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Kasparov on Fostering American Talent
By Macauley Peterson   
March 19, 2009
Check out highlights from ICC multimedia journalist Macauley Peterson's video of Garry Kasparov on American talent and Kasparov Chess Foundation training.
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GM Joel on the Polar Bear
By GM Joel Benjamin   
March 18, 2009
GMJoelPolarstart.jpgAs the weather heats up in the Northeast, GM Joel Benjamin tackles a question on the Polar Bear Opening, aka a reversed Leningrad Dutch. Send your own inquiries to askgmjoel@uschess.org.
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Pairings up for U.S. Amateur Team Playoffs
March 18, 2009
The U.S. Amateur Team Playoffs will be contested on World Chess Live on March 21st, Saturday at 1 PM EST. Check out the pairings and watch live this weekend! 
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Pair of Draws in Kamsky-Ivanchuk
March 17, 2009
Kamskycloslideamber.jpgToday at the Amber tournament (March 14-26, Nice, France) , Gata Kamsky and Vassily Ivanchuk played a pair of solid but hard-fought draws.  Meanwhile Kramnik leapfrogged into the lead with 2-0 against Wang Yue.
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Ramirez Repeats in Mid-America Open: Part I
By Al Lawrence   
March 17, 2009
Ramirezslide.jpgIn the Mid-America Open (Clayton, Missouri, March 13-15), GM Alejandro Ramirez posted a perfect score to repeat as champion. Check out photos and stories from by former USCF Executive director Al Lawrence in his debut for CLO.
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White House Chess Challenge
March 17, 2009
Students from the Hip Hop Chess Federation, based in San Francisco, California challenge the White Hobamamoves.jpgouse to a game of chess.
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Spring Invitational Kicks off at Texas Tech
March 17, 2009
Hessslide.jpgThe six-player Spice Cup International has just kicked off.  Star junior players Ray Robson and Robert Hess join a field that includes three GMs.
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Kamsky Holding Own in Amber
March 16, 2009
Gata Kamsky has 2.5/6 in the Amber Chess Tournament (March 14-26, Nice, France), including rapid wins against Carlsen and  Aronian, who is currently tied for the lead with Morozevich.
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Schedule Set for 2009 SuperNationals
March 16, 2009
GrandOleOpryHousecloslide.jpgCheck out the complete schedule of events for the 2009 SuperNationals (Nashville, TN, April 3-5), including round times, opening ceremony, lectures and simuls. 
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Nashville SuperNationals Video Challenge
By Jerry Nash   
March 16, 2009
alexscloslide.jpgThe Nashville Video Chess Challenge has begun! See the two entries so far and enter your own for a chance at a chess lesson with World Women's Chess Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk.
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13-Year-Old Naroditsky Wows in Concord
By Michael Aigner   
March 13, 2009
Danyawins.jpgMichael "f-pawn" Aigner reports on the Western Chess Congress, the biggest money Bay Area event since 1995. 13-year-old Daniel Naroditsky earned clear first, and annotates his win over Shankland for CLO.
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2009 U.S. Women's Championship Set for October in Saint Louis
March 11, 2009
The 2009 U.S. Women's Chess Championship will be held from Oct. 2-12 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. The top nine players from the August 2009 list and the defending champion will compete for $64,000 in prize money.
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Super-Simuls at the Super-Nationals
March 11, 2009
alexscloslide.jpgThe simul schedule is up for the SuperNationals. Sign up now at the USCF store for your chance now to play World Women's Champion Kosteniuk, GM Maurice Ashley, U.S. Champions Shulman and Zatonskih, among others.
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Esserman and Sadvakasov Thrill in Sturbridge
By Chris Bird   
March 10, 2009
Essermanslide.jpgLocal favorite Marc Esserman and GM Darmen Sadvakasov tied for first in the Eastern Class Championships (March 6-8). Chris Bird's report includes annotations of what he calls the "most thrilling conclusion to a tournament I've seen."
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Irina Krush on Gibraltar Highs and Lows
By IM Irina Krush   
March 9, 2009
Gibraltarslide.jpgIM Irina Krush writes and photographs the many joys of the 2009 Gibraltar Chess Congress, including monkeys, Hikaru's blitz art and final round satisfaction. She also reveals who broke into GM Akobian's room.
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Naroditsky Leads in Concord
By Michael Aigner   
March 8, 2009
Naroditskyslide.jpgAfter 3 rounds in the Western Chess Congress (Concord, California, Mar.6-8), 13-year-old Daniel Naroditsky leads with 3/3. Update: Naroditsky wins Concord, while Esserman and Sadvakasov take Eastern Class. Full stories coming soon.
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July - Chess Life Online 2009

The Chess Party Begins in Indiana U.S. Chess School Comes to the Marshall: Part II Yang Dai Sweeps in Texas!Nakamura Chess960 World Champ!Josh Blogs From Brazil GM Joel on Judging a Sacrifice Nakamura to Face Aronian in Chess960 Final Yang Dai 4-0 with a round to go in Texas Howard Stern Auction Benefits Heisman Charity 2009 U.S. Open Chess in Education Workshop U.S. Chess School Comes to the Marshall 60 Girls Arrive in Texas to Vie for National Title Continental Kicks Off in Brazil Jean on Gary’s Adventures in Chess CountryExecutive Board Election Results are in Jesse Wins Futurity; Dean Wins 1st FIDE EventPacific Coast Open Draws Big Summer Crowd U.S. Open Coming Soon: Simuls and Details on the Five SpotsWrap-up from Milwaukee: Fun & AnalysisGurevich Takes Chicago Class Becerra Takes on all Online ComersAmericans in CanadaTandem Analysis: Robson and LendermanNewsflash: Becerra Wins U.S. Class Update From the U.S. Class The U.S. Chess Scoop Episode 4 GM Joel on How to Make FMHouston Open set for July 24-26Access Delgates Call Bryan Smith is Norm-Hunting in CreteNakamura Wins in San Sebastian Newsflash: Robson Wins Junior Closed Chess Without Borders: Philanthropy on the Board Live From Milwaukee: Robson Leads and Analyzes Live From Milwaukee: Sam Annotates and Photos from Open Andrew Ng is the 2009 Cadet Champion! U.S. Junior Closed Begins with UpsetRosen Wins Junior Open as Closed Kicks Off No Mercy Nakamura in Spain Dr.Ira Lee Riddle, 1946-2009 Andrew Ng Leads Cadets Agarwal, Shen, and Tanaka Take Early Lead at CadetsKasparov and Obama Meet in Russia Nakamura Beats Karpov in SpainHilton on the World Open: Lenderman Dances; Nakamura and Najer Tie for 1stHilton on the World Open: Nakamura and Mikhalevski Lead The U.S. Chess Scoop: Episode 3Jennifer Shows a Hulachess ExcerptU.S. Junior Closed Field & Schedule Set The Stars Come Out for the World Open