USCL Week 8: Arch Bishops Shuffle Lineup for Pivotal Division Matchup
A weekend in Vegas is always a great way to relax and blow off some steam, but now it’s back to the grind for Grandmaster Wesley So.
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GM Finegold, Newcomer Sundarresan Win National Chess Day Tournaments
Saturday, October 11 was 2014 National Chess Day, and the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis celebrated the holiday with two tournaments: an afternoon rated-beginner’s event, limited to players rated below 1300; and an evening of blitz chess, in a nine-round tournament open to everyone.
Twenty-four players, including seven unrated United States Chess Federation-newcomers, showed for NCD’s rated-beginner tournament. The four-round event featured a prize fund of $150 for an entry fee of just $5 -- though it was free for all new USCF signups.
Chess Club Member Profile: Thalia Cervantes
With the exception of the U.S. Women’s Championship and kids’ classes on Sundays, sightings of lady chess players are few and far between around the Club. So any time an unknown woman walks through the front door of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center, there is much hope among the staff. Hope that she possesses a genuine interest in chess. Hope that she will become a member and boost our gender minority. Hope that she’s not just asking for directions around the Central West End.
Sunday: Kids' Beginner Tournament
After your future Master has become familiar with piece movement and the basic strategies of chess, a quick introduction to the competitive side of the game can serve as an extremely beneficial -- and natural -- push in their development.
Arch Bishops Score on All Boards to Beat Boston 3-1
The Saint Louis Arch Bishops maintained their first-place lead in the Southern Division of the United States Chess League with Tuesday night's 3-1 win over the Boston Blitz.
Lecture of the Week: CCSCSL Millionaire Open Satellite Recap
The Millionare Chess Open kicks off in Las Vegas today, featuring the largest prize fund in chess history! The CCSCSL held an exciting satellite tournament back in August, where the winner earned free $1,000-entry into the Millionaire -- as well as $500 cash!
National Chess Day 2014 - Newcomer and Expert Tournaments
The Saint Louis Chess Club wants you to celebrate National Chess Day on Saturday, Oct. 11! We're featuring two different tournaments -- one for experienced zugzwangers, and another for brand new pawnpushers!
Saturday, October 11: National Chess Day
This column appeared on St. Louis Public Radio on Oct. 9, 2014
This Saturday, Oct. 11 is National Chess Day -- though only unofficially, because nobody cares.
That’s not from a lack of continued effort on the part of chess players, however, as plenty have cared about such a recognized holiday dating all the way back to its inception in 1976.
USCL Week 7: Marler on Hot Seat as Arch Bishops Look to Stop Skid
Under normal circumstances, a half-point from a match between Grandmasters wouldn’t be considered half-bad. But lately, those draws have been making Saint Louis Arch Bishops general manager Alex Marler break out in a full sweat.
Ultimate Moves
After an exhilirating 2017 Sinquefield Cup and crowning GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave King of the event, we moved into the Saint Louis Rapid & Bllitz, Fourth Leg of the 2017 Grand Chess Tour. Now for some fun we have Team Rex, Team Randy going head to head with both GMs and surprise guests.
