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Championship Secrets: Sudoku & No Computer
October 26, 2009
Flashback to the US Women's Championship! Find out champion Anna Zatonskih and runner-up, Camila Baginskaite's secrets to success.
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Shabalov Wins Cleveland Open
October 26, 2009
GM Alexander Shabalov won clear first in the Cleveland Open with 4.5/5. He used an unorthodox Benoni in his final "must-win" game against GM Anthony Lein.
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Two GMs Lead While Upsets Reign in Reno
By Randy Hough   
October 24, 2009
Upsets have had their day at the Western States Open, held from October 23-25 in Reno. Check out Steven Zierk's shockingly quick win over GM Loek Van Wely. UPDATE: Khachiyan wins  in rapid playoff over Ibragimov. Full story coming soon!
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Week 8 US Chess League Recap
By Arun Sharma   
October 24, 2009
Arun Sharma, the vice-president of the US Chess League, covers week eight action, where the New Jersey Knockouts and the Seattle Sluggers asserted dominance in their divisions.
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Help America's Most Wanted Find Robert Snyder
By Bill Hall   
October 23, 2009
Robert Snyder is featured on the website of America's Most Wanted for failing to register as a sex offender after finishing a two year sentence. USCF members who have any information on Mr.Snyder's whereabouts can help AMW by sending a tip. 
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Ray Robson on His Road to GM
By Jennifer Shahade   
October 21, 2009
CLO caught up with the World's youngest Grandmaster over email while he was enjoying a well-earned week of rest on a Uruguay beach. Ray talked about the toughest hurdles on his way to GM, his style and his plans for his 15th birthday.
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Robson and Lenderman off to World Junior in Argentina
October 21, 2009
GM-elects Alex Lenderman and Ray Robson are off to Argentina for the World Junior Championship (Oct. 21-Nov.4, Puerto Madryn). The top seed is Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France while Alex and Ray are ranked 13th and 15th respectively.
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Jennifer on Women's Titles
By Jennifer Shahade   
October 20, 2009
CLO editor Jennifer Shahade, who was quoted in the Wall Street Journal's recent article on women's chess titles, elaborates on her feelings about them on her blog.
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US Titles Approved at FIDE Congress
October 19, 2009
A number of US titles were approved at the 80th FIDE Congress, including a GM title for Finegold and IM titles for Felecan and Esserman.
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Three Share Honors at Midwest Class
By FM Alex Betaneli   
October 18, 2009
At the Midwest Class last weekend in Wheeling,IL, Oct 9-11, CLO reporter FM Alex Betaneli shared 1st place with GMs Jaan Ehlvest and Nikola Mitkov.
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Glamour and Big Bucks Close the U.S. Women's
By Jennifer Shahade   
October 16, 2009
The U.S. Women's Championship closed with Anna Zatonskih picking up a $15,000 check. Check out a gallery with closing ceremony shots and glamour photos from the free day.
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US Chess League Nears Playoffs
By Arun Sharma   
October 16, 2009
As the U.S. Chess League's fifth season approaches the playoff season, Vice-president Arun Sharma recaps the playoff chances and the round seven action.
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Enkhbat and Barnett Top Maryland Open
By Michael Atkins   
October 16, 2009
At the Maryland Open, NM Alex Barnett tied for first with IM Tegshuren Enkhbat with 4.5/5 each. The IM had better ties breaks, making Enkhbat the 2009 Maryland State Champ.
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World Championship Set for Sofia, April 2010
October 16, 2009
According to news reports on chessdom and chessbase, the World Championship match between Anand and Topalov will take place in April 2010 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Official details from FIDE forthcoming.
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Chess Without Borders Finalist for 2009 Chicago Innovation Award
By Betsy Dynako   
October 16, 2009
Yury Shulman's Chess Without Borders has been selected as a Finalist for the 2009 Chicago Innovation Award. Winners will be announced on October 20th at the Goodman Theatre during a formal ceremony.
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Anna Zatonskih Wins US Women's: Video Recap
By Jennifer Shahade   
October 13, 2009
Watch a video recap on Anna Zatonskih's clinching of the 2009 US Women's Championship, hosted by Jen Shahade and Macauley Peterson.
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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

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