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Archives July 2007
Fabiano Caruana Earns 3rd GM Norm By Jennifer Shahade | 19 Jul 2007 Fabiano Caruana just earned his third GM norm in July's first Saturday tournament in Budapest (July 7-15). Fabiano has dual American-Italian citizenship and a FIDE rating of 2549. At 14 years old, he is set to beat Hikaru Nakamura's record as the youngest American GM ever!  
Krush and Rohonyan Lead Women'sBy Jennifer Shahade | 19 Jul 2007 After six rounds of the Frank Berry U.S. Women's Championship (July 16-20, Stillwater, OK), Katerina Rohonoyan and Irina Krush are tied for first with 4.5/6. Krush defeated yesterday's leader, "Baagi", while Katerina pulled an upset against defending champion Anna Zatonskih. 
Norm-Hunting in San Francisco By IM John Donaldson | 18 Jul 2007 John Donaldson reports on the 2nd Irme Konig Memorial (July 10-25, San Francisco). Don't miss his in-depth annotations of two of Alexander Baburin's games from the "Scheveningen" style norm tournament. 
Baagi Surprise Leader in Stillwater By Jennifer Shahade | 18 Jul 2007 Battsetseg Tsagaan is the surprise leader after four rounds of the Frank Berry U.S. Women's Championship (July 16-20), with 3.5/4. Round 4's "battle of the Titans" between Irina Krush and Anna Zatonskih, was a quick draw. 
Vicary Blogs from Stillwater By Elizabeth Vicary | 17 Jul 2007 In between rounds, Elizabeth Vicary blogs on the first three games of her first U.S. Women's Championship. Find out what she's reading and listening to help her through the stress of such a high intensity event. 
Dr. D’s Check-Up: Summer Minis By Dr. Steven Dowd | 17 Jul 2007 In honor of the summer, Dr.Dowd serves up nine problems with seven pieces or less. He calls these miniatures the "problem equivalent of the bikini swimsuit" and encourages readers to take their solving to the beach! 
Women's Champs Kicks Off By Jennifer Shahade | 17 Jul 2007 The first day of the Frank Berry U.S. Women's Championship (July 16-20) concluded with four players tied at the top with 1.5/2, but no perfect scores. Today, defending champ Anna Zatonskih turns 29 and she faces off against top-seed Irina Krush. Read full report for games and a photo gallery by Betsy Dynako. 
U.S. Women's Championship Preview By IM Greg Shahade | 15 Jul 2007 The Frank Berry U.S. Women's Championship (Stillwater, Oklahoma July 16-20) begins tomorrow! In this preview article, Greg Shahade weighs each player's odds of winning the event. He gives the lion's share of the chances to two players: top seed Irina Krush and defending champion Anna Zatonskih. Watch games live on monroi.com! 
Akobian Tied for Lead in Cali By Jennifer Shahade | 15 Jul 2007 World Open Champion Varuzhan Akobian leads the Continental Championships (July 10-20, Cali, Columbia) together with Julio Granda Zuniga of Peru. Both have 4.5/5 and face off today. The American delegation includes nine players, six of whom are GMs. 
Joel on Switching and StudyingBy GM Joel Benjamin | 13 Jul 2007 Joel advises a reader with a constant compulsion to switch openings. Joel also explains how hard it is to answer a frequently asked question about what areas to study. Ask GM Joel a question of your own! 
Erenburg Wins New Jersey FuturityBy Jennifer Shahade | 12 Jul 2007 Sergey Erenburg, an Israeli GM currently attending UMBC, won clear first in the New Jersey Futurity International (Parsippany, July 7-11) with 6.5/9. Meanwhile, Cadet champion Evan Ju and FM Tom Bartell had fantastic results but narrowly missed IM norms. 
Magesh Leads NJ Futurity By Jennifer Shahade | 10 Jul 2007 The New Jersey International Futurity (Parsipanny, NJ July 7-11) started with a shock of a start by Cadet Champion Evan Ju, who won 2.5/3 against 2 IMs and one GM. He has faltered since, losing two games. Meanwhile, Magesh Panchanathan leads with 4/5. 
Fever for the U2400 By FM Todd Andrews | 9 Jul 2007 The 2007 World Open (King of Prussia, June 28-July 4) featured an U2400 section for the first time in 19 years. In a very personal blog, Todd Andrews explains how it feels to be a 2300+ FM with his first serious shot at big money in years. He also takes us through the triumph and torment of his final two days in Valley Forge. 
Top Juniors Update By Greg Shahade | 9 Jul 2007 IM Robert Hess gained 25 points since the last Junior update. Other highlights: Kazim Gulamali makes the top ten for the first time, Teddy Coleman appears on "Others to Watch" and Greg Shahade asks readers for input on a hypothetical nine-board Hikaru Nakamura simultaneous. 
Chess on CBS By Jennifer Shahade | 6 Jul 2007 The coincidentally similar lives of two 4th grade chess champions named Fernando captured the attention of CBS news. Fernando Spada and Fernando Mendez live in Brownsville, Texas, home of University of Texas at Bronsville, which has already offered chess scholarships to both Fernandos! Watch the clip! 
GM Joel on Blitz By GM Joel Benjamin | 6 Jul 2007 GM Joel responds to a reader who wonders whether it's better to win or gain a winning position in blitz. Joel also admits his lack of interest in the Knight's Tour. Ask GM Joel a question of your own! Nine-Way Tie at the World Open By J.Shahade/E.Vicary | 5 Jul 2007 The World Open (June 28-July 4 King of Prussia,PA) wrapped up on a rainy Independence Day in a nine-way tie for first which included GMs Nakamura,Sandipan, Yudasin, Najer, Shabalov, Stripunsky, Mikhalevski, Akobian and Becerra.
Varuzhan Akobian won the title against Alexander Stripunsky in a Armageddon playoff. |
 Chess Life Magazine Adult Dues Sale Click here for details. U.S. Open Final Standings 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 World Chess Championship, Mexico City, Mexico, Sept. 11-Oct.1 Archives July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 |
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