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The Asian-American Classic (Somerset,NJ, May 3-4) ended in a four-way tie between GMs Sergey Kudrin and Michael Rohde, IM Bryan Smith and FM Boris Privman.
In a follow-up to her Nationals Preview article, coach of
championship team, I.S. 318 Elizabeth Vicary predicts the winning teams at the
Elementary Nationals in Pittsburgh, May 9-11.
The fields are set for the Frank Berry U.S. Championship and Women's
Champs, which kick off next week! Latest news is that Dmitry Gurevich
replaces Ehlvest. Read the full update on rosters, prizes and rules.
GM Jesse Kraai tied for first at the US Championship Qualifier in Tulsa, and will compete in the upcoming Championship. Read Kraai's thoughts on who is in the field, or more precisely - who is not.
The FIDE Grand Prix wrapped up today in Baku with a three-way tie for first between Gashimov, Yue and Carlsen. Gata Kamsky had a great start but lost three games in the second half. Check out final standings and photo gallery.
Now that the U.S. Championship field is set, you can select your seven-player fantasy team. Enter your team at 
IM Larry Kaufman clinched clear first in the U.S. Senior Open with a
round five win against IM Igor Foygel. This earns Kaufman the final
spot in the U.S. Championship.
In her report on the All-Girls-Nationals, U.S. Women's Champion Irina Krush analyzes games from the top boards and the simul, shows us an endgame of bloopers and shares a story about a girl whose competitive streak impressed her.
With just one round to go, IMs Kaufman and Foygel lead the Senior Open (Boca Raton, April 28-May 3), with 4/4, half a point ahead of the field. They face off tonight at 7 PM EST.
