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Scholastic Tournament Blog: 2018 Summer Showdown
June marks the beginning of summer and our scholastic tournaments are a way for students to escape the heat. Along with the blistering weather, the Summer Showdown chess tournament scorched the...
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Alex Onischuk vs. Akobian, 2018 U.S. Champs | Secret Life of Pawns - GM...
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian shows his game as Black, against the legend Alexander Onischuk, from the the first round of the 2018 U.S. Chess Championship.2018.06.28 Alexander Onischuk vs Varuzhan...
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The Art of Chess and a Bit of Light Reading
This summer, the Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to highlight two unique chess camps with our community partners, Art Unleashed and the Saint Louis Public Library.CCSCSL StaffScholastic News
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Jose Raul Capablanca vs. Marc Fonaroff, 1918 | Play Like a Pro - GM Varuzhan...
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian is delighted to show one of Capablanca's most entertaining games, a casual affair against Professor Marc Fonaroff in 1918.2018.06.28 Jose Raul Capablanca vs Marc Fonaroff,...
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Akobian vs. Julio Becerra, 2009 U.S. Championship | Strategy Session - GM...
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian looks back on his game against Julio Becerra in the 2009 U.S. Championship. The event was the first national championship hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club. Var went on...
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To win or not to win? How to play chess against the beginner
As an instructor, mentor, father, or mother of an aspiring chess player, playing against your little prodigy can be a great way to measure their skills and progress.CCSCSL StaffScholastic News
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2018 U.S. Junior/Girls' Junior Championships - Round 1
For the ninth consecutive year, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Junior Championship, the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation's top rising stars along with the...
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2018 U.S. Junior/Girls' Junior Championships - Round 2
For the ninth consecutive year, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Junior Championship, the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation's top rising stars along with the...
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2018 U.S Junior/Girls' Junior Championships - Round 3
For the ninth consecutive year, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Junior Championship, the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation's top rising stars along with the...
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2018 U.S. Junior/Girls' Junior Championships - Round 4
For the ninth consecutive year, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Junior Championship, the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation's top rising stars along with the...
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Fireworks Continued Off the Board After the 4th of July with the Sunday...
The Sunday Spectacular brought out a lot of players, including many younger players in the Saint Louis Chess community. We had 63 players take to the boards and play in this 5 round, dual rated...
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2018 U.S. Junior/Girls' Junior Championships - Round 5
For the ninth consecutive year, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Junior Championship, the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation's top rising stars along with the...
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How to Create A Classroom Culture - Part 3
Let’s continue with another tip to help you create your classroom culture. The ‘E’ from our acronym C.H.E.S.S. stands for: Establish Everyday Practices. CCSCSL StaffScholastic News
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2018 U.S. Junior/Girls' Junior Championships - Round 7
For the ninth consecutive year, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Junior Championship, the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation's top rising stars along with the...
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2018 U.S. Junior/Girls' Junior Championships - Round 6
For the ninth consecutive year, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Junior Championship, the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation's top rising stars along with the...
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2018 U.S. Junior/Girls' Junior Championships - Round 8
For the ninth consecutive year, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Junior Championship, the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation's top rising stars along with the...
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2018 U.S. Junior/Girls' Junior Championships - Round 9
For the ninth consecutive year, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Junior Championship, the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation's top rising stars along with the...
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A Magical Summer of Chess
The Saint Louis Chess Club helps provide even more exposure to chess for students in the Saint Louis area by running numerous chess camps throughout the city. The skills they learn in chess summer...
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2018 U.S. Junior Championships: Round 8
Ten of the best U/20 American players compete in a classical round robin for an opportunity to play in next year’s national championship. Plus, the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship returns to Saint...
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2018 U.S. Junior Championships: Round 7
Ten of the best U/20 American players compete in a classical round robin for an opportunity to play in next year’s national championship. Plus, the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship returns to Saint...
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