2016 Sinquefield Cup: GM Maurice Ashley with FM Doug Eckert

Name: 2016 Sinquefield Cup: GM Maurice Ashley with FM Doug Eckert
Uploaded: 2016-08-12T13:59:57+00:00
Description: GM Maurice Ashley sits down with Doug Eckert. Doug is on the Board of Directors at the Saint Louis Chess Club, he is an avid chess player, and can be seen regularly participating in Chess Club tournaments.

August 12, 2016 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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GM Maurice Ashley sits down with Doug Eckert. Doug is on the Board of Directors at the Saint Louis Chess Club, he is an avid chess player, and can be seen regularly participating in Chess Club tournaments.

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