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Americans in the World Cup: Two Advance, Three Go To Tiebreak
By Jennifer Shahade   
November 22, 2009
In round 1 of the World Cup defending champion Gata Kamsky and GM Alexander Onischuk advance to round 2. GMs Shulman, Akobian and Shabalov both tied their matches, and will contest playoffs tomorrow
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Norm Hunting in Texas Begins
By none   
November 22, 2009
The University of Texas at Dallas GM and IM Invitational (November 21-29) tournaments have begun. The top group features GMs Kachieshvili, Ramirez, Simutowe, Izoria and six IMs hunting for GM norms.
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National Youth Action in Full Swing
By Jennifer Shahade   
November 21, 2009
The National Youth Action is in full swing in Oakbrook, Illinos from November 20 to 22. See the official website for tournament details, pairings and results.
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USA Scores 4.5/10 in World Cup Game 1
By none   
November 21, 2009
The ten US players at the World Cup scored 4.5/10 in round 1, game 1 with three draws and three wins. Winners were GM Varuzhan Akobian, GM Alexander Shabalov and defending champ Gata Kamsky.
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Two Rounds to Go in the World Youth!
By Jennifer Shahade   
November 20, 2009
With two rounds to go in the World Youth Championship, Samritha Palakollu is in clear first in the Girls Under 8. Tanuj Vasudeva lost in the Under 8 Open  while Jarod Pamatmat drew, keeping him tied for first in the Under 12 Open.
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GM Josh Friedel on the World Cup: A Long Road to Siberia
By GM Josh Friedel   
November 20, 2009
GM Josh Friedel writes about preparing for the World Cup in an idyllic village in Switzerland, his complicated journey to Khanty-Mansiysk and his thoughts on his first round opponent, Wang Hao.
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Tanuj, Jarod and Samritha Roll on
By none   
November 19, 2009
Tanuj Vasudeva (Under 8), Samritha Palakollu (Girls Under 8), Jarod Pamatmat (Under 12) are not letting up in the World Youth, and all three now have 7/8 with three rounds to go. Also in good shape are Sarah Chiang  and Alena Kats, both with 6.8.
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Countdown to the World Cup
November 19, 2009
The World Cup begins November 21 and the USA will be represented by a 10-player squad, including defending champion Gata Kamsky and young contenders Robert Hess and Ray Robson.
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A Parent's Perspective on King's Island
By Mark Schein   
November 19, 2009
Mark Schein, popular chess parent and co-founder of the Schein-Friedman Award, weighs in from the King's Island Open. Mark played in the Under 1300 section and his son Aaron played in the Under 1900.
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Big US Scorers Increase Pressure at World Youth
By Jennifer Shahade   
November 18, 2009
In round seven of the World Youth (Antalya, Turkey, Nov.11-23) Tanuj Vasudeva, Samritha Pollakou, Jarod Pamatmat all upped their scores to 6/7! See updated American team scores and photos from the free day.
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Video From the King's Island Open
By JW Holes   
November 17, 2009
Videos from the King's Island Open in Ohio (Nov. 13-15) in which four players tied for first include interviews with GM Finegold, WIM Iryna Zenyuk and an extended clip with GM Arthur Bisguier.
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Tanuj, Sarah, Samritha and Jarod on 5/6 in Turkey
By Jennifer Shahade   
November 16, 2009
After six rounds of the World Youth Championships in Antalya, Turkey, we have four players with 5/6: Tanuj Vasudeva, Samritha Palakollu, Sarah Chiang and Jarod Pamatmat. The US squad has a total of 94/150 possible points.
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Five Tie in Turkey Bowl
By none   
November 16, 2009
Five players tied for first in the Turkey Bowl (Nov.13-15, Fort Lauderdale, FL): GM Julio Becerra, GM Reiner Gonzalez, IM Blas Lugo, Jeffrey Haskel, Eric Cooke. Becerra topped out on tiebreaks.
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Knockouts, Knights, Sharks and Mechanics Advance in USCL Playoffs
By Arun Sharma   
November 15, 2009
Arun Sharma recaps the US Chess League quarterfinals. Update:  New York and Miami advance to the USCL finals. Look for Arun's CLO wrap-up soon.
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Alena and Tanuj Still Perfect at World Youth
By Jennifer Shahade   
November 14, 2009
Alena Kats (Girls Under 14) and Tanuj Vasudeva (Under 8 Open) both have perfect 3/3s at the World Youth in Antalya, Turkey. The team scored 13.5/25 today. UPDATE: Tanuj remains perfect after four rounds!
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Ups and Downs in Round Two of the World Youth
By Jennifer Shahade   
November 13, 2009
After a triumphant round one, the US Squad scored 12.5/25 in round two of the World Youth Championships in Antalya, Turkey with Getz and Marshall both suffering tough losses on top boards. Eight players still have perfect scores.
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