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Tim’s Travels: Chess Championships happening in Central West End right now

Tim’s Travels: Chess Championships happening in Central West End right now

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Published on: July 20, 2021

ST. LOUIS – Tuesday is International Chess Day and Tim Ezell was celebrating at the World Chess Hall of Fame in the Central West End.

Tim’s Travels: Chess Championships happening in Central West End right now

Emily Allred is a museum curator at the World Chess Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame pays tribute to some of the prodigies that have competed at some of the big tournaments held in St. Louis.

The U.S. Junior, U.S. Girl’s Junior, and the U.S. Senior Championships are happening in St. Louis right now.

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