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World Chess Hall of Fame to Induct Four New Members. All of Them Are Jewish.  Tablet Magazine Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 02:00


Young Professionals Networking
Webster Kirkwood Times
The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis and World Chess Hall of Fame would like to invite chess enthusiasts and art and culture lovers for a fun evening to learn about their newly created Young Professionals Board. The young professionals ...

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Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 01:26

75% OFF SALE (code SALE75 at checkout)  Q Boutique Friday, February 24, 2017 - 14:58

Strato Chess – World Chess Hall of Fame  Q Boutique Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 18:58


Hans Berliner, the DC boy who conquered the (postal) chess world
Washington Times
Postal chess great Hans Berliner, who passed away last month in Florida at the age of 87, grew up here and got his start at the fabled Washington Chess Divan. He captured five city championships in the 1940s and 1950s before going on to fame and ...

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 11:09


Discovering The Imagery of Chess
Webster Kirkwood Times
Discovering The Imagery of Chess featuring Larry List will be presented Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave. Reception is at 6 p.m.; event at 6:30 p.m. Join independent curator Larry List as he discusses unearthing an ...

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Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 01:34


Composer Spotlight Series: Ludwig van Beethoven
Webster Kirkwood Times
Composer Spotlight Series: Ludwig van Beethoven will be presented Thursday, March 2, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), at the World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave. Cost: $10; $5 tickets available for members, seniors and military. Reservations ...

Saturday, February 11, 2017 - 18:56


Techworm

Women in Gaming: Is There a Gender Gap?
Techworm
Jennifer Shahade is a chess Grandmaster and two-time United States Champion who even rose to become the sole female member of the board of the World Chess Hall of Fame. Interestingly, Shahade also competes in another mind sport: poker. Together ...

Friday, February 10, 2017 - 09:24


Chess champ takes on all challengers
The Cross Timbers Gazette
Root donated her score sheets on which the players record every move of tournament games, plus those games' results to the World Chess Hall of Fame in Saint Louis, Mo. The U.S. Chess Federation began computerizing records of tournament results in ...

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Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 09:03


Crafts & Cocktails: Natural History Preservation with Lady Von Black
Webster Kirkwood Times
Crafts & Cocktails: Natural History Preservation with Lady Von Black will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.), at the World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave. Cost is $10; $5 for WCHOF members. Reservations recommended.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017 - 01:47

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