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U.S. Chess School Brings Royalty To St. Louis

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By Mike Wilmering

This story was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on January 8.

Members of the chess royal family have been holding court in St. Louis with increasing regularity. 

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Smith Defeats GM Friedel in Simul

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Preston Smith, the self-proclaimed "Champ!", gave Grandmaster Josh Friedel all he could handle at a 9-person simultaneous exhibition held at the Chess Club on Saturday, December 28.

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Webster U, University of Illinois Make Chess Final Four

This story was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on January 1.

Everybody loves a good Cinderella story. There’s something about seeing the underdog prevail that gives people hope a fairy tale ending is actually possible.

When the top four collegiate chess teams come together in New York City in April, a champion looks to repeat while an unlikely contender hopes simply to keep the magic going.

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Webster U, University of Illinois Make Chess Final Four

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By Mike Wilmering

This story was originally published on stlpublicradio.org on January 1.

Everybody loves a good Cinderella story. There’s something about seeing the underdog prevail that gives people hope a fairy tale ending is actually possible.

When the top four collegiate chess teams come together in New York City in April, a champion looks to repeat while an unlikely contender hopes simply to keep the magic going.

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Smith Defeats GM Friedel in Simul

Preston Smith, the self-proclaimed "Champ!", gave Grandmaster Josh Friedel all he could handle at a 9-person simultaneous exhibition held at the Chess Club on Saturday, December 28.

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Friedel Fills Resident Role, Simul Dec. 28th

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Grandmaster Josh Friedel will fill the role of Resident Grandmaster for a few days from December 26-December 29. During that time Josh will take charge of all the classes, so come on out to get a fresh perspective from one of the top players in the country!

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Nakamura Wins London Classic; Educators Share Ideas

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This article was originally published on news.stlpublicradio.org 

If St. Louis is etching its name on the list of emerging chess capitals of the world, then London is already firmly established. And the letters are in bold print.

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My Lunch with a World Champion

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By Matt Barrett

Images from this article courtesy Ray Morris-Hill

SAINT LOUIS (December19, 2013) --  I wandered into the restaurant at the Hilton a little after 1 p.m., expecting to find it bustling as it had been at breakfast. The room however, was completely empty. Or at least I thought so at first glance.

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IM Kannappan Wins Thanksgiving Open in Saint Louis

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By Andy Primm 

A total of 78 players turned out for the 2013 Thanksgiving Open at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. The event featured several titled players incluidng GM Fidel Corrales Jimenez, WGM Anna Sharevich, IM Priyadharshan Kannappan, IM David Recuero Guerra and many more.

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Johnny B. Good Enough for GM Norm

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By Brian Jerauld, special to the Beacon

Friday didn’t look so black for John Bartholomew. The 26-year-old International Master picked up chess’ hottest item before the holiday rush this year: his first Grandmaster norm, last week at the Saint Louis Classic.

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