US Chess Titles Approved in Astana

The following US Chess members had their titles approved at FIDE’s 1st Quarter Presidential Board Meeting 2019.  This PB meeting was held March 4-6, alongside the recently concluded World Team Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. GM – Nicolas Checa (New York) GM – Michael W Brown (Utah) – pending 60 day waiting period IM – Justin Wang (Texas) IM – Andrew Hong (California) IM – Christopher Yoo (California) Congratulations to these players! Other decisions taken by FIDE’s Presidential Board can be found on the FIDE website.