special "Queen Power" events at the World Chess Hall of Fame.

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Iced Over!: A Memorable State Scholastic Championship

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By Ben Simon

Waking up on a Saturday at 6 a.m. is never fun, but there was a tournament to get to! This year’s Missouri State Scholastic Championship was held on March 1 in Columbia, and I got to drive the Chess Bus all the way there.

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CHESS CLUB PUZZLERS: March 8th

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By CCSCSL Staff

It's time for another installment of Chess Club Puzzlers! See if you have what it takes to solve the problems presented here. Start honing your tactical skills now, and you'll be amazed at how your game will improve.

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