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The Boston Globe
I was able to watch the fifth round of the Sinquefield Cup, and I was given a tour of the facility and also the World Chess Hall of Fame right across the street. I can honestly say that I have never been in such a nice place to play chess. There is ...

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Saturday, August 20, 2016 - 13:34


Yahoo Finance

American Grandmaster Wins U.S. Tournament Stop on International Grand Chess Tour
Yahoo Finance
GM So was awarded the 2016 Sinquefield Cup title and the $75,000 grand prize at the Sinquefield Cup Closing Ceremony, held at the World Chess Hall of Fame in Saint Louis Aug. 15. "I am so thankful to be able to play here in Saint Louis with the world's ...

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - 14:48


PR Newswire (press release)

American Grandmaster Wins U.S. Tournament Stop on International Grand Chess Tour
PR Newswire (press release)
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The third time is the charm for Grandmaster Wesley So, as the 23-year-old American chess player claimed victory in the final round of the Sinquefield Cup tournament Aug. 14 at the Chess Club and Scholastic ...

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016 - 14:43


St. Louis Public Radio

On Chess: St. Louis' reputation as chess capital grows as another grand master makes the city home
St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis has established itself, without a doubt, as the capital of chess in America. The most important series of tournaments annually, the Grand Chess Tour, has its only North American stop here for the Sinquefield Cup, and the club hosts such ...

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Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 12:36


Topeka Capital Journal

Editorial: Brownback fails to understand Kansans' concerns
Topeka Capital Journal
Gov. Brownback answers questions from the audience after giving a speech during a breakfast at the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Mo. By The Capital-Journal Editorial Board. During a recent interview with Mike Shanin on Kansas City Public ...

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 19:26


AviationPros.com

STL: Ticket Sales Launch for Fundraising Gala Supporting Airport Art Program
AviationPros.com
... been featured in curated exhibitions by local organizations such as Craft Alliance, The Sheldon Art Galleries, The Missouri History Museum, The International Photography Hall of Fame, Griot Museum, Foundry Art Centre and the World Chess Hall of Fame.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 17:24

2016 Sinquefield Cup Player-Autographed Headshots  Q Boutique Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 09:21


The Rolla Daily News

St. James Architectural Woodworking Company Growing
The Rolla Daily News
Cohen also built display cases for the World Chess Hall of Fame in 2011 and built 12 custom chess tables for the 2009 U.S. Chess Tournament. Cohen has been featured in the Small Business Monthly magazine and was nominated in 2008 for Missouri ...

Friday, August 5, 2016 - 16:03

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