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By Jennifer Shahade
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April 30, 2009 |
 Listen to Jennifer Shahade's ICC interview with IM John Watson. As part of a U.S. Championship promotional series, Internet Chess Club made the broadcast available to all.
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By FM Daniel Rensch
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April 29, 2009 |
 FM Daniel Rensch writes about his plans for the Grandmaster title, and an unexpected obstacle at the height of his confidence in 2004. His next chance for norms will be close to home: the Copper State International, hosted by his company, American Chess Events.
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By Franc Guadalupe and Jennifer Shahade
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April 29, 2009 |
 Check out more photos and games from the All-Girls, including wins from 12& Under Champ Lilia Poteat, 16& Under Champ Rochelle Ballantyne and 18& Under Champ Megan Lee.
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April 29, 2009 |
 The World Chess Live Tournament of College Champions will be held from August 1-4 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Update: WCL College Entrants will get half price entry into the U.S. Open!
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April 29, 2009 |
 GM Gata Kamsky scored in round 9 against Grischuk after three losses in the Nalchik Grand Prix (April 15-30). In typical Kamsky fashion, the game was over 100 moves! After this win, Kamsky drew his final three games while Aronian won first.
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April 28, 2009 |
 The 2009 Fantasy Chess competition for the U.S. Championship (Saint Louis, May 7-17) will feature daily book prizes for contest leaders. Check out the list of books up for grabs.
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By Bill Hall
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April 28, 2009 |
USCF is now accepting applications for the volunteer post of FIDE Zonal President for the U.S. Zone. Applicants should contact Bill Hall by May 12.
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By Allen Kaufman
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April 27, 2009 |
IM Ray Robson of Largo, Florida,14, has been awarded the 24th Frank P.
Samford Jr. Chess Fellowship. Ray, who is home-schooled, will be able to
travel more and have more lessons with his coach Alex Onischuk.
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By Thomas Southerland
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April 27, 2009 |
GM Varuzhan Akobian won his rapid match against GM Yury Shulman 3.5-2.5, and won the blitz 6-2. The match was held at the Robinson Racheria resort and featured a $10,000 prize fund. Organizer Thomas Southerland gives the full story.
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By Dr. Alexey Root
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April 27, 2009 |
 Megan Lee won a scholarship to UTD by winning the 18&Under section of the All-Girls-Nationals (Apr. 24-26, Dallas). Check out Dr. Alexey Root's photos from the event including blitz champ Jasmine Fermin to the left.
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By Arun Sharma
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April 24, 2009 |
 In 2009 Fantasy Chess, YOU decide who will get more points in U.S. Championship match-ups such as Kamsky-Nakamura and Zatonskih-Krush. Prizes include a Monroi PCM! To play, make sure you are registered on uschess.org and your membership is renewed.
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By USCF
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April 24, 2009 |
Help promote American chess by becoming a USCF Benefactor Member.
Benefactor Membership includes Life Membership, a special membership
card, and recognition on a benefactor page of our website and
periodically in Chess Life.
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April 23, 2009 |
 Watch a video from nba.com , posted on youtube that features NBA players battling over the board. Also check the archival articles by CLO contributor David Friedman on chess and basketball.
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April 22, 2009 |
 In the four-day rapid match in Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino (April 22-25), GM Varuzhan Akobian leads 1.5-0.5 over his friend and Olympic teammate, GM Yury Shulman.
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By GM Josh Friedel
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April 22, 2009 |
 GM Josh Friedel writes the Toronto Open, where he scored 5/5. He talks about his favorite game from the event, why perfect wasn't enough for first and his preparations for Saint Louis.
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By Robby Adamson
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April 22, 2009 |
 NM Landon Brownell, member of the Catalina Foothills team, and the 2006 National High School Champion died in a car accident on April 21. Robby Adamson shares memories of "an amazing person" who defined "team player."
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