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Hilton on the World Open: Nakamura and Mikhalevski Lead
By Jonathan Hilton   
July 5, 2009
With two rounds to go in the World Open, U.S. Champion Hikaru Nakamura and Israeli GM Victor Mikhalevski lead with 6/7. Jonathan Hilton reports from the scene. 
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The U.S. Chess Scoop: Episode 3
By Jennifer Shahade   
July 3, 2009
In the third episode of the U.S. Chess Scoop, CLO editor Jennifer Shahade discusses the World Open and the Philadelphia International. Watch it on her blog.
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Jennifer Shows a Hulachess Excerpt
By Jennifer Shahade   
July 2, 2009
Watch an excerpt from hulachess on web-editor Jennifer Shahade's blog.

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U.S. Junior Closed Field Set
July 2, 2009
The 2009 U.S. Junior Closed is set for July 13-16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the strong 8-player field includes four IMs: Lenderman, Shankland, Robson and Bercys.
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The Stars Come Out for the World Open
By Jennifer Shahade   
July 1, 2009
If you thought the 7-day section of the World Open in Philadelphia was strong, check out the five-day, which includes: GMs Gata Kamsky, Varuzhan Akobian, Yury Shulman and foreign GMs like Smirin.
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Nakamura Takes on All Comers at the U.S. Open
July 1, 2009
The 21-year-old two-time Champion Hikaru Nakamura, will play all comers at a simultaneous exhibition on Friday, August 7th at the US Open in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Norms for Shankland and Lenderman in Philly
By Jennifer Shahade   
June 29, 2009
Young IMs Sam Shankland and Alex Lenderman both earned their second GM norms at the Philadelphia International! Meanwhile IM Jacek Stopa tied for first with Lenderman with 7/9.
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Five U.S. Championship Spots up For Grabs at the U.S. Open
June 29, 2009
Five spots into the 2010 U.S. Championships (tentatively scheduled for Spring, Saint Louis) are up for grabs at the 2009 U.S. Open in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Four Lead at the Philadelphia International
By Jennifer Shahade   
June 27, 2009
After four rounds of the Philadelphia International, four players lead with 3.5/4: GMs Timur Gareev and Jiri Stocek and IMs Jacek Stopa and Sam Shankland.
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Five-Way Tie at the New York International
By Elizabeth Vicary   
June 26, 2009
Elizabeth Vicary's New York International wrap-up report includes thoughts from Sam Shankland on his final round loss and an interview with and annotations by GM Jesse Kraai.
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