St. Louis Rapid and Blitz

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.

Chess players can picture a tournament victory 1,000 times in their head. One can prepare, have a clear idea of what you want to accomplish, and show up…

The 2018 Grand Chess Tour arrive in to the United States for the second annual St. Louis Rapid and Blitz from Aug. 10-16, which will be the third leg of…