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St. Louis Business Journal

Missouri among best states for teachers - 5 things you don't need to know but might want to
St. Louis Business Journal
The World Chess Hall of Fame(WCHOF) in St. Louis is debuting three new exhibitions Thursday, as it celebrates its five-year anniversary. The three new exhibits are called: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral: Natural Splendors from the Chess, Designing Chessmen ...

Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 07:47

World Chess Hall of Fame  Photos Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 02:00


St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae'
St. Louis Public Radio
Dr. George and Vivian Dean have been fascinated with chess sets for more than half a century. Their collection of more than 1,000 sets and diverse singular pieces stretches from the 8th century to the present, with examples from as many different ...

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 23:06

On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae'  St. Louis Public Radio

Dr. George and Vivian Dean have been fascinated with chess sets for more than half a century. Their collection of more than 1000 sets and diverse singular.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 02:00

On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae'  St. Louis Public Radio

Dr. George and Vivian Dean have been fascinated with chess sets for more than half a century. Their collection of more than 1000 sets and diverse singular.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 02:00

On Chess: New exhibit at the World Chess Hall of Fame draws inspiration from 'Systema Naturae'  St. Louis Public Radio Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 02:00


The Boston Globe

Chess notes
The Boston Globe
The trophy will be on displayed at the World Chess Hall of Fame until then. The women's event was won by China after a very exciting last round victory over the defending Russians, who finished without a medal in fourth place. Poland was a surprise ...

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 14:34


St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: An ordinary set, an extraordinary rivalry
St. Louis Public Radio
In August 1986, a game of quick chess was played at the U.S. Open in Somerset, N.J. The board was vinyl, the pieces were plastic, and a Jerger wooden chess clock sat next to the board. While the set may have been common, the players were most certainly ...

Thursday, September 22, 2016 - 05:35

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