2017 London Chess Classic: Scholastic Simul and ProBiz Cup
Grandmaster Maurice Ashley highlights the opening day of the London Chess Classic with the scholastic simul and the ProBiz Cup, which teams grandmasters and donors together for some fun.2017.11.30...
View Article2018 Grand Chess Tour Announcement
Breaking News: Michael Khordakovsky is with GM Maurice Ashley delivering the news on the upcoming 2018 Grand Chess Tour.CCSCSL Staff
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Round 8 Recap
Round 8 brought a surprise update. GM Ian Nepomniachtchi not only won his game against GM Magnus Carlsen but he took over the lead for first place. GM Maurice Ashley touches on the highlights of the...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Round 9
Today is Round 9 of the 2017 London Chess Classic.Will there be a playoff or a clear Victory for One. Watch your favorites, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: Ronda 9
Hoy es la ronda 9 del London Chess Classic 2017. Habrá un desempate o una victoria clara para uno. Mire a sus favoritos, GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, GM Levon Aronian, GM Ian...
View ArticleBeat Good Players with the London | Games to Know by Heart - IM Eric Rosen
International Master Eric Rosen hopes to inspire you to play the London Opening. Learn the "Ashwin Trap" and see a game that Eric played against (probably) Fabiano Caruana. Follow along at...
View Article2017 London Chess Classic: 2018 GCT London Knockout
During Round 8 of the last leg on this year's Grand Chess Tour, GCT spokesman Michael Khodarkovsky reveals a huge modification to next year's London Classic and Grand Chess Tour.2017.12.10...
View ArticleYou Can't Penetrate the Fortress! Draw! | Endgame Exclam!! - GM Varuzhan Akobian
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian identifies positions where a player is down material, but can manage a draw with the fortress technique. See how the stronger side can't force the King out of the corner...
View ArticleShapiro, Woolem, & Benson submit their Best | Viewers' Choice - GM Varuzhan...
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian analyzes three victorious games submitted by the class.2017.11.30 dorostol42 vs. Daniel S Shapiro: C02 French, advance variation Jason E Woolem vs. Humberto Anorbes: A45...
View ArticleKrasenkow-Nakamura at the Casino | Games to Know by Heart - GM Varuzhan Akobian
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian shows Hikaru Nakamura's win as Black against Polish grandmaster Michal Krasenkow at Casino de Barcelona in 2007. Can you find all of the potential mates at the end of this...
View ArticleTactical Challenge #31 with Jonathan Schrantz
Jonathan Schrantz challenges you to find the best move. Find a mate or win material with pins, forks, skewers, and more. If you find a good move, see if you can find an even better oneCCSCSL Staff
View ArticleDon't Get Forked Ep4 - Jonathan Schrantz Second Upload Edition
From the visionary creator of Blunders comes a brand new video series that will dazzle, amaze and confuse you.Prepare to enter a world of cutlery so devastating that you won’t want to go into the...
View ArticleImprove your Pieces in the Mid-Game | Kids' Class - GM Cristian Chirila
Grandmaster Cristian Chirila shows us how improving our pieces can set up tactical threats, with a particular focus on the double attack.2017.10.22CCSCSL Staff
View ArticleDon't Get Forked Ep4 - Jonathan Schrantz
From the visionary creator of Blunders comes a brand new video series that will dazzle, amaze and confuse you.Prepare to enter a world of cutlery so devastating that you won’t want to go into the...
View ArticlePawn Endgames you Must Know | Kids' Class - GM Cristian Chirila
Grandmaster Cristian Chirila shows us some critical examples of King and Pawn engames that every chess player should know. Always remember to count your tempos and be aware of zugzwang.2017.10.29CCSCSL...
View ArticleScholastic Blog: Holiday Classic
By Tony Chen, Scholastic Coordinator In the midst of the holiday season, everyone is in a happy and generous mood. During the Holiday Classic chess tournament, 164 players converged to battle for chess...
View Article2017 Holiday Classic Results
In the midst of the holiday season, everyone is in a happy and generous mood. During the Holiday Classic chess tournament, 164 players converged to battle for chess superiority. Even with a date change...
View ArticlePuzzles From Mario Garcia | Puzzler's Paradise - GM Cristian Chirila
Grandmaster Cristian Chirila shows us a series of puzzles from Mario Garcia.2017.10.29CCSCSL Staff
View ArticleThe Greek Gift Sacrifice | Kid's Class - GM Cristian Chirila
Grandmaster Cristian Chirila shows the kids when to sacrifice our bishop on h7. It draws out the king and opens up plenty of lines for the rest of our pieces to checkmate.2017.11.05CCSCSL Staff
View ArticleGames of James Allen, Rebeca_L, and trickortreat08 | Viewers' Choice - GM...
Grandmaster Denes Boros analyzes viewer submissions from around the world. Submit your game at info@saintlouischessclub.org.2017.12.14 James Allen (2154 FIDE) vs. djkrazyti: C40 Damiano's defence...
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