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View ArticleScholastic Tournament Blog: Turkey Tango
During Thanksgiving, many of us will reflect upon our blessings this past year. Here at the Saint Louis Chess Club, we are sincerely grateful for the support given by our chess players, family members,...
View Article2017 Turkey Tango Tournament Results
During Thanksgiving, many of us will reflect upon our blessings this past year. Here at the Saint Louis Chess Club, we are sincerely grateful for the support given by our chess players, family members,...
View ArticleAkobian vs. Mareco, 2017 Spring Classic | Games to Know by Heart - GM...
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian shows a beautiful game between Lev Polugaevsky and Rashid Nezhmetdinov from the 1958 Russian Championship. Plus, see mating net puzzles.2017.11.09 Lev Polugaevsky vs Rashid...
View ArticlePolugaevsky vs. Nezhmetdinov, 1958 | Games to Know by Heart - GM Varuzhan...
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian shows a beautiful game between Lev Polugaevsky and Rashid Nezhmetdinov from the 1958 Russian Championship. Plus, see mating net puzzles.2017.11.09 Lev Polugaevsky vs Rashid...
View ArticleHow to better manage your time
Let’s face it. A lot of players struggle with time management. Moving too quickly or too slowly can be an easily overlooked problem for many. Regardless of the time control, it is important to move...
View ArticleThe 4...a6 Slav Defense | Chess Openings Explained
National Master Julian Proleiko explains why Black playing a6 on move four is good to play in the Slav. This is the first of three lectures where Julian deals with a complex where Black puts his pawns...
View ArticleDestruction of a Guard + Illusory Protection | Tactics Time!
National Master Jim McLaughlin tackles two tactical themes with tons of positions from Siegbert Tarrasch. Remove the defender to pick up a hanging piece, plus expose pieces that seem to be defended but...
View ArticleBig Turnout, New Faces in 2017 Thanksgiving Open
On Thanksgiving weekend, a total 114 players (including seven Grandmasters) came to the Saint Louis Chess Club to compete for their share of $10,000. There were a lot of new faces in the Chess Club and...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Round 1
The final leg of the 2017 Grand Chess Tour is upon us with Round 1 of the London Chess Classic today. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Ronda 1
The final leg of the 2017 Grand Chess Tour is upon us with Round 1 of the London Chess Classic today. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM...
View ArticleDon't Get Forked! Episode 2
Today is Round 3 of the 2017 London Chess Classic. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Mickey...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Ronda 2
Today is Round 3 of the 2017 London Chess Classic. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Mickey...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Round 2
Today is Round 3 of the 2017 London Chess Classic. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Mickey...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Round 1 Recap
Today is Round 3 of the 2017 London Chess Classic. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Mickey...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Ronda 3
Today is Round 3 of the 2017 London Chess Classic. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Mickey...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Round 3
Today is Round 3 of the 2017 London Chess Classic. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Mickey...
View ArticleBenefits of the Grand Chess Tour - GM Maurice Ashley
Today is Round 3 of the 2017 London Chess Classic. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Mickey...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Round 2 Recap
Today is Round 3 of the 2017 London Chess Classic. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Mickey...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Ronda 4
Today is Round 4 of the 2017 London Chess Classic. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Mickey...
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