A Decisive Start to the 2016 U.S. and U.S. Women’s Championship
After exciting pre-tournament build-up, the U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship finally spread its wings and took off. And what a takeoff it was! With five decisive games in the open section and intense battles on all boards in the women’s section, this was everything a chess fan could have hoped for. From quick demolitions […]
The American Chess Family Reunites in St. Louis
By GM Cristian Chirila April 13, 2016 will be remembered as the opening day of the strongest U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship in history. The excitement surrounding the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis is palpable. Players, coaches, commentators, journalists, and fans from all over the world are eagerly waiting to feast […]
The Dynamic 2016 U.S. & U.S. Women’s Championships
By GM Cristian Chirila In less than one month, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) will once again become the most interesting chess club in the world. That is not because of some fluke; the American chess crème de la crème is set to step foot in the historical venue and […]
Highest Rated Field Set for 2016 U.S. Championships
For more information, please contact: Nicole HalpinCommunications Coordinator(314) [email protected] For Immediate Release Highest Rated Field Set for 2016 U.S. Championships Nakamura, Caruana, So, and Krush Confirmed SAINT LOUIS (February 9, 2016) – For the eighth consecutive year, the nation’s top 24 chess players will gather in Saint Louis to compete for the titles of U.S. […]
Nation’s Chess Capital Welcomes 2016 U.S. Championships
For more information, please contact: Nicole Halpin Communications Coordinator (314) 309-0799 [email protected] For Immediate Release Nation’s Chess Capital Welcomes 2016 U.S. Championships Garry Kasparov to face top three finishers in blitz competition. SAINT LOUIS (January 7, 2016) – For the eighth consecutive year, the nation’s top 24 chess players will gather in Saint Louis to […]
Showdown in Saint Louis Takes Home the Trophy!
Having two players like Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana, truly the top of the top of the World, live in the same city, is absolutely wonderful. The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis brought them together in an amazing exhibition of games. Even though they are known to be powerhouses in classical chess, […]
Blitz Chess – 2015 Showdown in Saint Louis
Blitz is a dangerous game. The balancing act of time pressure, putting aggression on your opponent and not blundering anything is extremely tricky. Hikaru Nakamura is considered by many to be the best blitz player in the World, and if not that, at least top three. However, Fabiano Caruana had something to say about this […]
Rapid Chess – 2015 Showdown in Saint Louis
Round 1 Hikaru came out guns blazing, playing an opening that might be more appropriate for 960 than for top level chess. However, it worked! Caruana found himself very quickly in a difficult position, and had to come from behind. White was unable to find the best continuations, and it was actually Nakamura that had […]
Fischer Random – 2015 Showdown in Saint Louis
Fischer Random chess has been a controversial chess variant for some time. With the semi-random way the game starts (there are positions that cannot be played as they give White too big of an advantage), it is impossible to predict exactly how the games will begin and therefore it is impossible to have any kind […]
Basque Chess – Showdown in Saint Louis
Nakamura vs. Caruana The Basque chess games started with some exciting developments. It is difficult to juggle two games of chess at the same time, especially against such strong opposition. In the Nakamura vs. Caruana game, the number one player in America essayed the Trompowsky opening; however, it was not successful at all. Fabi gained […]