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Grand Chess Tour Names Field for Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz and Sinquefield Cup

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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The final two legs of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour will bring the world’s best chess players to Saint Louis to compete in the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz and Sinquefield Cup to determine the overall tour winner.

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  • The final two legs of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour will bring the world’s best chess players to Saint Louis to compete in the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz and Sinquefield Cup to determine the overall tour winner.
  • An integral component of the Grand Chess Tour since 2017, the 2023 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz tournament is set to be filled with fast-paced action and drama.
  • The tournament will be hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club at the World Chess Hall of Fame from November 13-19, 2023 in Saint Louis, MO.
  • The Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz field will feature:

2023 U.S. Chess Champions: Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana Defends Title to Become a Three-Time U.S. Champion; International Master Carissa Yip Wins Second Title in Women’s Division

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and International Master Carissa Yip took top honors out of a field of elite American chess players in the 2023 U.S.

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  • Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and International Master Carissa Yip took top honors out of a field of elite American chess players in the 2023 U.S.
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    Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and International Master Carissa Yip took top honors out of a field of elite American chess players in the 2023 U.S.
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    Hosted in America’s chess capital by the Saint Louis Chess Club at the World Chess Hall of Fame October 5 - 18, 2023, the 2023 U.S.
  • Chess Championship events featured 24 of the top chess players who competed for a purse of more than $400,000.

America’s Top Chess Players to Compete for More Than $400,000 in 2023 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Chess Championship

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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The nation’s top chess players are set to compete in the U.S’.

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  • The nation’s top chess players are set to compete in the U.S’.
  • Chess Championship and 2023 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship .
  • “Being invited to participate in the U.S. and U.S. Women’s Chess Championships is considered one of the ultimate goals for elite chess players in the United States,” said Tony Rich, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club.
  • Chess Champion GM Wesley So and GM Sam Sevian who recently delivered an outstanding performance to win the 2023 Chess 9LX event.

Grandmaster Sam Sevian Delivers Brilliant Performance to Win 2023 Champions Showdown: Chess 9LX

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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GM Sam Sevian won the 2023 Champions Showdown: Chess 9LX after a brilliant final day, where he defeated a competitive field including legendary former World Champion Garry Kasparov and World No.

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  • GM Sam Sevian won the 2023 Champions Showdown: Chess 9LX after a brilliant final day, where he defeated a competitive field including legendary former World Champion Garry Kasparov and World No.
  • Chess 9LX was hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club at the World Chess Hall of Fame September 8-11, 2023.
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    Grandmaster Sam Sevian Wins 2023 Champions Showdown: Chess 9LX (Photo: Business Wire)
    “It’s been an insane tournament, and I felt like I played my best chess.
  • I feel amazing,” said Sevian about his Chess 9LX win.

IM Anna Zatonskih Wins 2023 Cairns Cup Hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club, Takes Home $45,000 Top Prize

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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With one round to spare, International Master (IM) Anna Zatonskih defied the odds to win the 2023 Cairns Cup.

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  • With one round to spare, International Master (IM) Anna Zatonskih defied the odds to win the 2023 Cairns Cup.
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    With one round to spare, International Master (IM) Anna Zatonskih defied the odds to win the 2023 Cairns Cup organized by the Saint Louis Chess Club and held at the World Chess Hall of Fame.
  • Established in 2019, the Cairns Cup was established by the Saint Louis Chess Club to provide a competitive tournament for elite female players.
  • “It was an honor to host another incredible group of elite chess players during the Cairns Cup,” said Dr. Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield, co-founder of the Saint Louis Chess Club.

Top Female Chess Players to Compete in Elite Cairns Cup

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The Cairns Cup , an elite level female chess tournament created by the Saint Louis Chess Club , returns this June and will feature ten of the world's best female chess players.

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  • The Cairns Cup , an elite level female chess tournament created by the Saint Louis Chess Club , returns this June and will feature ten of the world's best female chess players.
  • Inspired by its mission to further promote the game of chess to women, the tournament is aptly named in honor of Saint Louis Chess Club co-founder Dr. Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield’s maiden name.
  • The ten player round robin tournament will be hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club at the World Chess Hall of Fame from June 3-13, 2023 and will feature one of the strongest female fields, as they compete for a total prize fund of $180,000.
  • “The Saint Louis Chess Club continues to bring new and innovative ways to promote the game of chess,” said Tony Rich, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club.

World Chess Hall of Fame to Premiere Two New Exhibitions Showcasing Chess’ Influence on Music and Literature

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF), the leading chess cultural center in the country, announces two, all-new exhibitions: “Sound Moves: Where Music Meets Chess” and “T.

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  • The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF), the leading chess cultural center in the country, announces two, all-new exhibitions: “Sound Moves: Where Music Meets Chess” and “T.
  • S. Eliot: A Game of Chess” - both showcasing how the timeless game has had a powerful influence across music, literature and culture.
  • With extraordinarily rich histories in common, there are innumerable points of intersection between the respective stories of chess and music.
  • To learn more about the exhibitions or other special programming at the World Chess Hall of Fame, please visit www.worldchesshof.org .

Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura and Grandmaster Irina Krush Win Second Annual American Cup

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Grandmasters Hikaru Nakamura and Irina Krush bested a field of elite chess players from across the United States to take top honors in the 2023 Open and Women’s American Cup tournaments, respectively.

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  • Grandmasters Hikaru Nakamura and Irina Krush bested a field of elite chess players from across the United States to take top honors in the 2023 Open and Women’s American Cup tournaments, respectively.
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    Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura wins the Open Section of the 2023 American Cup hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club at the World Chess Hall of Fame.
  • “This year’s American Cup featured ​​exciting chess play, stunning upsets and epic comebacks,” said Tony Rich, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club.
  • It was tough and either of us could have won, but I’m thankful to get the win,” said Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in his post-game interview.

Chess Legend Grandmaster Judit Polgar To Be Inducted Into World Chess Hall of Fame

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Judit Polgar of Hungary, the strongest female chess player of all time, will be inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame during the 6th Annual Strategy Across the Board Gala hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club and World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Saint Louis, MO.

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  • Judit Polgar of Hungary, the strongest female chess player of all time, will be inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame during the 6th Annual Strategy Across the Board Gala hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club and World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Saint Louis, MO.
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    Judit Polgar, the strongest female chess player of all time, to be recognized for exceptional contributions to the iconic game of chess at induction ceremony into the World Chess Hall of Fame.
  • The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to building awareness of the cultural and artistic significance of chess.
  • Housed in a historic 15,900 square-foot residence-turned-business in Saint Louis Central West End neighborhood, the WCHOF features World Chess Hall of Fame inductees, United States Chess Hall of Fame inductees selected by the U.S.

Saint Louis Chess Club to Host Legends and Rising Stars of American Chess

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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SAINT LOUIS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host three national championship events showcasing the best American senior, junior and girl chess players. From July 6 - 16, 2022, Saint Louis, America's Chess Capital, will host the top 10 juniors, girls, and seniors in the invitational 2022 U.S. Junior, U.S. Girls' Junior, and U.S. Senior Chess Championships. The tournaments feature more than $130,000 in prizes.  

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  • 2022 U.S. Senior, Junior, and Girls' Junior Championships return over-the-board from July 6 - July 16, 2022
    SAINT LOUIS, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host three national championship events showcasing the best American senior, junior and girl chess players.
  • From July 6 - 16, 2022, Saint Louis, America's Chess Capital, will host the top 10 juniors, girls, and seniors in the invitational 2022 U.S.
  • Girls' Junior Championships and for the fourth consecutive year we will feature the legends of chess with the U.S. Senior Championship."
  • Fans can watch all the action live on www.uschesschamps.com and on the Saint Louis Chess Club's YouTube and Twitch.tv channels.