French Chess Movie - Queen to Play

Sandrine Bonnaire plays an inquisitive hotel maid captivated by a vacationing couple (Jennifer Beals, Dominic Gould) playing chess. Thus begins her obsession with mastering the game and transforming her uninspired life. An American expat (Kevin Kline) mentors her in the game that alters both their lives in this delightful feel-good French import Screening at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. 

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Fireworks Chess Game - Nakamura Unleashes Evans Gambit in R1 2012 US Chess Championships

Top seed GM Hikaru Nakamura used the Evans Gambit in his first round chess game at the 2012 US Chess Championships that began in Saint Louis this week. Check out the great game with Chess King. 

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Planet's Largest Chess Piece Unveiled in St Louis

The piece was built by R.G. Ross Construction, located in Saint Louis, and has been officially approved by Guinness as a world record. Following are some key statistics about the World’s Largest Chess Piece:

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