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Five New FIDE Titles for the U.S.

By Jennifer Shahade | 31 Jan 2007
At the first FIDE congress of the year (January 27-28, Antalya, Turkey)Bryan Smith, Emory Tate and Salvijus Bercys received their IM titles. Frank Berry and Jon Haskel earned International Organizer titles.

East Bay Fight Club

By IM Jesse Kraai | 28 Jan 2007
Last month in Oakland, Jesse Kraai and Lev Milman tied for first in the East Bay Masters, (Dec.16-23, Oakland) each earning their second GM norms. Jesse Kraai reports on the exciting new crop of norm opportunities in the U.S, and the fighting chess that ensues.

Three Way Tie in Corus

By Jennifer Shahade | 28 Jan 2007
Levon Aronian, Veselin Topalov and Teimour Radjabov tied for first in Corus Wijk Aan Zee. Aronian was the hero this round,out-calculating Dutch Champ Sergei Tiviakov in a wild game to join the winners circle with 8.5.

Corus Draw Sets up Showdown

By Macauley Peterson | 27 Jan 2007
The much-awaited Topalov-Kramnik Wijk Aan Zee face-off ended in a draw today. Macauley Peterson reports.

Americans in Gibraltar

By Jennifer Shahade | 26 Jan 2007
A star-studded American contingent including GMs Nakamura, Kaidanov and Ehlvest is playing in the Gibtelecom Masters(Jan.23-Feb.1), fighting for a $20,000+ grand prize. Irina Krush leads the Americans in fireworks, with a round 1 win over Vladimir Akopian (2700). Check out games and Irina's photo gallery.

Svidler Beats Topalov in Wijk

By Jennifer Shahade | 26 Jan 2007
Wijk Aan Zee became a free for all today when Peter Svidler defeated Topalov in a tight rook ending. Svidler, Aronian and Radjabov are now at Topalov's heels, with Kramnik and Anand just behind.

GM Joel on the Grand Prix

By GM Joel | 26 Jan 2007
GM Joel answers a question from WFM Elizabeth Vicary on the Grand Prix and also gives some general advice on how to study openings. Read the submission guidelines and ask GM Joel a question of your own.

Corus Heats Up

By Macauley Peterson | 25 Jan 2007
Topalov is now leading by a full point in Wijk Aan Zee(Jan.12-28), but Anand is on a roll with two straight wins. Macauley Peterson checks in, bringing us the latest photos, quotes, predictions and games.

Update on Our Top Ten Juniors

By IM Greg Shahade | 23 Jan 2007
Highlights of Greg's premiere, bi-monthly article on America's top ten juniors are his musings on which juniors will become Grandmasters and which will likely be distracted by other opportunities. He also kicks off the race between IMs Lev Milman and Josh Friedel, both of whom are chasing their final GM norms.

Chills and Thrills in Agoura Hills

By Jerry Hanken | 22 Jan 2007
Jerry Hanken's Western Class Championships report(Jan.12-16, L.A. area, California) includes two thrilling games from the co-winners, Armenian-Americans GM Melikset Khachiyan and IM Andranik Matikozyan.

Topalov Takes Lead

By Jennifer Shahade | 21 Jan 2007
In a dramatic eighth round at Corus (Wijk Aan Zee,Holland January 12-28), Topalov leapfrogged into first with a win against Anand. Meanwhile Radjabov, who has been leading since the first round, lost a tough game to Aronian.

Halftime at Wijk

By GM Ian Rogers | 20 Jan 2007
Onsite at Wijk Aan Zee (January 12-28), GM Ian Rogers weighs in at the halfway mark. The surprising leader after seven rounds is Teimor Radjabov-Ian discusses Radjabov's second half challenges, and annotates gems by Van Wely and the youngest Grandmaster in the World.

Dr.D's Check-Up

By Dr. Steven Dowd | 19 Jan 2007
In his first column of the year, Dr.Steven Dowd challenges newcomers to the problem world to dip into the world of set-plays and try-plays. For those looking for a traditional challenge, this month's column still contains pretty and elusive mates in two and three.

Team Spirit Season

By J.Shahade | 19 Jan 2007
Right about now, USCF Members are pulling out their cell phones and address books to search for a first or fourth board for their local U.S. Amateur Team. (There are four concurrent U.S. Amateur Team events:East, North, West and South; Adding to the team spirit of the season is the U.S. Chess League's call for applications(Deadline Feb 1) for two new teams.

Spotlight on Julio Becerra

By Jennifer Shahade | 17 Jan 2007
Does coming to Las Vegas make you want to stay in Las Vegas? Cuban-American GM Julio Becerra defected to America at the 1999 World Championship in Las Vegas. Now living in Miami, the 2006 U.S. Chess League MVP is a coach and a serious student of the game. Read more in Julio Becerra's bio, the newest addition to our Top Player Bio Gallery.

Ivanov and Ehlvest Win Liberty

By Jennifer Shahade | 16 Jan 2007
Four Grandmasters entered The Liberty Bell Open (Jan. 12-15, Philadelphia) and two, Jaan Ehlvest and Alexander Ivanov shared top honors with 5.5/7. Ivanov's positional finesse over IM elect Bryan Smith was a highlight.

Radjabov Off to Early Lead in Wijk
By WGM Jennifer Shahade | 16 Jan 2007
20-year-old Teimour Radjabov from Azerbaijan is off to a running start in Corus 2007 (Jan.12-28, Wijk Aan Zee, Holland). Back to back wins in Round 3 and 4 against Shirov and Tiviakov place Radjabov in clear first after four rounds. Topalov also busted Shirov today, with a hyper-aggressive anti-Grunfeld line.

Wijk In Action!
By WGM Jennifer Shahade | 14 Jan 2007
The most exciting international tournament of the year, Corus Wijk Aan Zee,Holland (January 12-28) should brighten up your winter. The rating favorites Topalov, Anand and Kramnik sparkled in Round 2, who along with four others are tied for first with 1.5/2.

Bid for US Champs!
By Bill Hall | 12 Jan 2007
USCF is seeking bids for the 2007 US Championship and 2007 US Women's Championship. Bidders may either propose the combined format used by AF4C (Championship and Women's Championship combined), or offer to sponsor either event separately.

U.S. Chess School Report
By Daniel Rensch | 11 Jan 2007
For six of America's most talented juniors, the New Year began with a grueling and fun fullfilment of the resolution to study more chess! The U.S. Chess School, organized by Greg Shahade and coached by Gregory Kaidanov was in session in Phoenix, Arizona (Jan.2-6) Host and attendee Danny Rensch reports, and Robert Hungaski provides caricatures.

U.S. Championship News
By USCF | 11 Jan 2007
By mutual decision of USCF and the American Foundation for Chess (AF4c), the 2007 US Championship will not be sponsored by AF4C, which has sponsored the event since 2000.Erik Anderson of AF4C will also donate $25,000 to the USCF. Further details will be posted soon.

GM Joel on the Quietest Draw
By GM Joel Benjamin | 10 Jan 2007
In his first column of 2007, GM Joel tackles a question on the quiet draw offer, and what to do if your opponent tries to make two moves in a row. Read the submission guidelines and ask GM Joel a question of your own.

Nakamura Exclusive
By Jerry Hanken | 8 Jan 2007
In between victories in the North American Open and the same tournament's blitz, GM Hikaru Nakamura talked with Jerry Hanken about the U.S. Championship, promoting chess, and the lack thereof.

Our Man Down in Odessa
By Jennifer Shahade | 5 Jan 2007
Hikaru Nakamura, who just scorched Las Vegas with a win in the North American Open, went down 0-2 against Boris Gelfand in Round 1 of the ACP World Rapid Cup. (Jan 5-8, Odessa, Ukraine)Update: Peter Leko wins ACP World Rapid Cup in the finals match against Ivanchuk.

Four Way Tie in Eastern Open
By Michael Atkins/J.Shahade | 4 Jan 2007
Two young stars and two renowned Grandmasters took top honors at the Eastern Open (Dec.27-30, Washington, D.C) Tying for first were GMs Jaan Ehlvest, GM Sergei Kudrin, 14-year-old Fabiano Caruana and 18-year-old Kazim Gulamali.

UTD Dominates Pan-Ams
By NM Craig Jones | 2 Jan 2007
The University of Texas at Dallas dominated the 2006 Pan American Championships (Washington DC, Dec.26-30) Both formidable, 2500+ squads, UTD A and UTD B, finished with 5.5/6 and zero individual game losses, providing much satisfaction for the Texas powerhouse. Commentator Craig Jones reports.

Top Ten Chess Resolutions
By CLO Editors | 1 Jan 2007
Ring in the new year with chess resolutions! Read ours and add your own in the members only comments area.

Nakamura Wins in Vegas
By Jennifer Shahade | 1 Jan 2007
Hikaru Nakamura won the North American Open (December 26-29, Las Vegas,Nevada) ahead of 13 other Grandmasters to take home $6940. The highlight was a stunning twenty-eight move victory over Vadim Milov.

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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.
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