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Richard Benjamin(2200) swept the competition 5-0 achieving the title of Club Champion.  The Club Championship was a 6 player Round Robin comprised of the winners of each monthly "Knights" tournaments.  Richard Benjamin faced off against the #2 seed Jim Voelker in the first round which turned out to be a pivotal game.  The Master outlasted Voelker in a difficult endgame to give him his only loss of the tourney.

Hi there chess fans! Just a quick note to announce that we have selected the dates for the 2009 U.S. Women's Championship. Mark your calendars for October 2-12, 2009 to see some of the most talented women compete for the title of U.S. Women's Champion! If you haven't visited Saint Louis in early October, prepare to be amazed! The leaves are changing, the weather is nice, and the Central West End is hopping!

Goddesschess Fighting Chess Award Winner:

GM Susan Polgar selected IM Anna Zatonskih as the winner of the 2009
Goddesschess Fighting Chess Award (worth $500), sponsored by
Goddesschess.

Closing Ceremony Photos

Photos by: Betsy Dynako