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On Chess: 13 Year Old To Vie For U.S. Women’s Championship

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This article was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on April 10.

By Brian Jerauld

Apparently, the U.S. “Women’s” Chess Championship is a description that gets more liberal by the year.

Where last season’s national title fight featured Dallas’ Sarah Chiang - 15 at the time - this year’s will feature Ashritha Eswaran, a 13-year-old National Master out of San Jose, Calif. Over the weekend, Eswaran accepted the invitation as the wildcard to the 2014 event, rounding out the 10-player field. The tournament will take place May 7 through May 20 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis in the Central West End.

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Schoolhouse Rook!: Chess Attracting Local Students

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By Matt Barrett

There has been an all-time high of student traffic at the beginning of April, both on campus and in local scholastic programs.

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Big Turnout, Big Competition in March Kids Beginner Tournament

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By Ben Conover

The March Unrated Kids Beginner Tournament brought a total of 66 students to the world-famous Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis in hopes of winning their choice of an annual student membership to the Club or an annual United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership to compete in rated tournaments. After four rounds of brilliancies, blunders, and beginner battles, Evan Marion and Logan Huyette emerged as K-3 co-champions while returning competitor Aaradya (Adi) Diwan successfully emerged past the six-way tie for second place to capture the 4th-6th grade title.

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2014 U.S. Championship Preview

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By GM Alejandro Ramirez

Being a resident grandmaster here at the Saint Louis Chess Club is always a true pleasure. The experienced staff, the beautiful facilities and the many opportunities provided to players of all experience levels is truly staggering. The club has had some recent, noticeable changes. First of all the new schedule is awesome, and it is far easier for everyone to remember when the club is open (10 a.m. - 10 p.m., seven days a week!)

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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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