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Archive for the 'Chess Life Online 2010 – September' Category
Howard Stern Continues Support of Holly Heisman Memorial Fund
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsUSA Tops Bulgaria; Women Tie Greece
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe US team defeated Bulgaria today at the 2010 Chess Olympiad with Kamsky scoring a nice win over Cheparinov. The women tied with Greece.
The Great Gatsby Plays To Mate
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsIf you’ve ever wondered how The Great Gatsby would do against Madame Bovary in a chess match, you’ll want to read this interview with Dr. Graham Burnett who created Novel Chess with philosopher programmer W.J Walter.
USA Draws China; Women Lose to Russia 2
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsToday at the 2010 US Olympiad in Khanty-Mansiysk, the US team drew against China while the women had a tough loss against Russia 2.
No Change for FIDE: Kirsan Wins
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe FIDE Presidential elections in Khanty-Mansiysk resulted in a win for incumbent Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. The vote tally was 95 for Kirsan, 55 for Karpov (who the USCF endorsed).
Irina Krush’s Siberia Photo Gallery
Published by September 28th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsOne of IM Irina Krush’s many hobbies (besides rapping!) is photography. Check out her photo gallery from the Olympiad including pictures from the opening ceremony and the rest day.
USA Ties with Poland; Women Defeat Armenia
Published by September 28th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsIn round seven of the Chess Olympiad in Khanty-Mansiysk, USA drew Poland 2-2 while the women scored a key victory over Armenia. Tomorrow the men play China and the women face Russia 2.
USA Ties with Poland; Women Defeat Armenia
Published by September 28th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsIn round seven of the Chess Olympiad in Khanty-Mansiysk, USA drew Poland 2-2 while the women scored a key victory over Armenia. Tomorrow the men play China and the women face Russia 2.
Olympiad Round Six: USA Defeats Vietnam, Women Falter to Georgia
Published by September 27th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsIn round six of the 2010 Chess Olympiad in Khanty-Mansiysk, the US Open team defeated Vietnam 2.5-1.5 while the women lost 1.5-2.5 to Georgia.
2010 FIDE Election Update
Published by September 26th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsUS team captain IM John Donaldson updates CLO readers on the tension in Siberia as the FIDE presidential election approaches. The USCF is officially endorsing the Karpov 2010 campaign.
US Olympic Teams Prevail in Round Five
Published by September 25th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsOur US Olympic teams prevailed in round five. The men defeated Argentina 3-1, spurred on by individual victories by Kamsky and Nakamura. The women scored 2.5-1.5 over Slovenia with Abrahamyan winning the key game.
US Chess School Call for Los Angeles Applicants
Published by September 24th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe next United States Chess School (http://www.uschessschool.com/) will be held in Los
Angeles from December 26th-30th. The class still has 3-5 open spots. Check out details and criteria to see if the 14th session is a good fit for you!
US Chess League Highlights: Week Five
Published by September 24th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsWelcome to a new CLO column, US Chess League Highlights by Kostya Kavutskiy of the LA Vibe. Kostya will be zeroing in on some of the most exciting moments of each USCL action packed week.
Justus Williams Becomes Youngest African-American Master Ever
Published by September 24th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 Comments12-year-old IS 318 student Justus Williams of the CIS program hit 2200 last night at the Marshall Chess Club to become the youngest African-American Player to ever reach the master rating.
2010 Chess Olympiad: First Impressions by John Donaldson
Published by September 24th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsUS Captain IM John Donaldson writes about the weather, playing conditions and the controversial number of Russian teams at the Olympiad in Khanty Mansiysk.
CLO Wishes Spassky a Speedy Recovery
Published by September 24th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsAccording to Russian newspapers, the much-loved 10th World Champion, Boris Spassky has suffered a stroke and is in critical condition. CLO wishes him a speedy and full recovery.
USA Loses to Russia; Women Draw Hungary
Published by September 24th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsUSA lost 1-3 to Russia A today. The women drew Hungary with wins by IM Irina Krush (who is now on 4-0) and WGM Sabina Foisor. Tomorrow the men face Argentina while the women play Slovenia.
An Unexpected Chess Adventure in Colombia
Published by September 23rd, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsBenjamin Katz of the US Chess League team, Manhattan Applesauce writes about finding chess on an impromptu beach vacation to Cartagena, Colombia.
US Olympic Teams Convincing in Round Three
Published by September 23rd, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe US Olympic teams scored two more convincing victories, 3-1 in the Open over Chile and 3.5-0.5 over Argentina in the Women’s. Check out games and photos.
Olympic Teams Victorious in Round Two
Published by September 22nd, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe US Olympic team (3.5-.5 over Mongolia) and US Women’s Olympic team (3-1 over Estonia) were victorious again in round two. Tomorrow will see Pan-American match-ups as the men face Chile and the women play Argentina.
Garden State Blues: GM Joel on the US Chess League
Published by September 21st, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsGM Joel Benjamin of the New Jersey Knockouts discusses the US Chess League so far and annotates his wins against Smith, Shankland and Schroer.
US Olympic Teams Perfect in Round 1
Published by September 21st, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe US Olympiad and US Women’s Olympiad teams sweeped the Faroe Islands and Dominican Republic in round 1!
John Hillery, 1952-2010
Published by September 20th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsJohn Hillery, longtime editor of The Chess Journalist and of Southern
California’s magazine Rank File, passed away following an illness
of several months.
Olympiad Begins with Grand Opening Ceremony
Published by September 20th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsIn round 1 of the 2010 Olympiad (Khanty-Mansiysk, Sept 20-Oct.3 the US teams play the Faroe Islands and the Dominican Republic. See Tony Rich’s photo gallery from the ceremony and some pre-tourney prep in Prague.
Olympiad Opening Ceremony Live from Siberia!
Published by September 20th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsYou can watch a live video stream of the Chess Olympiad Opening Ceremony on the official site. Round 1 begins tomorrow! Root our open and women’s squads on.
World Youth Delegation Set
Published by September 19th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe US squad for the World Youth in Halkidiki, Greece, Oct. 19-31 is set. USCF consultant Jerry Nash said, With 40 players and 104 delegates, this has to be a US record! Pictured is last year’s silver medallist Samritha Palakollu.
Lahno Wins World Women’s Blitz
Published by September 18th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsGM Kateryna Lahno won the World Women’s blitz with 20 out of 30. US resident and reigning Women’s Champ Kosteniuk took 6th while IM Krush did not repeat her great semifinals performance and ended in 14th place.
Irina Krushing at the World Women’s Blitz
Published by September 16th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsOn her way to the Olympiad, IM Irina Krush stopped in Moscow for the World Women’s Blitz Championship. she qualified for the 16-player finals with a fantastic 17/20 score in the semi finals.
The US Chess Scoop on Magnus vs. the World
Published by September 16th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsCheck out two US Chess Scoop videos from the RAW World Chess Challenge sponsored by G-Star and also check out CLO editor Jennifer Shahade’s blog with coverage of the event.
US Class Champs Set for Oct 1-3 in Houston
Published by September 16th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsNational Open Champ GM Timur Gareyev is among the players preregistered for the US Class Championships set for October 1-3 in Houston, Texas.
US Chess School Comes to Seattle, Part II
Published by September 14th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe second part of Michael Yang’s in-depth chronicle of the 13th US Chess School led by GM Yasser Seirawan includes endgame problems, a blitz triumph and bios of the ten participants.
Back to Scholastics: National Youth Action and K-12s Set for 2010
Published by September 13th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsAutumn is here and the scholastic season begins soon! See details on the National Youth Action in Long
Branch, New Jersey (Nov 5-7) and the National K-12 in Disneyland (Dec 9-12). GM Ray Robson will give a simul during the K-12s.
Application Deadline Approaches for Schein-Friedman Scholastic Project
Published by September 13th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe deadline for applicants to the Schein-Friedman Scholarship Project
is September 30, 2010. The project is designed to help some of our younger
champions continue to improve and dedicate themselves to chess while offsetting
some of the financial expe…
Bent Larsen Dies at 75
Published by September 10th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe widely admired Danish Grandmaster and author Bent Larsen died at 75 years old on September 9, 2010 in Buenos Aires.
Magnus Faces World in G-Star RAW Chess Challenge
Published by September 9th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe G-star RAW Chess Challenge begins very soon, on Friday 9/10/10 at Noon EST. World #1 GM Magnus Carlsen will face the World led by GMs Polgar, Nakamura and Lagrave. Participate at rwcc.g-star.com/.
