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By Elizabeth Vicary
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April 8, 2008 |
 In CLO's Junior High Nationals wrap-up by Elizabeth Vicary, read about last round drama and check out a big photo gallery provided by Shaun Smith and Monroi.
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By J.Shahade/M.Atkins
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April 7, 2008 |
 At the Final Four of College Chess, The University of Texas at Dallas defeated University of Maryland Baltimore County in their Sunday morning clash, clinching yet another title for the Texas powerhouse.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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April 6, 2008 |
 With one round to go in the Junior High Nationals,the field is open in the K-9 and K-8 Championship sections.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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April 6, 2008 |
 The Final Four has begun in Baltimore (April 5-6), but the action will come down to the final round on Sunday, when powerhouses UTD and UMBC face off.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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April 5, 2008 |
 Midway through the Junior High Nationals, perfect scores abound, with
most favorites still on 3-0. Check out game highlights, a note from Scholastic director Jerry Nash and a youtube video.
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By J.Shahade/B.Dynako
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April 4, 2008 |
 IM Irina Krush defeated IM Lilit Mrktchian in the first North American Challenge Match (Chicago, March 31-April 3). The score was 1.5-1.5 last night, but Irina stepped it up in round 4, showing off the advantage of two bishops.
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By Elizabeth Vicary
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April 4, 2008 |
 It's a big weekend for U.S. Chess, with the Junior High Nationals (Dallas, April 4-6) and the College Final Four (Baltimore, April 5-6). Watch the games for both live on monroi and try your hand at this tactics warm-up.
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By FM Todd Andrews
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April 3, 2008 |
 FM Todd Andrews, who narrowly missed out on a qualfication spot, annotates the high and low points of his result at the Frank Berry U.S. Championship Qualifier Open.
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By GM Joel Benjamin
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April 3, 2008 |
 A reader wonders if computers would be even stronger if they were
programmed to avoid dry positions and seek the jugular. Find out what
GM Joel thinks and send your own inquiries to askgmjoel@uschess.org.
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By Elizabeth Vicary
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April 2, 2008 |
 Nationals season begins with the Junior High (Dallas, April 4-6), followed by the High School (Atlanta, April 18-20) and Elementary (Pittsburg, May 9-11.) I.S. 318 coach Elizabeth Vicary makes predictions and details how a championship team prepares.
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By Betsy Dynako
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April 1, 2008 |
 The 1st North American Challenge Match (March 31-April 3) features IM Irina Krush and IM Lilit Mrktchian of Armenia. The match began last night with a fighting draw.
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By Tom Braunlich
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April 1, 2008 |
 In an in-depth report on the Frank Berry U.S. Championship Qualifier Open, Tom Braunlich highlights the best games, the controversies and confirms the qualifiers.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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April 1, 2008 |
 Recent studies show that girls solve pawn promotion tactics more quickly than boys, who excel in checkmate puzzles. This finding may go back to the ancient labor division between hunting and child rearing.
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By Betsy Dynako
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March 31, 2008 |
 Betsy Dynako reports on an exciting Chicago evening of chess and philanthropy, featuring Dr. Jane Goodall and GM Yury Shulman's Chess Without Borders.
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By Dr. Alexey Root, WIM
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March 30, 2008 |
 The Frank Berry U.S. Championship Qualifier Open ended in a five way tie for first between GMs Becerra, Yermolinsky, Kraai, Fedorowicz and IM Ippolito. Check out qualifier news and final standings.
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March 30, 2008 |
 With one round to go, GM Alexander Yermolinsky and IM Dean Ippolito lead with 5/6 in the Frank Berry U.S. Championship Qualifier Open. Check out the wallchart after six rounds.
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