Hilton on the World Open: Nakamura and Mikhalevski Lead
With two rounds to go in the World Open, U.S. Champion Hikaru Nakamura and Israeli GM Victor Mikhalevski lead with 6/7. Jonathan Hilton reports from the scene.
The U.S. Chess Scoop: Episode 3
In the third episode of the U.S. Chess Scoop, CLO editor Jennifer Shahade covers the start of the World Open and the Philadelphia International, in which IM Alex Lenderman and Sam Shankland both earned their second GM norms.
U.S. Junior Closed Field Set
The 2009 U.S. Junior Closed is set for July 13-16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the strong 8-player field includes four IMs: Lenderman, Shankland, Robson and Bercys.
Jen Shows a Hulachess Excerpt
Jennifer's latest blog entry includes an excerpt of hulachess as featured in the July Chess Life.
The Stars Come Out for the World Open
If you thought the 7-day section of the World Open in Philadelphia was strong, check out the five-day, which includes: GMs Gata Kamsky, Varuzhan Akobian, Yury Shulman and foreign GMs like Smirin.
Nakamura Takes on All Comers at the U.S. Open
The 21-year-old two-time Champion Hikaru Nakamura, will play all comers at a simultaneous exhibition on Friday, August 7th at the US Open in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Chess Life U.S. Open Preview
Read the July Chess Life Magazine online, including two Hanken stories: An exclusive on Foxwoods and a public U.S. Open preview with news on simuls by Women's World Champ Kosteniuk and U.S. Champion Nakamura.
Norms for Shankland and Lenderman in Philly
Young IMs Sam Shankland and Alex Lenderman both earned their second GM norms at the Philadelphia International! Meanwhile IM Jacek Stopa tied for first with Lenderman with 7/9.
Five U.S. Championship Spots up For Grabs at the U.S. Open
Five spots into the 2010 U.S. Championships (tentatively scheduled for Spring, Saint Louis) are up for grabs at the 2009 U.S. Open in Indianapolis, Indiana.
USCF Sued by Board Member; Personnel Budget Cut 20%
In August of last year, the USCF was sued by current Executive Board Member Susan Polgar. As a result, the USCF has had to make some difficult cuts, including a reduction to personnel costs of 20% for an undetermined period. Read ...
Election Information Update
Mike Nolan, the Chair of the USCF Election committee explains how to vote in the upcoming election, and informs members that Brian Lafferty has dropped out of the race.
Letter From Bill Hall to Life Members
Bill Hall's letter to life members explains their Chess Life options: they can receive the printed format at no charge; they will just be required to confirm this benefit selection approximately every three years.
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