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U.S. Open and Invitational Tournaments Have Begun
The first thing chess players will notice when they arrive at the U.S. Open? This place is huge! The DeVos Place is a lovely convention center in… Read More »
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Check is in the Mail: Once More Unto the Breach!
With a nod to the Bard, we will once again look at games that involve attacks against the king. In response to last month’s column, I was sent our… Read More »
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WGM Tokhirjonova on the 50 International Dortmund Open
Image Image Caption The author doing some deep… Read More »
Mishra
Round Nine: Mishra Joins Lee and Khachiyan as U.S. Champion
As the 2023 U.S. Championships wound down, we had some great games to cap off a great tournament. The players in the Junior and Girls’ junior… Read More »
Guo
Lee and Khachiyan clinch titles, Junior Up for Grabs After Action-Packed Turn
The National Championships held in St. Louis are known for showcasing America’s chess talent, from the veterans in the Senior to the rising youth in… Read More »
Lee and Yip
No One is Safe: Round Seven of the 2023 U.S. Championships
Image Image Caption Alice Lee (L) paced her way… Read More »
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Leaders Gonna Lead in Round Six of 2023 U.S. Championships
Round six of the U.S. Championships saw a mix of crushing attacks and subtle endgames, with the leader(s) in all three sections remaining unchanged… Read More »
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Ju Defends Title In Round Twelve
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Women's World Championship: What Could Have Been In Game 11
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Joel Benjamin, Jonah Klempner, Aidan Benjamin
It's All About the Benjamins (and Klempners)
Editor's note: This story first appeared in the July 2023 issue of Chess Life Magazine. Consider becoming a US Chess member … Read More »
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