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USCF seeks FIDE Zonal President
By Bill Hall   
April 28, 2009
USCF is now accepting applications for the volunteer post of FIDE Zonal President for the U.S. Zone.  Applicants should contact Bill Hall by May 12.
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IM Ray Robson Wins Samford Fellowship
By Allen Kaufman   
April 27, 2009
IM Ray Robson of Largo, Florida,14, has been awarded the 24th Frank P. Samford Jr. Chess Fellowship. Ray, who is home-schooled, will be able to travel more and have more lessons with his coach Alex Onischuk.
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Akobian Wins Californian Challenge
By Thomas Southerland   
April 27, 2009
GM Varuzhan Akobian won his rapid match against GM Yury Shulman 3.5-2.5, and won the blitz 6-2. The match was held at the Robinson Racheria resort and featured a $10,000 prize fund. Organizer Thomas Southerland gives the full story.
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Megan Lee the Big Winner at All Girls
By Dr. Alexey Root   
April 27, 2009
Jasmineslide.jpgMegan Lee won a scholarship to UTD by winning the 18&Under section of the All-Girls-Nationals (Apr. 24-26, Dallas). Check out Dr. Alexey Root's photos from the event including blitz champ Jasmine Fermin to the left.
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Fantasy Chess 2009
By Arun Sharma   
April 24, 2009
200fantasy09.jpgIn 2009 Fantasy Chess, YOU decide who will get more points in U.S. Championship match-ups such as Kamsky-Nakamura and Zatonskih-Krush. Prizes include a Monroi PCM! To play, make sure you are registered on uschess.org and your membership is renewed.
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Be a USCF Benefactor!
By USCF   
April 24, 2009
Help promote American chess by becoming a USCF Benefactor Member. Benefactor Membership includes Life Membership, a special membership card, and recognition on a benefactor page of our website and periodically in Chess Life.
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Basketball Chess Video
April 23, 2009
closlidenba.jpgWatch a video from nba.com , posted on youtube that features NBA players battling over the board. Also check the archival articles by CLO contributor David Friedman on chess and basketball. 
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Akobian Leads Against Shulman
April 22, 2009
akobianslide2.jpgIn the four-day rapid match in Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino (April 22-25), GM Varuzhan Akobian leads 1.5-0.5 over his friend and Olympic teammate, GM Yury Shulman.
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Adventures of a Samford: Perfect in Toronto
By GM Josh Friedel   
April 22, 2009
JoshTorontoslide.jpgGM Josh Friedel writes the Toronto Open, where he scored 5/5. He talks about his favorite game from the event, why perfect wasn't enough for first and his preparations for Saint Louis.
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Landon Brownell (1989-2009)
By Robby Adamson   
April 22, 2009
LAndonSLIDE.jpgNM Landon Brownell, member of the Catalina Foothills team, and the 2006 National High School Champion died in a car accident on April 21. Robby Adamson shares memories of "an amazing person" who defined "team player."
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Member Appreciation Program Update
By USCF   
April 22, 2009
Check out the final 2008 standings for the Member Appreciation Program (MAP) and the updated 2009 standings.
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Kudrin Takes Far West Open; Youngsters Shine
By Michael Aigner   
April 22, 2009
Troffslide.jpgAt the Far West Open, GM Sergey Kudrin won a playoff over Antal and Sevillano. Michael Aigner's report includes games and thoughts on the successful juniors such as Kayden Troff, Luke Harmon-Velloti and Samuel Sevian.
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Sadvakasov Takes on 22 Columbia Students
By Anna Ginzburg   
April 21, 2009
DarmenAnnaslide.jpgGM Darmen Sadvakasov, 2009 Foxwoods Open champ, took on 22 at a Columbia University simul last Sunday and scored 19 wins, two draws and a loss. Chess club vice-president Anna Ginzburg gives CLO the full story.
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Chess Camp 101
By Dr. Alexey Root   
April 21, 2009
chesscampslide.jpgDr.Alexey Root, author of Children and Chess, writes about what makes a good chess camp and the little things that can make a camp an unforgettable experience.
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Onischuk on Mexican Endgames
April 21, 2009
Alexander_Onischuk.jpgGM Alexander Onischuk won the Mexican Open Championship with 7.5/9. Alexander played to prepare for the U.S. Championship, and pointed out two key endgame moments that put him on top.
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Garry Kasparov in Nashville: "Hard Work is a Talent."
By Jennifer Shahade   
April 20, 2009
GarryDanielslide.jpgDuring Garry Kasparov's visit to the SuperNationals, he inspired thousands of kids with a stirring opening speech and a lecture where he emphasized that "hard work is a talent." Also preview Kasparov's June Chess Life Magazine cover.
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