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Monday, April 08, 2013

The Two-Way

Webster Celebrates College Chess Title, As New Hire Pays Off

Webster University chess coach Susan Polgar, second from left, won two national titles at Texas Tech. When Webster hired Polgar last year, the entire Tech team followed her to St. Louis.

April 8, 2013 In its chess team's first year, Webster University has won a national championship. When the school hired coach Susan Polgar from defending champions Texas Tech last year, her players came along with her. Webster officials say the chess title raises the school's profile.

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Friday, June 01, 2012

13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Forced Moves Define Our Freedom

Chess pieces on a chess board.

June 1, 2012 We are not controlled by a neural zombie within. We are controlled from the outside. But this control actually explains our freedom and is not a threat to it.

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Friday, April 06, 2012

The Two-Way

Check It Out: St. Louis Keeps Adding To Its Chess Prowess

When it comes to chess, St. Louis is in the game.

April 6, 2012 Already home to the World Chess Hall of Fame and the national chess championships, the city has now attracted an entire collegiate championship team.

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