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Chess Life Online 2012 May
Chess Life Online 2012 May
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Newly crowned US Chess Champion Hikaru Nakamura talks to CLO editor Jennifer Shahade at the Saint Louis Chess Club about his victory, the travel lifestyle and the influence of Garry Kasparov.
A nine-member American team will be traveling to Mexico City on May 31 to participate in the North American Youth Chess Championship.
Kasparov Chess Foundation is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a festive party in Bryant Park featuring a day of chess and fun for children of all ages and skill levels.
Michael Lim won clear first at the US Amateur Team East in Somerset, New Jersey over Memorial Day weekend. Al Lawrence reports.
After a grueling four-game rapid playoff, Vishy Anand of India defended his World Championship title against Boris Gelfand of Israel.
Gabriel Sargissian wisely decided to play the Chicago Open after seconding GM Akobian at the US Chess Champs. He took clear first with 7/9. Daniel Ludwig & Kayden Troff earned norms.
The World Championship title hangs on a series of rapid games after Viswanathan Anand and challenger Boris Gelfand finished tied at 6-6. The match begins on Wednesday at 4 AM EST.
The Chicago Open, held over Memorial Day Weekend, kicked off with 19 GMs including Gabriel Sargissian, Michael Adams, Robert Hess & Varuzhan Akobian. Update: Sargissian wins clear first with 7/9.
The young Daniel Gurevich writes from the Anand-Gelfand World Championship match in Moscow: "Being in the thick of the action can bring about an entirely different perspective."
Dr. Frank Brady explains why he is stepping down as the president of the Marshall Chess Club.
USCF President Ruth Haring reports from the Executive Board meeting in Saint Louis. She touches on the recently concluded Championships, beta USCF online play and the state and future of the USCF.
GM Ian Rogers covers rounds seven and eight of the World Chess Championship in Moscow match between Boris Gelfand and Viswanathan Anand.