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At the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis we strive to provide students, teachers, parents, and school administrators with the resources they need to develop or improve their scholastic chess endeavors. Here you will find information about our in-school chess curriculum, as well as opportunities for after-school chess programs. It is our goal to promote the expansion of scholastic chess through our programs and offerings in order to academically challenge youth in a fun and engaging manner, enabling them to do better in the classroom and participate more fully in afterschool and community events. In this area of the website, you can learn more about our fantastic programming opportunities!

 

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Two Unrated Beginner Tourneys, One Exciting Weekend!

A total of 55 kids took over the Chess Club and Scholastic Center's tournament hall on Sunday, April 29, following Grandmaster Ben Finegold's kid's class; 38 kids participated in the K-3 section, and 17 tried their luck in the 4th Grade and over section.

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Submitted by mwilmering on Mon., 4/30/2012 - 5:06 pm

Schoolhouse Rook: A Successful Spring

Annette Harris Officer Elementary School in East Saint Louis will be launching a chess program for almost 200 students through the Chess Club.

 

By Alex Vergilesov

The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis is taking chess to Illinois in a big way. One of the last Spring programs this year has begun at Annette Harris Officer Elementary School, in the East Saint Louis School District.

Submitted by mwilmering on Wed., 4/25/2012 - 3:04 pm

Parkway District Chess Championship

Parents and students from the Parkway School District enjoy the sunshine between rounds out in front of the Chess Club.

Submitted by mwilmering on Fri., 3/23/2012 - 11:50 am

Isaiah Gadson Wins State Championship

Isaiah Gadson scored a big upset victory over NM Kevin Cao in the final round of the Missouri State Championship to claim the crown!

Submitted by mwilmering on Thu., 3/15/2012 - 4:28 pm

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.

Submitted by mwilmering on Wed., 2/1/2012 - 3:54 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 - 4:04 pm

Schoolhouse Rook: Principia Middle School

Images provided courtesy of The Principia: www.principiaschool.org

 

By Alex Vergilesov

Submitted by mwilmering on Fri., 12/2/2011 - 11:13 am

A Novice November

A total of 30 students came out for the kid's section of the Unrated Beginner Tournament. Congratulations to all of the participants!

Submitted by mwilmering on Wed., 11/30/2011 - 5:43 pm

Clark Elementary Eagles Play Chess

 

 

 

By Alex Vergilesov

The eagles have landed … on the chess board! Forty-six students at Clark Elementary School in Webster Groves have joined the CCSCSL’s scholastic program. The group was split into three classes, by grade level, and three instructors give lessons simultaneously at the facility on Tuesdays. It is one of the biggest individual programs in the CCSCSL scholastic chess program.

Submitted by mwilmering on Tue., 11/15/2011 - 8:07 pm

Fall Scholastic Programming Shatters Records

Students from McGrath Elementary took advantage of a great field trip opportunity at the chess club. McGrath is currently implementing afterschool chess programming as well.

 

 

 

By Alex Vergilesov

Submitted by mwilmering on Mon., 10/3/2011 - 10:28 am
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