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By Jonathan Hilton
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May 25, 2008 |
 Jonathan Hilton blogs after three rounds of the Chicago Open, where GMs Mitkov, Kolev and Yermolinsky all have 3/3. Meanwhile, Josh Friedel, hot off his third GM norm, defeated Nakamura.
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By Betsy Dynako
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May 23, 2008 |
 Check out CLO's media gallery on the U.S. Women's Championship, including Betsy Dynako's video of the Armaggedon game and photos of the women throughout the event.
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May 23, 2008 |
 The Las Vegas International Chess Festival (June 5-9) kicks off with a simultaneous exhibition by Gata Kamsky. Besides the National Open, the roster includes the U.S. G/10 Champs and the Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls.
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By Tom Braunlich
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May 22, 2008 |
 Organizer Tom Braunlich wraps-up the U.S. Championship, contrasting Yury's short and sweet round 9 finish with Anna's grueling path to her second U.S. Women's title.
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By Arun Sharma
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May 22, 2008 |
 Ilan Meerovich won 2008 Fantasy Chess, taking the grand prize of a Monroi PCM
and a signed board. Michael Langer was on 4 of the top 5 teams. Langer's own team also scored higher than
any other U.S. Champ participant.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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May 21, 2008 |
 After a grueling and thrilling playoff match in which Zatonskih and Krush traded wins, an Armaggedon match was set to decide the 2008 U.S. Women's Champion. Anna Zatonskih prevailed to earn her second U.S. Women's title.
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By Jennifer Shahade/Betsy Dynako
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May 21, 2008 |
 Yury Shulman clinched his first U.S. Championship title with 7 points! Check out videos and thoughts from Yury. Josh Friedel, who drew Yury in the final round, earned his final GM norm.
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May 21, 2008 |
 Chicago Chess will be blazing this summer, and it starts early, with the Chicago Open (May 23-27). The G/30 and G/60 Nationals are also set for June 28-29 at the Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore, which offers a special year-round rate for chessplayers.
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By Arun Sharma
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May 21, 2008 |
 With just a round to go in the fantasy competition, Arun Sharma lists the top 42 teams. Illan Meerovich leads the overall standings, Mark Fortunati won the round eight daily prize while Abrahamyan is on top among Championship participants.
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By Jennifer Shahade/Betsy Dynako
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May 20, 2008 |
 With his hard-fought draw against Perelshteyn, Yury Shulman clinched at least a tie for first in the Frank Berry U.S. Championship. In the women's battle to watch, Krush and Zatonskih drew, keeping Irina half a point ahead of the field.
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By J. Shahade/E. Vicary
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May 20, 2008 |
 I.S. 318 of Brooklyn won the K-6 Championship section in the Pittsburgh Elementary Nationals. Elizabeth Vicary talks about the weekend's highlights and provides game excerpts and photos from the happy winners.
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May 20, 2008 |
 Orrin Hudson, founder of Be Someone, was recently featured on CBS news. Watch Orrin play his students and talk about what chess can do for young people.
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By Arun Sharma
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May 20, 2008 |
 After seven days of fantasy chess, Ilan Meerovich leads the overall standings, Bob Halliday won the daily prize and Irina Krush is the number one key to success.
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By Jennifer Shahade/Betsy Dynako
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May 19, 2008 |
 Although he was leading by a full point going into the round, Shulman was not content to coast, scoring a full point against Becerra with Black. In the women's, Krush leapfrogged over her main rival, Zatonskih, who lost to Tuvshintugs.
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By Arun Sharma
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May 19, 2008 |
After six days of fantasy chess, Janani Ramachandran leads the overall standings, David Kaufman won the daily prize and women's leader Anna Zatonskih became one of three most valuable picks.
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By Jennifer Shahade/Betsy Dynako
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May 18, 2008 |
In round six of the Frank Berry U.S. Championship, Yury Shulman defeated Sergey Kudrin on board one, taking the clear lead with 5/6. In the women's, Irina Krush finally ceded a draw allowing Anna Zatonskih to surpass her with 5/5.
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