March 2019 Chess Puzzle Answer Key
Find out the answers to this month's chess puzzles posted on Facebook and Twitter. CCSCSL StaffChess Puzzles
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I’m not quite sure exactly how many lessons I’ve given on how the rook moves, what fork is, or how to properly hit the clock when you’ve made a move – it’s too many to count. Being a teacher, time kind...
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Experiences As GM in Residence During the U.S. Championships
It has been nearly five years since I was last in Saint Louis. In 2014, shortly after I became a Grandmaster, I was invited to be the Grandmaster-In-Residence at the Saint Louis Chess Club – a position...
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Scholastic Tournament Blog: 2019 Spring Fever
Check out the results of our April schoalstic tournament, Spring Fever!CCSCSL StaffScholastic Tournament Results
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The Tale of Zukertort, Steinitz, & Blackburne | Romantic Chess - GM Elshan...
Grandmaster Elshan Moradiabadi profiles Wilhelm Steinitz, Johannes Zukertort, and Joseph Henry Blackburne and the early tournaments of international chess.CCSCSL Staff
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Lenhardt’s Loss in the Bundesliga | Viewers’ Choice - GM Elshan Moradiabadi
Grandmaster Elshan Moradiabadi analyzes a submission from Lenhardt, which was probably played in the German League.2019.04.18 NN vs. Lenhardt: A81 Dutch defence, Blackburne variation NN vs. Henry...
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ALL IN: Game 1 Review | Road to 2000 - Caleb Denby
Caleb Denby analyzes Game 1 of his recent rapid and blitz match against Jonathan Schrantz. This was the only game Caleb lost, as he went on to win the match 4.5-2.5.2019.04.17 Jonathan Schrantz vs....
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Overconfidence in Dubai | My Greatest Losses - GM Elshan Moradiabadi
Grandmaster Elshan Moradiabadi shows two painful losses, including one against WGM Maria Velcheva in Dubai in 2004. Elshan shows how overconfidence can kill.CCSCSL Staff
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ALL IN: Jonathan vs. Caleb | LIVE Rapid & Blitz
It's the strongest expert chess match ever! Chess Club personalities Jonathan Schrantz and Caleb Denby settle their score with two rapid games and four blitz games. Join GM Denes Boros, Ben Simon, and...
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Daniel Kolár’s Nice Loss | Viewers’ Choice - GM Elshan Moradiabadi
Grandmaster Elshan Moradiabadi analyzes viewer-submitted games, including a neat Chess.com blitz loss from Daniel Kolár.2019.04.11 Daniel Kolár vs. NN: B43 Sicilian, Kan, 5.Nc3 Emanuel Lasker vs Jose...
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Tactics as a Team | Puzzlers' Paradise - GM Aman Hambleton
Grandmaster Aman Hambleton presents 5 difficult tactics problems. Through the power of friendship, the class is able to overcome the challenge.2019.03.17CCSCSL Staff
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The King Hunt - FM Sunil Weeramantry
FIDE Master Sunil Weeramantry shows two games where a king is “pulled” into opposing territory to be checkmated. See a game he played as a kid in 1963, and a win by his stepson Hikaru...
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2019 U.S. Chess Championships: Final Recap
Grandmaster Maurice Ashley recaps the finish to the U.S. Chess Championships. Hikaru Nakamura is the king again, while Jennifer Yu has won her first U.S. Women's title.2019.03.31...
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Future of chess: Fischer random or shorter time control?
One of the main concerns of professionals in competitive fields is the amount of popularity of their profession. While some sports and activities are well-established, other sports have to reform or...
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Find the answers to the chess puzzles posted on Facebook and Twitter this month! CCSCSL StaffChess Puzzles
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Romantic Chess LIVE - GM Robert Hungaski
Grandmaster Robert Hungaski looks at players and games from before the 20th century.2019.05.02CCSCSL Staff
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Viewers' Choice LIVE - GM Robert Hungaski
Grandmaster Robert Hungaski analyzes viewer-submitted games.2019.05.02CCSCSL Staff
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AlphaZero’s Case for the Romantic Era | Romantic Chess - GM Robert Hungaski
Grandmaster Robert Hungaski examines “Zukertort’s Immortal” and one of AlphaZero’s games against Stockfish. Hungaski argues that AlphaZero may popularize the “romantic” style, full of sacrifices.CCSCSL...
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Djema Demolishes the Algerian IM | Viewers’ Choice - GM Robert Hungaski
Grandmaster Robert Hungaski analyzes expert Abdennour Djema’s upset of International Master Ali Nassr. Both players are from Algeria. Nassr is the African Junior champion.2019.05.02 Abdennour Djema...
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Ties at the Top at the Bill Wright Saint Louis Open
The Bill Wright Saint Louis Open always proves to be an exciting event, and the 2019 edition was no exception. From class players looking to win some serious cash in the U2000, to open section...
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