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Lindenwood Launches World-Class Collegiate Chess Program

University Offering Chess Scholarships, Forming Team for Competition

 

SAINT LOUIS, January 31, 2012--Lindenwood University is putting out a call for some of the finest young chess players in America and abroad. And the university is willing to provide scholarship money to build the nation’s top collegiate chess program.

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Submitted by mwilmering on Wed., 2/1/2012 - 2:54 pm

Sinquefields honored at Mo. Sports HOF induction

Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield present GM Gata Kamsky, center, with his prize for winning the 2011 U.S. Championship. The Sinquefiields were both honored by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday.

 

Chess Club founders Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield were each recognized and honored Sunday night at the 2012 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Springfield, Mo.

Submitted by mwilmering on Wed., 2/1/2012 - 10:57 am

January Knights Recap

Rodney Vaughn started the New Year with a successful tournament that clinched a spot in the 2012 Knights Championship. In 2011, it took Rodney nine attempts to qualify.

Rodney's 4-0 performance netted him a $50 Gift Certificate to the Chess Club. Never resting on his laurels, he plans on putting it toward lessons with Resident Grandmaster Ben Finegold.

Submitted by mwilmering on Tue., 1/31/2012 - 9:37 pm

GM Finegold at the Waldo Odak Open

 

By GM Ben Finegold

Submitted by mwilmering on Tue., 1/31/2012 - 8:39 pm

Waldo Odak Open Recap

By Alex Marler 

Submitted by mwilmering on Tue., 1/31/2012 - 8:13 pm

Kasparov vs. Sinquefield in simul exhibition

Rex Sinquefield faces former world champion Garry Kasparov at a simultaneous exhibition at the New York Athletic Club, January 11, 2012. Photo by Mig Greengard for the Kasparov Chess Foundation, Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-SA

 

Club Founder Rex Sinquefield attended a fundraiser for the Kasparov Chess Foundation in New York last week, and had the opportunity to take on former World Champion Garry Kasparov in a simul.

Submitted by mwilmering on Thu., 1/19/2012 - 11:30 am

Ho- Ho- Holiday Bash Recap

 

By Alex Marler

The 2011 edition of the Holiday Bash proved quite exciting with unexpected results across all the boards, along with crushed dreams of victory. Okay, maybe I was the only one suffering hallucinations of first place. Considering how trying the Holiday season can prove for everyone schedules, 47 joyful souls still managed to turn up for this festive event, which featured three sections: the Open (1700+), U1700, and the U1300.

Submitted by mwilmering on Fri., 12/30/2011 - 3:36 pm

Vergilesov wins Knights Championship

CCSCSL Scholastic Coordinator Alex Vergilesov plays chess at a United Way benefit at AT&T headquarters in downtown Saint Louis. Alex won his final game of the Knights Championship to claim the title.

Submitted by mwilmering on Fri., 12/30/2011 - 9:32 am

Rex Sinquefield to be inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Rex Sinquefield has been awarded the Gold Koltanowski Award each of the past three years for his work in promoting chess at both the local and national level.

Submitted by mwilmering on Thu., 12/15/2011 - 8:58 pm

Adopt-A-Student, Adopt-A-School Drive

 

Our Scholastic Chess Program has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past year, and now we're asking you to be a part of its continued success! We're introducing our first-ever Adopt-A-Student, Adopt-A-School campaign.

Submitted by mwilmering on Tue., 12/13/2011 - 3:04 pm

The CCSCSL Invitational: Final Recap

GM Giorgi Kacheishvili turned in an impressive 8-1 result at the CCSCSL Invitational.

By GM Ben Finegold

The CCSCSL Invitational wrapped up Friday night with a lot of exciting games. I was wondering two things went I went to sleep Thursday: Would GM Georgi Kacheishvili continue his blistering pace? And would IM Angelo Young be able to tighten up and avoid a clean sweep?

Submitted by mwilmering on Mon., 12/5/2011 - 3:36 pm

HBO Films Bobby Fischer Documentary: DVD Release

 

Oscar nominated director Liz Garbus delivers a thought-provoking and thorough retelling of the life and times of chess legend Bobby Fischer. From his rise to fame, to the immortal World Championship match with Boris Spassky and eventually through Fisher's infamous decline, Garbus weaves a fascinating and comprehensive portrayal of a chess legend.

Submitted by mwilmering on Mon., 12/5/2011 - 12:42 pm
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