When I learn that Webster University’s Susan Polgar, the head coach for the school’s chess team, is being inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame—the youngest female inductee ever—an idea begins to ...

Chess is often referred to as the greatest board game of all time. This classic game of strategy is beloved by players of all ages. But the world of chess has had its share of controversy, including ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A Webster University chess coach will today become the youngest woman to be inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame. Susan Polgár was the first woman to win the coveted grandmaster title through ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. WEBSTER GROVES • It's hard to imagine that the local competitive chess scene could get any more spirited. St. Louis is home to ...

ST. LOUIS – Susan Polgar introduced the possibility of change shortly after her chess team's achievement – the choice either to stay or leave each player's decision alone. On Dec. 30, the grandmaster ...

Susan Polgar would go to the ends of the earth to raise awareness of the game of chess. There was the event in Florida where she played 326 matches simultaneously, setting a world record. And there ...