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Do I need to be a member of the Saint Louis Chess Club to attend?
No, you do not need to be a member to attend.
Who should attend this conference?
Chess enthusiasts, educators, and researchers. This conference is targeted towards adults whose work and/or interests intersect with the social, educational, and research aspects of chess.
Where will the conference take place?
All Keynote, Plenary, and Concurrent Sessions will occur at the Chase Plaza Hotel. The US Chess Closing Ceremony is also at the Chase Plaza Hotel. We will host events Friday and Saturday evening for conference attendees; both events will be held at locations that are within a five minute walk from the Chase Plaza Hotel (the World Chess Hall of Fame and the Maryland House).
Will attending the conference help me become a better chess player?
While we anticipate casual chess games between attendees in the common spaces and during evening social events, there will not be programming focused on chess strategy or tactics.
Do I need to stay at a conference hotel to attend? If not, where can I park?
You are not required to stay at one of the two conference hotels. Those making their own accommodations are welcome to try to find street parking in the area, or park in the Chase Plaza lot for a 50% daily, discounted rate of $20.
Can I attend with my child/children?
Conference programming targets adults. This is not a chess festival; we do not plan to offer child-focused events or program topics. Keynote talks will also target an adult audience. We do not, however, have an age cut-off. A student with the right temperament and maturity may find the conference interesting, and could merely sample some of the more accessible sessions (for example, chess and gender, chess and students with disabilities). Also, the cocktail event(s) will be all-ages, although the program may include some later, informal gatherings at a local bar that would be limited to 21-and-up.
What if I have specific questions that are not addressed on the website?
For more information please email us at [email protected].
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