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By GM Melikset Khachiyan
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March 2, 2009 |
 GM Melikset Khachiyan of Los Angeles, the winner of the second strongest section of the Aeroflot Open (Feb.16-25, Moscow), annotates his favorite game of the event.
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By Macauley Peterson
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March 1, 2009 |
 Macauley Peterson's report on the Kamsky-Topalov match focuses on Gata Kamsky's reflections on Sofia and plans for the future. Although Kamsky lost the match 4.5-2.5, according to Peterson he is, "ready to move on to new challenges."
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By Betsy Dynako
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March 1, 2009 |
 On Valentine's Day weekend, Betsy Dynako reported on the Illinois High School Team Champs. Check out the video here, and go to World Chess Live for the full scoop, "From Peoria with Love...and more WCL members!"
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February 27, 2009 |
 Garry Kasparov will be the keynote speaker at the opening ceremony at the 2009 SuperNationals (Nashville, April 3-5.) He will also give a lecture, "My Life in Chess" and host a Q+A and book signings.
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February 27, 2009 |
 Greg Chamitoff, the astronaut who is currently contesting USCF members in an Earth vs. Space match will appear at the 2009 SuperNationals in Nashville, Tennessee (April 3-5)!
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February 26, 2009 |
 GM Veselin Topalov won the World Chess Challenge (Sofia, Feb.16-28) over Gata Kamsky with a round 7 victory. This gives Topalov a ticket to a World Championship match against Vishy Anand.
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February 25, 2009 |
GM Melikset Khachiyan of California tied for first in the "A2" section of the Aeroflot Open (Moscow, Feb.16-25.) Seven other Americans played in Aeroflot.
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By GM Joel Benjamin
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February 24, 2009 |
 GM Joel Benjamin responds to a reader wondering why there has never been an Olympiad in the United States. Ask GM Joel a question on anything from openings to psychological advice at askgmjoel@uschess.org.
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By GM Ian Rogers
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February 24, 2009 |
 After a round five loss, Gata Kamsky scored a draw in round six of the World Chess Challenge (Sofia, Feb.16-28). GM Ian Rogers analyzes the game six battle. The match resumes on Thursday.
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By GM Ian Rogers
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February 23, 2009 |
After a stunning victory to even the score, Gata
Kamsky lost in round five to give Veselin Topalov a
one point lead. Kamsky surprised Topalov with the French, but blundered
badly. Full story by GM Ian Rogers.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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February 23, 2009 |
 14-year-old Ray Robson has 3.5/6 and a 2650+ performance rating in the Aeroflot Open. Test to see if in critical positions, you can "Play Like Ray." American GM Melikset Khachiyan is also shining in the "A2" section, with 5/6.
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By GM Ian Rogers
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February 21, 2009 |
 In the World Chess Challenge (Sofia, Bulgaria, February 16-28), Gata Kamsky came back from his round two loss with a fantastic 73-move win in the Ruy Lopez. Get the story on the game and the scene from GM Ian Rogers.
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By Alex Betaneli
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February 20, 2009 |
 Jimmy runs Deep, composed of Jim Dean, Garrett Smith, Drew Hollinberger and Danny Gater won the U.S. Amateur Team North in Wakusha, Wisconsin with 5/5.
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February 20, 2009 |
 In round three of the World Chess Challenge match in Sofia, Bulgaria (Feb. 16-28), Gata Kamsky calmed down with a round three draw. This time, Topalov chose a different but equally sharp line against the Grunfeld.
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February 19, 2009 |
 The results are in at the 2009 U.S. Amateur Team East.
The winning team "Palin Gambit: I can see checkmate from my house!" went 6-0, and included, Paul Mac Intyre, Brian Hulse, Libardo Rueda and Alan Price.
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February 18, 2009 |
 Gata Kamsky lost the second game of the World Chess Challenge Match (Feb. 16-28) against GM Veselin Topalov. Tomorrow is a rest day, but root on a Kamsky comeback starting at 8 AM EST on Friday.
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