Tatev Abrahamyan | St. Louis Chess Club

While nearly all over-the-board chess events have been canceled or postponed, online chess has seen a resurgence in the face of the ongoing global pandemic.

The pandemic has forced the usual chess tournaments to be held online instead of in person. That hasn't dampened the excitement for the Champions Showdown: Chess 9LX, a staple on the St. Louis Chess Club’s calendar, and the 2020 St. Louis Rapid and Blitz. Both tournaments will start Sept. 11.