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Results Day 1 Rapid 1 Rapid 2 Rapid 3 Rapid 4 Total Score P. Harikrishna 0 1 0 0 1 F. Caruana 2 1 2 2 7 J. Duda 1 0 2 1 4 H. Nakamura 1 2 0 1 4 D. Navara 2 0 1 0 3 W. So 0 2 1 2 5 […]
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2019 Champions Showdown Recap – Day 1
by Tatev Abrahamyan Day one of the 2019 edition of the Champions Showdown kicked off with fireworks and excitement. What’s unique about this particular event is the number of fresh faces who made their debut in Saint Louis, who otherwise don’t get many opportunities to share the stage with the very best in the world. […]
2019 U.S. Championships
2019 U.S. Championships 2019 U.S. Chess Championship The 2019 U.S. Championship is an elite national championship event, featuring 12 of the strongest chess players in America. Over the course of eleven rounds, these competitors will battle for $194,000 in prize money, qualification into the World Championship cycle, and the coveted title of 2019 U.S. Champion. […]
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Russian Grandmaster Valentina Gunina Crowned First Cairns Cup Champion
For more information, contact: Kiley Herndon Phone: (314) 309-0799 [email protected] Russian Grandmaster Valentina Gunina Crowned First Cairns Cup Champion Inaugural Tournament Sparks Inspiration for Women’s Chess Around the World SAINT LOUIS, February 19, 2019 – Russian Chess Grandmaster Valentina Gunina was named champion on Friday of the inaugural Cairns Cup, an elite tournament for the […]
2019 Cairns Cup – Round 9
Almost all the rounds of this event had a lot of excitement, so it wasn’t a surprise that the last one didn’t disappoint. In the battle for first place, GM Gunina had an advantage most of the game against GM Kosteniuk, but Alexandra fought back and even had winning chances at some point before the […]
2019 Cairns Cup – Round 8
Round eight had plenty of fighting chess, but only one player was able to secure a victory. French GM Marie Sebag scored her first win of the tournament against GM Irina Krush. IM Zhansaya Abdumalik came close to knocking off the tournament leader but stumbled just before making time control. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk, on the […]
Champions Showdown Features Ten Kings of Chess
For more information, please contact: Kiley Herndon [email protected] 314-309-0799 For Immediate Release Champions Showdown Features Ten Kings of Chess Saint Louis Chess Club to host international exhibition tournament February 20-24, 2019 ST. LOUIS, February 14, 2019 – The 2019 installment of the Champions Showdown will feature five unique matchups between top world players, as […]