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Archives June 2007
GMs Invade King of Prussia By J.Shahade/E.Vicary | 30 Jun 2007 The match-ups were fierce in the Open section of the World Open (June 28-July 4, King of Prussia, PA) from the first round, partly because of the U2400 section. The biggest upset so far is Thomas Bartell's victory over GM Yury Shulman.  
U.S. Women's Field Set By USCF | 28 Jun 2007 The Frank K. Berry 2007 US Women’s Championship (July 16-20, Stillwater, Oklahoma) stars no less than 3 former US Women’s Champions: defending champ Anna Zatonskih, 2000 champ Camilla Baginskaite, and the tournament's top seed, 1998 champion Irina Krush. 
World Open Begins Today! By Jennifer Shahade | 28 Jun 2007 The World Open (June 28-July 4) begins today at King of Prussia, PA. Exciting features of this event include an U2400 section and a $30,000 projected grand prize in the Open. Keep Monroi bookmarked for live games, and watch CLO for updates. 
U.S. Junior Open Concludes By Jennifer Shahade | 27 Jun 2007 Brian Goldstein wins a spot in the 2008 U.S. Junior via his win on tiebreak over Edward Lu in the U21 section of the U.S. Junior Open (Tampa, Florida June 22-24.) Meanwhile, Miguel Fonseca wins Under 16, Haoqing Wang and Jared Lassner win Under 12, and Miguel A. Hernandez takes Under 8. 
E.Vicary on Chess, Girls and GeniusBy Jennifer Shahade | 26 Jun 2007 Web editor and Chess Bitch author Jennifer Shahade speaks with I.S. 318 coach and chess expert Elizabeth Vicary on her recent Masters of Education thesis, "The Game of Kings?: Encouraging Middle School Girls' Success and Involvement in Chess." 
USCF Election Underway! By USCF | 26 Jun 2007 Nearly 40,000 ballots for the 2007 Executive Board Election have been sent to USCF members around the country! Have you received yours? If not, be sure to contact Pat Knight at the USCF office to request a replacement. Read details on the 2007 election. 
Junior Open Draws 118 Players! By Jennifer Shahade | 23 Jun 2007 The U.S. Junior Open (Tampa, Florida June 22-24) drew 118 players in four sections.Read more. Update: Brian Goldstein and Edward Lu win Under 21, Miguel Fonseca wins Under 16, HaoQing Wang and Jared Lassner win Under 12, and Miguel A. Hernandez takes Under 8. Full report coming soon. 
GM Joel on Deep Blue 10 Years LaterBy Joel Benjamin | 22 Jun 2007 Ten years after Deep Blue defeated Kasparov, Joel responds to a reader's comparison between Deep Blue's play with contemporary engines. He also tackles a question on claiming a three move repetition. Ask GM Joel a question of your own! 
Marc Arnold Takes Juniors!By Jennifer Shahade | 22 Jun 2007 Marc Arnold won a tactical last round game against Eric Rodriguez to win clear first in the U.S. Junior Championship (Tampa, Florida June 17-21) with 6.5/9. 
Ju and Harper Win Cadets By Jennifer Shahade | 21 Jun 2007 Evan Ju and Warren Harper both pulled through in their final games of the Cadet Championship (Tampa, June 17-21) to tie for first with 7/10 in the prestigious National.
Update: Marc Tyler Arnold wins the U.S. Junior Championship! Full report coming soon. 
Mack and Mark Hold Lead at Juniors By Jennifer Shahade | 21 Jun 2007 Mackenzie Molner and Mark Arnold lead the Junior Invitational (June 17-21, Tampa) with 5/7 and two rounds to go. The concurrent Cadet is down to the wire with just one round left. Evan Ju dominated for most of the event but lost to Warren Harper in round seven- Harper and Ju are now tied for first with Robert Lau just half a point behind. 
Cadets and Junior Update By Jennifer Shahade | 20 Jun 2007 Despite a fifth round stumble against Alec Getz, Evan Ju continues to impress at the Cadet Championship (June 17-21, Tampa), leading by 1.5 points with 5/6. In the Juniors, held concurrently, Marc Arnold and Mackenzie Molner still lead by the narrowest of margins, with 3.5/5. 
Of Kings and CastlesBy Dr.Steven B.Dowd | 19 Jun 2007 Dr.Dowd focuses on problems involving rooks in this month's edition of Dr.D's Check-up. He also wonders how to incorporate solving competitions into major U.S. tournaments, and goes over the solutions to his May column. 
Evan Ju 4-0 in Cadets; Juniors Wide OpenBy Jennifer Shahade | 19 Jun 2007 In the Cadet Championships, Evan Ju is a clear point and a half ahead of the field with a perfect four out of four. The Junior Invitational has been a slugfest and it's anyone's tournament. Mackenzie Molner and Marc Arnold currently lead with 3/4. 
Adventures of a Samford Fellow By IM Josh Friedel | 18 Jun 2007 2007 Samford Fellow IM Josh Friedel reports on the highs and lows of his active chess spring, including a first round loss to Nakamura in the U.S. Championships and a win over new U.S. Champ Shabalov at the Chicago Open. 
Corey Acor jumpstarts the U.S. Junior By Jennifer Shahade | 18 Jun 2007 Florida local Corey Acor gets off to a running start at the U.S. Junior (June 17-21) in Tampa. He is the only 2-0, having scored back to back wins in rounds 1 and 2 against Teddy Coleman and Ryan Milisits. Watch the games from the Junior and the Cadet live on monroi.com. Junior and Cadet Kick Off in Tampa By Jennifer Shahade | 16 Jun 2007 The U.S. Junior Championships (U21) and U.S. Cadet Championships (U16) begin on Sunday, June 17 in Tampa, Florida. Defending Cadet champ Marc Arnold takes a shot this year in the Junior. The favorites by rating are Ray Robson in the Junior and Warren Harper in the Cadet. Jennifer on Elista and South Africa By Jennifer Shahade | 15 Jun 2007 Jennifer's latest blog entry includes thoughts on Gata Kamsky's disappointing finish at the Candidate Finals in Elista, more photos and stories from her trip to South Africa and news on the upcoming busy chess summer. Joel on the King's Indian Attack By GM Joel Benjamin | 14 Jun 2007 Joel tackles a question on a King's Indian Attack move order using as examples his own games as well as GMs Benko and Glek. Ask GM Joel a question of your own! Update: GM Hikaru Nakamura wins clear first in the National Open with a last round win over Reiner Gonzalez. Full report coming soon! National Open Heats Up By Jennifer Shahade | 9 Jun 2007 The National Open (June 7-11, Las Vegas) began with a surprising result on board one, as the legendary Viktor Korchnoi drew from a losing position against the young Erkin Gurbauzade from Azerbaijan. Check out the CLO report with lots of photos and game highlights from the first two rounds and side events. Gelfand Wins Game Three By Jennifer Shahade | 8 Jun 2007 The third round of the Candidates finals in Elista, Russia (June 6-14) was disappointing for American fans. Gata Kamsky lost with white to Boris Gelfand, making the six game match score 1-2 in Gelfand's favor. National Open Begins in Vegas By Jennifer Shahade | 7 Jun 2007 The Las Vegas International Chess Festival's premier event, the National Open begins Friday, June 8, with a $100,000 prize fund. As typical for the National Open, the sides are just as exciting as the main course! The legendary Viktor Korchnoi and U.S. Champ Alexander Shabalov give simuls, Susan Polgar is hosting two scholastic events and the Game 10 and Game 5 Championships allow for some serious fast chess. Spotlight on Maxim Dlugy By Robert Hamilton | 7 Jun 2007 CLO adds GM Maxim Dlugy's bio to our gallery of top players. A former USCF president and World Junior champion, Maxim is back into the world of chess through his new company,International Chess Management and website. Kamsky-Gelfand Match Kicks Off By Jennifer Shahade | 6 Jun 2007 Gata Kamsky drew his first game in his six-game match against Boris Gelfand at the Candidates Matches in Elista (June 6-June 14). The winner of the match will advance to the World Championships in Mexico City in September. Fischer Random Man v. Machine By GM Joel Benjamin | 4 Jun 2007 GM Joel weighs the odds in a hypothetical FischerRandom man vs. machine match. Ask GM Joel a question of your own! |
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