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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 20, 2009 |
With two rounds to go in the World Youth Championship, Samritha Palakollu is in clear first in the Girls Under 8. Tanuj Vasudeva lost in the Under 8 Open while Jarod Pamatmat drew, keeping him tied for first in the Under 12 Open.
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By GM Josh Friedel
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November 20, 2009 |
GM Josh Friedel writes about preparing for the World Cup in an idyllic village in Switzerland, his complicated journey to Khanty-Mansiysk and his thoughts on his first round opponent, Wang Hao.
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By none
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November 19, 2009 |
Tanuj
Vasudeva (Under 8), Samritha Palakollu (Girls Under 8), Jarod Pamatmat (Under 12) are not letting up in the World Youth, and all three now have 7/8 with three rounds to go. Also in good shape are Sarah Chiang and Alena Kats, both with 6.8.
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November 19, 2009 |
The World Cup begins November 21 and the USA will be represented by a 10-player squad, including defending champion Gata Kamsky and young contenders Robert Hess and Ray Robson.
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By Mark Schein
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November 19, 2009 |
Mark Schein, popular chess parent and co-founder of the Schein-Friedman Award, weighs in from the King's Island Open. Mark played in the Under 1300 section and his son Aaron played in the Under 1900.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 18, 2009 |
In round seven of the World Youth (Antalya, Turkey, Nov.11-23) Tanuj Vasudeva, Samritha Pollakou, Jarod Pamatmat all upped their scores to 6/7! See updated American team scores and photos from the free day.
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By JW Holes
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November 17, 2009 |
Videos from the King's Island Open in Ohio (Nov. 13-15) in which four players tied for first include interviews with GM Finegold,
WIM Iryna Zenyuk and an extended clip with GM Arthur Bisguier.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 16, 2009 |
After six rounds of the World Youth Championships in Antalya, Turkey, we have four players with 5/6: Tanuj Vasudeva, Samritha Palakollu, Sarah Chiang and Jarod Pamatmat. The US squad has a total of 94/150 possible points.
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November 16, 2009 |
Five players tied for first in the Turkey Bowl (Nov.13-15, Fort Lauderdale, FL): GM Julio Becerra, GM Reiner Gonzalez, IM Blas Lugo, Jeffrey Haskel, Eric Cooke. Becerra topped out on tiebreaks.
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By Arun Sharma
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November 15, 2009 |
Arun Sharma recaps the US Chess League quarterfinals. Update:
New York and Miami advance to the USCL finals. Look for Arun's CLO wrap-up soon.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 14, 2009 |
Alena Kats (Girls Under 14) and Tanuj Vasudeva (Under 8 Open) both have perfect 3/3s at the World Youth in Antalya, Turkey. The team scored 13.5/25 today. UPDATE: Tanuj remains perfect after four rounds!
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 13, 2009 |
After a triumphant round one, the US Squad scored 12.5/25 in round two of the World Youth Championships in Antalya, Turkey with Getz and Marshall both suffering tough losses on top boards. Eight players still have perfect scores.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 13, 2009 |
The American Squad scored 22/25 in round one of the World Youth (Antalya, Turkey, November 11-23). In round two, FM Alec Getz battles on board four of the Under 16 and Abby Marshall on board one of the Girls Under 18.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 12, 2009 |
Two big opens kick off this weekend, the King's Island Open in Ohio and the Turkey Bowl Open in Florida. Pre-registered GMs include Ben Finegold in Ohio and in Florida, last night's US Chess League hero, GM Julio Becerra.
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By Abby Marshall
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November 11, 2009 |
Denker Champ Abby Marshall reveals why she's going for World Youth gold, the desserts she fears and how she feels about being called the "rocking teenage girl next door."
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November 11, 2009 |
The 25-player US World Youth squad will arrive in Antalya, Turkey November 11 and begin play on November 12 at 3 PM local time 8 AM EST. Go USA!
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