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The theme of upsets continued at the World Open (Philadelphia, July 1-6), including a win over GM-elect Josh Friedel by 11-year-old Darwin Yang. Stay tuned for the next two days to find out who will take home the biggest chunks of the 320K guaranteed prize fund.
The 22-player U.S. delegation at the Pan-American Youth is excelling with mostly plus scores. At the top are Sylvia Yang (Girls Under 12), Simone Liao (Girls Under 10) and Huashi Huang (Boys Under 14) all with 5/6.
The first round of the five-day schedule of the World Open featured many upsets, including Arnold’s win over Milov and Shankland’s victory against Shabalov. For more, check out Jonathan Hilton’s on-scene blog.
In a very special installment of Adventures of a Samford , Josh Friedel gives us a round by round account of his fantastic result in the U.S. Championship, where he earned his final GM norm.
The 15-year-old Indian GM, Parimarjan Negi cruised into clear first at the Philadelphia International (June 26-30) after winning his first five games. Arun Prasad earned the rating points for his title, while Battaglini of France earned an IM norm.
An online team competition on World Chess Live between teams from the Banker’s Athletic League and the Chicago Chess League ended in a win for the windy city. Check out analysis of a key Benoni game from the match, from the POV of the loser.
The Pan-American Championships (Villa Carlos Paz, June 30-July 6) kicked off a day late due to flight delays in Argentina. The U.S. delegation brought over 20 players and 4 coaches- check out standings after 2 rounds.
The Pan-American Championships (Villa Carlos Paz, June 30-July 6) kicked off a day late due to flight delays in Argentina. The U.S. delegation brought 24 players and 4 coaches.
IM Emory Tate won clear first in the G/60 Championships in Skokie, Illinois. IM Kiril Kuderinov and local favorite Albert Chow joined Tate in a tie for first in the G/30. Check out full story for games, video and photos.
FM Todd Andrews reports after five rounds of the Philadelphia International (June 26-30.) More than a dozen strong Indian players are participating, including 15-year-old Indian Parimarjan Negi, who leads with 5/5.
Why isn’t the Caro-Kann more popular? GM Joel offers several reasons why the Caro lags behind other major responses to 1.e4. (content/view/8533/341/) Send your own inquiries for Joel to askgmjoel@uschess.org.
Gary Kevin Ware’s presents twenty chess problems in shapes such as cats, Christmas trees and hearts. The unpublished Loyd problem to the left, Arrow is a mate in two.
At the Marshall International, GM Paragua defeated GM Ramirez in the tiebreak playoff. Meanwhile, Liu and Molner scored IM norms! Check out games and a special quiz by E. Vicary.
The United States Chess Federation’s Executive Board announces a call for bids for the 2009 U.S.
Women’s Championship.
Florin Felecan was a last minute replacement in the 12th American FIDE Invitational in Chicago, but so far he is leading with 4.5/5.
FM Todd Andrews writes a creative report on chess at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, where he alternated chess moves with Kanye, Metallica and Gogol Bordello.
40 players including 8 GMs and 11 IMs are duking it out at the New York Marshall International (June 21-June 25.) After three rounds, five players lead with 2.5/3.
Conrad Holt won the U.S. Cadet Championship in Lindsborg with 5 out of 6. In the Junior Closed, Tyler Hughes beat Gregory Young in the last round to claim first place on tiebreaks.
GM Sergey Kudrin leads the World Chess Live/United States Chess Federation 2008 Grand Prix. Alan Kain won the second monthly online competition. Read full story for details on how to start playing on WCL today!
Erenburg and Mitkov tied for first in the Cleveland Open (June 13-15.) Teenage reporter Joe Fogarty gives a general overview of the new CCA event, and writes about his win in the Under 1800.
Abby Marshall tied for first and won on tiebreaks in the Springfield Invitational, despite being the lowest rated player. Here she blogs on the round-robin format and analyzes her best games.
After four rounds of the U.S. Junior and Cadets in Lindsborg, Kansas, Young leads the Junior with 3/3 while Holt is on top at the Cadets with 3/3.
Elliott Liu will appear on TV this Saturday at the U.S. Open-of golf! Tune in on ESPN or NBC during the final pairing at 3 PM PST/6 PM EST. Read the full story for more details by Jonathan Hilton and Elliott Liu.
Tom Braunlich interviews Anna Zatonskih on her victory in Tulsa, comparing life in Germany and America and her take on Irina’s Open Letter.
Jhonel Baniel was the top scorer at the 2008 Armed Forces Interservice Chess Tournament (Arizona, June 9-14) Elena Dulger came clear first and will be the first woman to join the U.S. Armed Forces team that will compete later this year in Belgium.
Jhonel Baniel was the top scorer at the 2008 Armed Forces Interservice Chess Tournament (Arizona, June 9-14) Elena Dulger came clear first and will be the first woman to join the U.S. Armed Forces team that will compete later this year in Belgium.
The Cleveland Open kicks off this weekend (June 13-15) with a 20K projected prize fund. Jerry Hanken thinks this represents a resurgence of chess in the Midwestern city, which boasts the biggest chess library in the world.
FM Robby Adamson weighs the chances in the U.S. Junior and U.S. Cadet (June 14-22, Lindsborg, Kansas) and offers general comments on the future of the U.S. Junior.
Bill Kelleher’s report from the Presidential Board Meeting in Athens, Greeces (May 31-June 1) includes news on the Kamsky-Topalov match and the 2008 Women’s World Championship.
Dr.Frank Brady announces details on the New York International, the strongest tournament held at the Marshall Chess Club in decades. The Phila. International and the New England Masters are two other hotspots for summer norm-seekers.
In the six-way tie for first in the National Open, World Championship Candidate Gata Kamsky and GM-elect Josh Friedel stole the show. Check the CLO final report for thoughts from Josh and a final video.
GM Joel Benjamin answers a series of questions about draws (content/view/8489/341/) , including an idea for using the Sofia Rules at team events. Ask Joel a question of your own at askgmjoel@uschess.org (mailto:askgmjoel@uschess.org).
The United States Executive Board calls for bids for the 2009 U.S. Championship. The deadline is Aug.10. Contact Bill Hall at bhall@uschess.org with any questions.
Irina Krush contributes a final letter with her thoughts on the U.S. Women’s Championship playoff. Although Anna Zatonskih decided not to respond in a letter, an interview between her and Tom Braunlich will appear on CLO next week.