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On Chess: Saint Louis History Is Chess-Rich

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This article was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on February 12.

By Mike Wilmering

The chess boom in St. Louis may appear as though it has materialized out of thin air, but the Gateway City has a vibrant chess history. 

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CHESS CLUB PUZZLERS: FEBRUARY 14th

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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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On Chess: Nakamura Misses Chance to Topple World Champion

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By Mike Wilmering

This article was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on February 6.

He came close this time. The great white whale was in his sights. His elbow was cocked, and in his hand the harpoon was ready to deliver the fatal blow. And then it all disappeared.

Over the weekend, St. Louisan and U.S. No. 1 Hikaru Nakamura let slip his first-ever victory against the reigning World Champion, Magnus Carlsen.

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Return of the King: Seirawan Fills GM Role

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Yasser Seirawan
Title: Grandmaster
Residence: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Age: 53
Chess Highlights: Silver Medal - 2011 World Team Championship, U.S. Champion 1981, 1986, 1989, 2000; World Junior Chess Champion: 1979, 10-time U.S. Olympiad Team Member

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CHESS CLUB PUZZLERS: FEBRUARY 4th

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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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Meier's Chess Club Victory Adds To Growing Local Reputation

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By Mike Wilmering

This article was originally published on stlpublicradio.com on January 30

Webster University’s Georg Meier etched his name in the St. Louis record books over the weekend by winning the 6th annual Club Championship, held at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL).

Meier, 26, is a world-class grandmaster who ranks No. 2 in Germany and No. 141 in the world.

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Meier Wins 2014 CCSCSL Club Championship

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By GM Ben Finegold

The 2014 Club Championship took place January 24-26 at (you guessed it!) the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. The event was five rounds, with one round Friday night, and two each Saturday and Sunday. I have played in a few of these events, but to my memory, this was by far the largest with 36 participants.

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Chess Club Puzzlers: January 27

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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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On Chess: Nakamura And So Face World’s Elite In Netherlands

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By Mike Wilmering

This article was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on January 22.

The prestigious Tata Steel chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, started last week, and for once, super-GM Hikaru Nakamura is not the only St. Louis representative competing against the world’s best.

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CCSCSL Instructors Win Adult Beginner Tourney

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By Mike Kummer

A total of 12 players vied for a free USCF Membership at the monthly Adult Beginner Tournament. Among the mix of players were two after-school chess instructors for the CCSCSL, Evan Baker Smith and Grace Foo, a father-son combo of George Jordan Jr. and George Jordan III, kid’s class veteran Hunter Pecoraro, new club member James Adams and new USCF member Emma Baak.

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