Annotated Games

A defining characteristic of the American Cup that distinguishes it from a normal knockout tournament is its double elimination format,… Read More »

The pressure is increasing at the American Cup as the rounds progress, and the players are handling this very impressively. In the champion’s bracket… Read More »

As the American Cup progresses, it is becoming clear who is in their best form. The semifinals of the champion's bracket saw GMs Hikaru Nakamura and… Read More »

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A new exhibit at… Read More »

It is quite impressive how the US Amateur East Team manages over 300 teams every year, but until Heisenberg gets dethroned, the US Amateur Team North… Read More »

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Jeff DiOrio with… Read More »

Lively chitter-chatter filled the vast playing hall as over 1300 chess players headed to their boards. Left and right, teams huddled around the… Read More »

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Alex Edward Dunne was born January 3, 1942, in… Read More »