Three Chess Masters on the Sets and Strategy Manuals They Swear By

Though I’ve never been the most incredible player, I’ve always loved chess. It was a staple in my household growing up—my parents owned multiple boards of varying shapes and sizes, from a standard wooden set to a magnetic, foldable board for car rides to a mini plastic one bundled in with other strategy games like checkers and backgammon. I played often with my dad and sister, while also challenging bots online. While I never played competitively through school or a club, I’ve continued to play on a casual basis over the years, challenging friends at bars or sparring in blitz matches with players all over the world—India, Romania, Japan, Nigeria—through the Chess.com app.

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The Story of Chess: Episode 2 [PBS Special]

Episode 2 | 26m 46s | Video has Closed Captions

Visit the World Chess Hall of Fame and the historic chess sets that connect chess with culture, art, and history; a preview of the upcoming American Cup and breaking news surrounding the Candidates Tournament field of players; and brush up on your skills with lessons by Grandmasters Var Akobian and Yasser Seirawan in chess school.

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Chess the Musical (at the MUNY)

Before “Mamma Mia!,” members of the pop group ABBA teamed up with Sir Tim Rice (“Jesus Christ Superstar,” “The Lion King,” “Evita”) to create a dynamic drama, “CHESS,” centered around the world chess championship; mirroring the 1980s Cold War tensions of USA vs. Soviet Russia. The dazzling and beautiful pop-rock score became a worldwide smash, including the hit single “One Night in Bangkok.”

“CHESS,” which originated in London’s West End in 1986, features music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, lyrics by Ulvaeus and Sir Tim Rice – adapted from the book by Sir Tim Rice.

Show attendees can view special artifacts and ephemera from “CHESS” during “Sound Moves: Where Music Meets Chess,” a new exhibition presented by the World Chess Hall of Fame opening on May 17, 2023.

Season tickets are currently on sale. Single tickets will be available beginning May 22, 2023. The Muny gift cards for the 105th season are now available online and at The Muny Box Office. For more information, visit muny.org or call 314-361-1900.

“CHESS: THE MUSICAL” COMES TO SAINT LOUIS,THE CHESS CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES

SAINT LOUIS (April 19, 2023) – Chess makes another big move in Saint Louis, the home of the first world
championship, and onto the Muny stage for the first time. The Muny, America’s largest and oldest
outdoor theatre, today announced a new collaboration with the Saint Louis Chess Club (STLCC) and
World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) to bring “CHESS: The Musical” to Saint Louis. The musical will run on The Muny Stage July 5-11, 2023.

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Chess: The Musical Comes to Saint Louis, The Chess Capital of The United States

Before Mamma Mia!, members of the pop group ABBA teamed up with Sir Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King, Evita) to create a dynamic drama, CHESS, centered around the world chess championship; mirroring the 1980s Cold War tensions of USA vs. Soviet Russia. The dazzling and beautiful pop rock score became a worldwide smash, including the hit single “One Night in Bangkok.”

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12 Unique Museums To Visit In St. Louis

Nicknamed the Gateway City as a nod to its role in the westward expansion of the United States, St. Louis is home to a lot of “firsts” west of the Mississippi River. As Americans headed first toward the western edge of the Louisiana Purchase and then the West Coast, most roads went through St. Louis, shaping the city’s history and culture. Whether you’re a science lover, artist, or history fan, you’re sure to enjoy these one-of-a-kind museums in St. Louis. Read the Article