SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUBVISITEDUCATIONJOIN & GIVEEVENTSBLOGABOUT US OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. EVENTS | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: ROUND 5 The second Superbet Chess Classic is the first leg of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour, live from the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel in Romania. Eight of the nine tour players are joined by two wildcards for nine rounds of classical chess. Join GMs Alejandro Ramirez, Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, Maurice Ashley, and IM Almira Skripchenko for the move-by-move. 2021.06.09 HOLY COW! I WON THE CHICAGO OPEN! (U2300) National Master Caleb Denby shares lessons he learned during the 2021 Chicago Open, where he won clear first in the U2300 section. 2021.06.01 Caleb Denby vs. Evan Huang, 2021: E98 King's Indian, orthodox, Aronin-Taimanov, 9.Ne1 Benjamin Tang vs. Denby, 2021: B18 Caro-Kann, classical variation Denby vs. Sergei Muratov, 2021: D31 Queen's Gambit Declined, semi-Slav, Marshall gambit

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. MAY 2021 CHESS PUZZLE ANSWER KEY OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. AMERICAN HYBRID WORLD CUP QUALIFIER National Master Caleb Denby looks at the best games from the ongoing American Hybrid World Cup Qualifier, a collection of eight 16-player online knockouts. The eight winners will earn entry into the World Cup. 2021.05.25 Andrew Tang vs. Jose Daniel Gemy, 2021: A48 EMPLOYMENT | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHESS SKILLS SYSTEMATICALLY OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. LITERATURE REVIEW OF CHESS STUDIES 1 Executive Summary Many students in the United States participate in after-school chess clubs. While students join chess clubs for competitive play, there is a growing trend to develop and implement SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUBVISITEDUCATIONJOIN & GIVEEVENTSBLOGABOUT US OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. EVENTS | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: ROUND 5 The second Superbet Chess Classic is the first leg of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour, live from the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel in Romania. Eight of the nine tour players are joined by two wildcards for nine rounds of classical chess. Join GMs Alejandro Ramirez, Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, Maurice Ashley, and IM Almira Skripchenko for the move-by-move. 2021.06.09 HOLY COW! I WON THE CHICAGO OPEN! (U2300) National Master Caleb Denby shares lessons he learned during the 2021 Chicago Open, where he won clear first in the U2300 section. 2021.06.01 Caleb Denby vs. Evan Huang, 2021: E98 King's Indian, orthodox, Aronin-Taimanov, 9.Ne1 Benjamin Tang vs. Denby, 2021: B18 Caro-Kann, classical variation Denby vs. Sergei Muratov, 2021: D31 Queen's Gambit Declined, semi-Slav, Marshall gambit

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. MAY 2021 CHESS PUZZLE ANSWER KEY OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. AMERICAN HYBRID WORLD CUP QUALIFIER National Master Caleb Denby looks at the best games from the ongoing American Hybrid World Cup Qualifier, a collection of eight 16-player online knockouts. The eight winners will earn entry into the World Cup. 2021.05.25 Andrew Tang vs. Jose Daniel Gemy, 2021: A48 EMPLOYMENT | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHESS SKILLS SYSTEMATICALLY OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. LITERATURE REVIEW OF CHESS STUDIES 1 Executive Summary Many students in the United States participate in after-school chess clubs. While students join chess clubs for competitive play, there is a growing trend to develop and implement 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: ROUND 7 The second Superbet Chess Classic is the first leg of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour, live from the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel in Romania. Eight of the nine tour players are joined by two wildcards for nine rounds of classical chess. Join GMs Alejandro Ramirez, Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, Maurice Ashley, and IM Almira Skripchenko for the move-by-move. 2021.06.12 GrandChessTour.org

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB TO RESUME BROADCAST COVERAGE OF THE OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

CHESS SUMMER CAMP

The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, educational organization committed to making chess an integral part of our community. Chess is a valuable educational tool that helps teach important lessons including problem solving, critical thinking, sportsmanship, patience and goal setting -- plus, it is fun! THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN TEACH A BEGINNING CHESS by Paul Schwent, Scholastic Instructor Nothing crushes a beginner's love of chess quicker than getting annihilated at the board. For a six or seven year old just learning the game, the result of their first few games can be the difference between getting excited about the game of chess that can grow into a lifelong passion and never wanting to see a chess board again.

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Ties and Tie Breaking Where possible, the chess club will divide prizes evenly amongst tied competitors. However, in some cases prizes aren't divisible (trophies, championship titles, free entries, etc.). In those cases, we will adopt the same tie break procedures that the Continental Chess Association, which should reduce confusion and add to the uniformity and familiarity NICK RISKO | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB Rating: 1537 Teaching Rating Range: Beginners-1200. Wheelchair/disability access is available in the rear - please proceed through the parking lot to our east and around to our back door. IS SPEED CHESS BAD FOR YOU? In recent years, the way that chess is studied, played, and consumed by the general public has changed quite a bit. While chess books, magazines, clubs, and tournaments have their place, a lot of the attention has been shifted online where bullet and blitz chess are gaining popularity. Bullet chess is usually played with a time control of 1 minute with no increment, and blitz chess at either 3 SUNDAY KID'S CLASSES: CHESS FOR ALL AGES Sunday Kid's Classes: Chess for all ages. If you ever happen to find yourself at the Kingside Diner on a Sunday, you will find it packed with parents and children alike eager to learn from the certified staff and resident grandmaster from the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL). Some of the occupants you find will be

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SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUBVISITEDUCATIONJOIN & GIVEEVENTSBLOGABOUT US OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: ROUND 5 The second Superbet Chess Classic is the first leg of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour, live from the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel in Romania. Eight of the nine tour players are joined by two wildcards for nine rounds of classical chess. Join GMs Alejandro Ramirez, Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, Maurice Ashley, and IM Almira Skripchenko for the move-by-move. 2021.06.09 HOLY COW! I WON THE CHICAGO OPEN! (U2300) National Master Caleb Denby shares lessons he learned during the 2021 Chicago Open, where he won clear first in the U2300 section. 2021.06.01 Caleb Denby vs. Evan Huang, 2021: E98 King's Indian, orthodox, Aronin-Taimanov, 9.Ne1 Benjamin Tang vs. Denby, 2021: B18 Caro-Kann, classical variation Denby vs. Sergei Muratov, 2021: D31 Queen's Gambit Declined, semi-Slav, Marshall gambit

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. MAY 2021 CHESS PUZZLE ANSWER KEY OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. AMERICAN HYBRID WORLD CUP QUALIFIER National Master Caleb Denby looks at the best games from the ongoing American Hybrid World Cup Qualifier, a collection of eight 16-player online knockouts. The eight winners will earn entry into the World Cup. 2021.05.25 Andrew Tang vs. Jose Daniel Gemy, 2021: A48

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2021 U.S. Junior, Girls', and Senior Championships July 15 - July 26 2021 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz August 9-16, 2021 2021 Sinquefield Cup August 16-28, 2021 2021 Ultimate Moves Exhibition September 7 HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHESS SKILLS SYSTEMATICALLY OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. LITERATURE REVIEW OF CHESS STUDIES 1 Executive Summary Many students in the United States participate in after-school chess clubs. While students join chess clubs for competitive play, there is a growing trend to develop and implement SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUBVISITEDUCATIONJOIN & GIVEEVENTSBLOGABOUT US OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: ROUND 5 The second Superbet Chess Classic is the first leg of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour, live from the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel in Romania. Eight of the nine tour players are joined by two wildcards for nine rounds of classical chess. Join GMs Alejandro Ramirez, Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, Maurice Ashley, and IM Almira Skripchenko for the move-by-move. 2021.06.09 HOLY COW! I WON THE CHICAGO OPEN! (U2300) National Master Caleb Denby shares lessons he learned during the 2021 Chicago Open, where he won clear first in the U2300 section. 2021.06.01 Caleb Denby vs. Evan Huang, 2021: E98 King's Indian, orthodox, Aronin-Taimanov, 9.Ne1 Benjamin Tang vs. Denby, 2021: B18 Caro-Kann, classical variation Denby vs. Sergei Muratov, 2021: D31 Queen's Gambit Declined, semi-Slav, Marshall gambit

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

STREAMING CALENDAR

OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. MAY 2021 CHESS PUZZLE ANSWER KEY OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. AMERICAN HYBRID WORLD CUP QUALIFIER National Master Caleb Denby looks at the best games from the ongoing American Hybrid World Cup Qualifier, a collection of eight 16-player online knockouts. The eight winners will earn entry into the World Cup. 2021.05.25 Andrew Tang vs. Jose Daniel Gemy, 2021: A48

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2021 U.S. Junior, Girls', and Senior Championships July 15 - July 26 2021 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz August 9-16, 2021 2021 Sinquefield Cup August 16-28, 2021 2021 Ultimate Moves Exhibition September 7 HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHESS SKILLS SYSTEMATICALLY OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. LITERATURE REVIEW OF CHESS STUDIES 1 Executive Summary Many students in the United States participate in after-school chess clubs. While students join chess clubs for competitive play, there is a growing trend to develop and implement 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: ROUND 6 The second Superbet Chess Classic is the first leg of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour, live from the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel in Romania. Eight of the nine tour players are joined by two wildcards for nine rounds of classical chess. Join GMs Alejandro Ramirez, Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, Maurice Ashley, and IM Almira Skripchenko for the move-by-move. 2021.06.11 GrandChessTour.org

PRIVATE LESSONS

DUE TO COVID-19, ONLINE LESSONS ONLY! Private lessons are an excellent opportunity to get specialized, one-on-one instruction with our highly trained staff. Private lessons include an initial assessment where the instructor will determine the player's strengths and weaknesses, and then custom tailor a lesson plan to suit the player's needs. We are now offering online group lessons! Form a 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: ROUND 5 The second Superbet Chess Classic is the first leg of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour, live from the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel in Romania. Eight of the nine tour players are joined by two wildcards for nine rounds of classical chess. Join GMs Alejandro Ramirez, Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, Maurice Ashley, and IM Almira Skripchenko for the move-by-move. 2021.06.09 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: ALEXANDER GRISCHUK INTERVIEW OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: ADRIAN NAIDIN INTERVIEW OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. ONLINE SCOUTS BSA CHESS MERIT BADGE The Saint Louis Chess Club first introduced the Chess Merit Badge in 2011. Since then, it has become one of the most popular badges in the Scouts BSA merit badge catalog, with over 250,000 scouts earning their

Chess Merit badge.

THE WORLD CUP QUALIFIER THAT GOT AWAY Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian analyzes his second classical game against Argentinean Leandro Krysa during the final of the 2021 American Hybrid World Cup Qualifier. The online knockout featured players from nations in North and South America. Had Akobian won this game, he would have qualified for the Cup, but GM Krysa defended masterfully. 2021.06.08 Varuzhan Akobian vs. EMPLOYMENT | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. VIDEO | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB This super-strong U.S. Championship is an elite event, featuring 12 of the best players in America. Join GMs Yasser Seirawan, Maurice Ashley, Cristian Chirila, and WGM Jennifer Shahade for the live moves and analysis of the eleven round round robin, plus the U.S. Women's

Championship.

CHESS SUMMER CAMP

The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, educational organization committed to making chess an integral part of our community. Chess is a valuable educational tool that helps teach important lessons including problem solving, critical thinking, sportsmanship, patience and goal setting -- plus, it is fun! SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUBVISITEDUCATIONJOIN & GIVEEVENTSBLOGABOUT US OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. HOLY COW! I WON THE CHICAGO OPEN! (U2300) National Master Caleb Denby shares lessons he learned during the 2021 Chicago Open, where he won clear first in the U2300 section. 2021.06.01 Caleb Denby vs. Evan Huang, 2021: E98 King's Indian, orthodox, Aronin-Taimanov, 9.Ne1 Benjamin Tang vs. Denby, 2021: B18 Caro-Kann, classical variation Denby vs. Sergei Muratov, 2021: D31 Queen's Gambit Declined, semi-Slav, Marshall gambit EVENTS | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. AMERICAN HYBRID WORLD CUP QUALIFIER National Master Caleb Denby looks at the best games from the ongoing American Hybrid World Cup Qualifier, a collection of eight 16-player online knockouts. The eight winners will earn entry into the World Cup. 2021.05.25 Andrew Tang vs. Jose Daniel Gemy, 2021: A48

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

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2021 U.S. Junior, Girls', and Senior Championships July 15 - July 26 2021 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz August 9-16, 2021 2021 Sinquefield Cup August 16-28, 2021 2021 Ultimate Moves Exhibition September 7 CCSCSL | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. EMPLOYMENT | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN TEACH A BEGINNING CHESS by Paul Schwent, Scholastic Instructor Nothing crushes a beginner's love of chess quicker than getting annihilated at the board. For a six or seven year old just learning the game, the result of their first few games can be the difference between getting excited about the game of chess that can grow into a lifelong passion and never wanting to see a chess board again. LITERATURE REVIEW OF CHESS STUDIES 1 Executive Summary Many students in the United States participate in after-school chess clubs. While students join chess clubs for competitive play, there is a growing trend to develop and implement SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUBVISITEDUCATIONJOIN & GIVEEVENTSBLOGABOUT US OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. HOLY COW! I WON THE CHICAGO OPEN! (U2300) National Master Caleb Denby shares lessons he learned during the 2021 Chicago Open, where he won clear first in the U2300 section. 2021.06.01 Caleb Denby vs. Evan Huang, 2021: E98 King's Indian, orthodox, Aronin-Taimanov, 9.Ne1 Benjamin Tang vs. Denby, 2021: B18 Caro-Kann, classical variation Denby vs. Sergei Muratov, 2021: D31 Queen's Gambit Declined, semi-Slav, Marshall gambit EVENTS | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. AMERICAN HYBRID WORLD CUP QUALIFIER National Master Caleb Denby looks at the best games from the ongoing American Hybrid World Cup Qualifier, a collection of eight 16-player online knockouts. The eight winners will earn entry into the World Cup. 2021.05.25 Andrew Tang vs. Jose Daniel Gemy, 2021: A48

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

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2021 U.S. Junior, Girls', and Senior Championships July 15 - July 26 2021 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz August 9-16, 2021 2021 Sinquefield Cup August 16-28, 2021 2021 Ultimate Moves Exhibition September 7 CCSCSL | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. EMPLOYMENT | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN TEACH A BEGINNING CHESS by Paul Schwent, Scholastic Instructor Nothing crushes a beginner's love of chess quicker than getting annihilated at the board. For a six or seven year old just learning the game, the result of their first few games can be the difference between getting excited about the game of chess that can grow into a lifelong passion and never wanting to see a chess board again. LITERATURE REVIEW OF CHESS STUDIES 1 Executive Summary Many students in the United States participate in after-school chess clubs. While students join chess clubs for competitive play, there is a growing trend to develop and implement EDUCATION | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB The Saint Louis Chess Club views chess as a valuable educational tool. Chess teaches students important developmental skills like planning, goal setting, spatial awareness, sportsmanship, critical thinking and more, all delivered through a fun and engaging game! But these skills go beyond just the classroom. Through chess, students learn to become better decision makers. ABOUT US | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB The Saint Louis Chess Club, a 501(c)(3) educational organization, is widely recognized as the premier chess facility in the country and one of the best in the world. This 6,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art chess center features a world-class tournament playing hall, classroom, library and casual play area. But we’re more than just a

community center.

PRIVATE LESSONS

DUE TO COVID-19, ONLINE LESSONS ONLY! Private lessons are an excellent opportunity to get specialized, one-on-one instruction with our highly trained staff. Private lessons include an initial assessment where the instructor will determine the player's strengths and weaknesses, and then custom tailor a lesson plan to suit the player's needs. We are now offering online group lessons! Form a WEEKLY CLASSES & LECTURES Puzzler's Paradise: 5:00 PM (Twitch) This class is open to all members. Test and sharpen your tactical and positional skills by attempting to solve puzzles handpicked by our Resident Grandmaster. Taught by a Grandmaster. Understanding Practical Chess: 6:00 PM (Twitch) Learn from the mistakes of both you and your opponent. 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: TEIMOUR RADJABOV INTERVIEW OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. 2021 PARIS GRAND CHESS TOUR: DAY 1 The fifth Paris Grand Chess Tour is the second leg of the 2021 Tour. Nine rapid rounds, 18 blitz rounds, live from Gobelins Manufactory. Join a commentary team TBA for the move-by-move. 2021.06.18

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ONLINE SCOUTS BSA CHESS MERIT BADGE Online Scouts BSA Chess Merit Badge. The Saint Louis Chess Club first introduced the Chess Merit Badge in 2011. Since then, it has become one of the most popular badges in the Scouts BSA merit badge catalog, with over 250,000 scouts earning their Chess Merit badge. The STLCC designed workshops provide a dynamic program of learning and adventure 2021 SUPERBET CHESS CLASSIC: PREVIEW The second Superbet Chess Classic is the first leg of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour, live from the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel in Romania. Eight of the nine tour players are joined by two wildcards for nine rounds of classical chess. Watch from June 5-14! GrandChessTour.org THE PHILIDOR #2: HANHAM & LION VARIATIONS OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess.

C.H.E.S.S. COPS

C.H.E.S.S. Cops (Chess Helping Enhance Student Skills) is a partnership created by the Saint Louis Chess Club, Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Dept, Saint Louis County Police Dept, and the Police Athletic League. C.H.E.S.S. Cops addresses the need for improved relationships between at-risk kids and police officers in Saint Louis city and county. SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUBVISITEDUCATIONJOIN & GIVEEVENTSBLOGABOUT US OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. EVENTS | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. EDUCATION | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB The Saint Louis Chess Club views chess as a valuable educational tool. Chess teaches students important developmental skills like planning, goal setting, spatial awareness, sportsmanship, critical thinking and more, all delivered through a fun and engaging game! But these skills go beyond just the classroom. Through chess, students learn to become better decision makers. HOLY COW! I WON THE CHICAGO OPEN! (U2300) National Master Caleb Denby shares lessons he learned during the 2021 Chicago Open, where he won clear first in the U2300 section. 2021.06.01 Caleb Denby vs. Evan Huang, 2021: E98 King's Indian, orthodox, Aronin-Taimanov, 9.Ne1 Benjamin Tang vs. Denby, 2021: B18 Caro-Kann, classical variation Denby vs. Sergei Muratov, 2021: D31 Queen's Gambit Declined, semi-Slav, Marshall gambit AMERICAN HYBRID WORLD CUP QUALIFIER National Master Caleb Denby looks at the best games from the ongoing American Hybrid World Cup Qualifier, a collection of eight 16-player online knockouts. The eight winners will earn entry into the World Cup. 2021.05.25 Andrew Tang vs. Jose Daniel Gemy, 2021: A48 ONLINE SCOUTS BSA CHESS MERIT BADGE The Saint Louis Chess Club first introduced the Chess Merit Badge in 2011. Since then, it has become one of the most popular badges in the Scouts BSA merit badge catalog, with over 250,000 scouts earning their

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. EMPLOYMENT | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. SUNDAY KID'S CLASSES: CHESS FOR ALL AGES OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN TEACH A BEGINNING CHESS by Paul Schwent, Scholastic Instructor Nothing crushes a beginner's love of chess quicker than getting annihilated at the board. For a six or seven year old just learning the game, the result of their first few games can be the difference between getting excited about the game of chess that can grow into a lifelong passion and never wanting to see a chess board again. SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUBVISITEDUCATIONJOIN & GIVEEVENTSBLOGABOUT US OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. EVENTS | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. EDUCATION | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB The Saint Louis Chess Club views chess as a valuable educational tool. Chess teaches students important developmental skills like planning, goal setting, spatial awareness, sportsmanship, critical thinking and more, all delivered through a fun and engaging game! But these skills go beyond just the classroom. Through chess, students learn to become better decision makers. HOLY COW! I WON THE CHICAGO OPEN! (U2300) National Master Caleb Denby shares lessons he learned during the 2021 Chicago Open, where he won clear first in the U2300 section. 2021.06.01 Caleb Denby vs. Evan Huang, 2021: E98 King's Indian, orthodox, Aronin-Taimanov, 9.Ne1 Benjamin Tang vs. Denby, 2021: B18 Caro-Kann, classical variation Denby vs. Sergei Muratov, 2021: D31 Queen's Gambit Declined, semi-Slav, Marshall gambit AMERICAN HYBRID WORLD CUP QUALIFIER National Master Caleb Denby looks at the best games from the ongoing American Hybrid World Cup Qualifier, a collection of eight 16-player online knockouts. The eight winners will earn entry into the World Cup. 2021.05.25 Andrew Tang vs. Jose Daniel Gemy, 2021: A48 ONLINE SCOUTS BSA CHESS MERIT BADGE The Saint Louis Chess Club first introduced the Chess Merit Badge in 2011. Since then, it has become one of the most popular badges in the Scouts BSA merit badge catalog, with over 250,000 scouts earning their

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OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. EMPLOYMENT | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. SUNDAY KID'S CLASSES: CHESS FOR ALL AGES OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN TEACH A BEGINNING CHESS by Paul Schwent, Scholastic Instructor Nothing crushes a beginner's love of chess quicker than getting annihilated at the board. For a six or seven year old just learning the game, the result of their first few games can be the difference between getting excited about the game of chess that can grow into a lifelong passion and never wanting to see a chess board again. VISIT | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB The Saint Louis Chess Club, a 501(c)(3) educational organization, is the premier chess facility in the country and one of the best in the world. Our 6,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art chess center features a world-class tournament hall, classroom, library and casual play area. Come by the Chess Club for a free tour so you can see how we've brought the educational benefits of EDUCATION | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB The Saint Louis Chess Club views chess as a valuable educational tool. Chess teaches students important developmental skills like planning, goal setting, spatial awareness, sportsmanship, critical thinking and more, all delivered through a fun and engaging game! But these skills go beyond just the classroom. Through chess, students learn to become better decision makers. ABOUT US | SAINT LOUIS CHESS CLUB The Saint Louis Chess Club, a 501(c)(3) educational organization, is widely recognized as the premier chess facility in the country and one of the best in the world. This 6,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art chess center features a world-class tournament playing hall, classroom, library and casual play area. But we’re more than just a

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WEEKLY CLASSES & LECTURES Livestreamed Classes and Lectures: SUNDAY. Kids Chess for Rookies: 1:00 PM (Twitch) If you already know the rules of chess, learn the basic strategies from a grandmaster in this fun class. SELECT CHESS TRAINING PROGRAM The Saint Louis Chess Club offers its Select Chess training program to qualified students with the objective of training them into titled chess players. Under professional instruction from Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian, accepted scholastic players will receive weekly group training sessions, individual lessons, tournament preparation,

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HOLY COW! I WON THE CHICAGO OPEN! (U2300) National Master Caleb Denby shares lessons he learned during the 2021 Chicago Open, where he won clear first in the U2300 section. 2021.06.01 Caleb Denby vs. Evan Huang, 2021: E98 King's Indian, orthodox, Aronin-Taimanov, 9.Ne1 Benjamin Tang vs. Denby, 2021: B18 Caro-Kann, classical variation Denby vs. Sergei Muratov, 2021: D31 Queen's Gambit Declined, semi-Slav, Marshall gambit ONLINE SCOUTS BSA CHESS MERIT BADGE The Saint Louis Chess Club first introduced the Chess Merit Badge in 2011. Since then, it has become one of the most popular badges in the Scouts BSA merit badge catalog, with over 250,000 scouts earning their

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Since opening our doors in July of 2008, we have worked diligently to promote chess at the local and national level. Here in Saint Louis, we work tirelessly to spread and grow our Schoalstic Chess Initiative, which brings impactful educational programming to schools and community centers all across the greater Saint Louis area. We've also worked to raise the profile and 2021 SAINT LOUIS CORPORATE CHESS LEAGUE: VIRTUAL The Corporate Chess League holds a pre-season exhibition online. Join Mike Kummer for the move-by-move. At the end, Kummer will select the most outstanding game of the tournament. The winner of the most outstanding game will receive a special gift! The winner of the Outstanding Game was vindy's seven-move win over TheAbhay. Due to transmission error, the Most Outstanding Game

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C.H.E.S.S. Cops (Chess Helping Enhance Student Skills) is a partnership created by the Saint Louis Chess Club, Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Dept, Saint Louis County Police Dept, and the Police Athletic League. C.H.E.S.S. Cops addresses the need for improved relationships between at-risk kids and police officers in Saint Louis city and county. Skip to main content

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_OUR MISSION_ It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. _NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY_ Wheelchair/disability access is available in the rear - please proceed through the parking lot to our east and around to our back door. If you need additional assistance, please let us know. The Saint Louis Chess Club admits students of any gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The Saint Louis Chess Club complies with the Internal Revenue Service's guidelines regarding publication of its non-discrimination policy in its brochures, catalogs, advertisements and otherwise making it known to the general community. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST

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