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By Jennifer Shahade
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August 30, 2007 |
Katerina Rohonyan of the Baltimore Kingfishers, here pictured from the 2007 U.S. Women's. Photo Betsy Dynako
In the first week of the U.S. Chess League, the two expansion teams, The Queens Pioneers and the NJ Knockouts played to a draw. On Wednesday the other 5 teams played- the most surprising result being the Baltimore Kingfisher's upset victory over the NY Knights.
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By R.Hungaski/J.Shahade
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August 29, 2007 |
Photo courtesy Robert Hungaski
IM Robert Hungaski just won a gold medal for the U.S. at the Pan-American Junior Championship (Aug.18-24) in Riobamba, Ecuador. Hungaski treats CLO readers to in-depth analysis of his crucial victory over the tournament's top-seed.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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August 27, 2007 |
Photo Daaim Shabazz
Zambian born, Dallas resident Amon Simutowe made his third GM norm at the Euwe Stimulans tournament. (Arnhem, the Netherlands, August 17-26, 2007). Amon just graduated from University of Texas at Dallas, and since then he has been searching for his final norm.
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By Michael Atkins
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August 27, 2007 |
Adithya Balasubramanian. Photo Michael Atkins
IM Benjamin Finegold, IM Mikhail Zlotnikov, Anton P.Del Mundo and Chris J. Mabe tied for first at the Atlantic Open (August 24-26, Washington D.C.) Virginia junior Adithya Balasubramanian also had a notable tournament, gaining over 30 points to jump over 2200.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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August 24, 2007 |
 Reiner Gonzalez of Miami just made his third GM norm at the Banyolos Chess Festival (August 16-24) in Spain; CLO brings you the news, and Reiner's road to the GM title.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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August 24, 2007 |
 The third season of the U.S. Chess League begins on Monday at 7 PM EST with a match-up between the two new teams, the Queens Pioneers led by Alexander Stripunsky and Ildar Ibragimov and the NJ Knockouts led by Joel Benjamin. Also adding to the excitement this year is Hikaru Nakamura, who joined the NY Knights.
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By Tim Steiner
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August 22, 2007 |
 Kansas City area chess coach Tim Steiner interviews Kansas City mayor Mark Funkhouser. "The Funk" doesn't just talk a big chess game- he takes it very seriously, calling chess the only fun thing he does, and choosing his local chess club as the spot to watch his election returns come in.
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By Linda Inouye
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August 22, 2007 |
 Eight talented Californian junior players traveled to Singapore for the World Youth U16 Olympiad (August 4-12). The parents, spearheaded by Linda Ionuye, compiled a blog from this exotic and grueling chess trip.
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By IM Greg Shahade
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August 21, 2007 |
 In the August rating update for juniors, Greg talks about why there aren't more awards like the Samford, replacing university chemistry class with "Closed Postions" and how many of our top ten juniors will become GMs before the age of 25.
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By Charles Hatherill
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August 20, 2007 |
 Joel Johnson won clear first in the U.S. Senior Open (August 14-19) with 5.5/6. The players had a wonderful time at the beautiful resort hotel, La Quinta, in Palm Springs.
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By Betsy Dynako and Jennifer Shahade
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August 20, 2007 |
 23-year-old GM Leonid Kritz of Germany won the New England Masters (August 13-17) with 7/9. Read full story for more photos and interviews by Betsy Dynako and the exciting games from the 2nd half, including Dean Ippolito's tenacious win against Shabalov.
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By Dr.Dowd
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August 17, 2007 |
 In his August "check-up", Dr.Dowd tells us what happens when you google problem legends. He also presents eight problems from an online solving magazine, Echquier Belge and reveals the answers to his July column, "Summer Minis."
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By Jennifer Shahade
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August 16, 2007 |
 German GM Leonid Kritz and U.S. Champion Alexander Shabalov lead the New England Masters (August 13-17) with 4/5 each. Read full story for games and a photo series by Betsy Dynako.
Update: GM Leonid Kritz wins New England Masters with 7/9. Full report coming soon.
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By Charles Hatherill
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August 16, 2007 |
 After two rounds of the U.S. Senior Open (La Quinta, California August 14-19), four players are tied for first with 2-0 scores, while top seed IM Walter Shipman ceded a draw.
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By GM Alexander Onischuk
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August 14, 2007 |
 At the Biel International Chess Festival (July 21-August 2), Alexander Onischuk had his third stellar tournament in a row, tying for first with Magnus Carlsen. Here Alex shows us his humble side, by focusing on his loss in the tiebreak match.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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August 13, 2007 |
 La Quinta Resot The U.S. Senior Open (August 14-19) begins tomorrow in Palm Springs, California at the luxurious La Quinta resort. James Eade from California is the top preregistered seed.
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