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On March 17, the 2020 FIDE Candidates kicked off in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in somewhat controversial fashion.At a time where most major sporting events…
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Among the general public, chess has a reputation for being more refined and classy than other sports.This seemingly positive reputation actually has a…
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Despite the recent cancellation of countless chess tournaments around the world due to coronavirus, one of the most important competitions of the year is…
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Growing up, I was always told how chess, music and math go together. So, in high school, I decided to choose math and physics as my concentration because…
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As a veteran grandmaster (GM), I’ve seen a lot of chess sponsors come and go.When I first arrived in St. Louis for the St. Louis Chess Club’s inaugural…
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For the second year in a row, the St. Louis Chess Club hosted the Cairns Cup, which featured 10 of the best female chess players in the world.The…
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Compared to other arts or sports, chess is an easy game to learn but a difficult one to master. Just how difficult?Malcolm Gladwell, in his best-selling…
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Most chess players and fans of the game can be divided into two categories: purists and innovators. Purists are traditionalists who believe that serious…
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For the second year in a row, the St. Louis Chess Club will host the Cairns Cup, which is set to be the highest-rated all-female tournament in chess…
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Winning the 2017 U.S. Women's Chess Championship has been the highlight of my chess career so far.It was a wonderful moment that I was blessed to be able…