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Ehlvest tops in Curacao

By Jennifer Shahade | 30 Jul 2006
GM Jaan Ehlvest topped the field in Curacao to take home the trophy, 1500$ and the satisfaction of what he calls "being paid to be on holiday." Read the full story for games, photos and final report.

Blog Update

By | 29 Jul 2006
Jennifer blogs live from Curacao; Read about our new columnist!

Marc Arnold is our new Cadet Champion!

By JS | 28 Jul 2006
With a no holds-barred attacking style, 13-year-old New Yorker Marc Arnold became our new Cadet (U16) Champion. He placed ahead of seven others in the 2006 edition held in Dallas(July 15-21).

July Key Krackers (Members Only)

By David L.Brown | 27 Jul 2006
We recommend you solve these mates and helpmates beachside on your laptop-- with fritz turned off. E-mail or mail twelve correct answers before anyone else and get a free, signed copy of U.S. Problem Anthology, a problem collection compiled by Edgar Holladay.

Beach parties and upsets at the 2006 Curacao chess festival.

By Jennifer Shahade | 26 Jul 2006
The annual Curacao chess festival kicked off with the usual blend of sunbathing, time scrambles,and pina coladas. After four rounds, GM Jaan Ehlvest leads 4-0. Read the full story for photos and WGM Rusudan Goletiani's action-packed round three victory over GM Alexander Shabalov.

Robert Hess ,14 takes the U.S. Junior.

By JS | 25 Jul 2006
Robert Hess, the youngest player in the tournament, could have played in the concurrent Cadet Championship. He decided on the Junior because he revels in strong competition.
Coached by GM Miron Sher, this soon to be Stuyvesant freshman relied on his confidence and nerves when it looked like Cinderella story Jake Kleiman would take it all...
Check out our full report with games and photos.

Chess Heats up in Miami!

By J.Shahade/E.Vicary | 22 Jul 2006
IM Blas Lugo organized his first major international tournament in Miami, Florida (July 7-9) and is already planning a winter edition.

Dozens of strong Cuban-American players live in Miami, including GM Julio Becerra and young star of the event, Bruci Lopez who tied for first with GM Vladimir Georgiev. Others traveled from all over the country to enjoy the luxurious, well-sponsored tournament.

Check out our report for games, stories and an incriminating snorkeling picture.

GM Susan Polgar victorious in Dresden

By JS | 20 Jul 2006

Grandmaster Susan Polgar captures the World Women's Cup. The tournament, modelled after the World Cup of soccer was held in Dresden, Germany July 7-9.

Susan defeated two rising stars to secure her victory- WGM Carolina Lujan from Argentina in the semi-finals and local favorite IM Elisabeth Paehtz in the finals.

Read the full story for games and photos.

GM Aleksander Wojtkiewicz dies. Memories, Life and Games.

By JS | 14 Jul 2006
Chess Life Online is very sad to report that Grandmaster Aleksander Wojtkiewicz passed away on Friday, July 14.

Aleksander won the last five tournaments he played in. Click on the full story for memories, life and games.

Please send donations to:

Aleksander Wojtkiewicz Funeral Fund
4813 Fernley Square
Halethorpe, MD, 21227

World Open ends with many bangs

By JS | 5 Jul 2006
Cheating scandals, fireworks in sync with rain, and a 1000$ blitz game. Check out our report and final photo gallery.

World Open Update

By JS | 4 Jul 2006
Action heats up at the World Open! Who will take home close to 30K? Check out our first round of photos and games. Longer report tommorow.

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Upcoming and Current National events

48th Annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Championship, October 6-8 2007, Arlington, Virginia

U.S. Class Championship, October 19-21, Houston, Texas

National Youth Action , St. Louis, Missouri, Nov 16-18

National Scholastic K-12/Collegiate Champs , Houston, Texas Dec.7-9.
Other major events

"http://www.chessmexico.com/es/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=101"target="_
blank">World Chess Championship, Mexico City, Mexico, Sept. 11-Oct.1

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