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By Walter Brown
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June 22, 2009 |
At the recent FIDE Congress, Daniel Ludwig, Rusudan
Goletiani and Tegshsuren Enkhbat's IM titles were confirmed. Robert Hess has been
conditionally awarded his
GM title, which will be official on July 1 when his rating will shoot to 2560!
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By Elizabeth Vicary
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June 22, 2009 |
IMs Oliver Barbosa and Sam Shankland lead the New York International at the Marshall Chess Club with 5/6. With 3 rounds to go, Elizabeth Vicary weighs in.
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By Mike Nolan, Chair, USCF Election Committee
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June 20, 2009 |
Mike Nolan, the Chair of the USCF Election committee explains how to vote in the upcoming election, and informs members that Brian Lafferty has dropped out of the race.
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June 20, 2009 |
The New York International began with upsets, including Marc Arnold winning over Lenderman, Marc Esserman defeating GM Hracek, Darwin Yang drawing against the #1 seed, GM Ehlvest and Kassa Korley defeating IM Fernandez.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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June 19, 2009 |
Check out the first episode of the U.S. Chess Scoop, CLO editor
Jennifer Shahade's new video blog. The first episode covers highlights
from the National Open and the Copper State International.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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June 17, 2009 |
Check out an update on the achievement of our top juniors, including Luke Harmon-Velleti, Kayden Troff and Darwin Yang. Find out some details on the training program of Troff, who just turned 11 and is pictured to the left.
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June 16, 2009 |
The World Cup qualifiers have been announced by FIDE. Americans who already qualify include Gata Kamsky, Jaan Ehlvest and the top five at the U.S. Championship. The Continental Championships in Sao Paulo July 25-August 2 will qualify six more spots.
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By Brennan Price
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June 15, 2009 |
Dennis Cummings of Arkansas won the 2009 United States Blind Championship (Weirton, West Virginia, June 12-13) with 4/4.
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By Michael Regan
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June 12, 2009 |
The Chesapeake Open, to be held from June 19-21 in Baltimore awards cash prizes based on final scores. Organizer Michael Regan fills us in on this innovative event.
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By FM Daniel Rensch
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June 11, 2009 |
Daniel Rensch's Copper State International wrap-up includes annotations by Yermolinsky of Gareev's brilliancies and a video of Lenderman's GM norm dance celebration!
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June 10, 2009 |
Hikaru Nakamura broke 2710 FIDE in the French League, where in the final leg, he went 4/4. Now our new U.S. Champion is preparing for the World Open and a super-tourney in San Sebastian, Spain.
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By Jonathan Hilton
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June 8, 2009 |
Akobian and Sevillano broke away from the pack to tie for first in the National Open (June 4-7) in Las Vegas. Jonathan Hilton reports on the tournament that claims to "put the fun back into chess."
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By Jennifer Shahade
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June 7, 2009 |
A gang of GMs lead the National Open (June 5-7, Las Vegas) after four rounds. Tied at the top with 3.5/4 are Bareev, Izoria, Sargissian, Van Wely, Petrosian, Akobian and Kacheishvili.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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June 5, 2009 |
The National Open began in Las Vegas in a new venue, the South Point Hotel. In the star-studded Game/10 Champs Thursday night, Sargissian, Izoria and Petrosian ended on top with 5.5/6.
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June 3, 2009 |
Alex Lenderman won in the final round of the Copper State International to earn his first norm, while IM Rogelio Barcenilla won over GM Izoria to earn his third and final norm! Meanwhile GM Timur Gareev won clear first with 8/10!
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By Bill Hall
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June 3, 2009 |
In August of last year, the USCF was sued by current Executive Board Member
Susan Polgar. As a
result, the USCF has had to make some difficult cuts, including a reduction
to personnel costs of 20% for an undetermined period. Read more details from Bill Hall.
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