GM Ray Robson in contention after 10 rounds
A New Opening, A Familiar Result: Round 10 of WJC
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Moves that Matter brings tourney to Grand Manor
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By Mike Wilmering
Karpov Joins Kings vs. Queens Field
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SAINT LOUIS, August 11, 2011 -- Former World Champion Grandmaster Anatoly Karpov will join the Kings team in the upcoming Kings vs. Queens tournament, scheduled to be held in Saint Louis September 9-16.
USCF names Saint Louis "Chess City of the Year"
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SAINT LOUIS, August 8, 2011 – The United States Chess Federation (USCF), the governing body of chess in the U.S., presented the award for “Chess City of the Year,” to Saint Louis Mayor Francis Slay on Saturday, August 6.
Goodbye China, Hello India
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Shanghai to Chennai (7-30-2011)
With the World Team Championship ending, players had to all go their own way (maybe we all like Fleetwood Mac?). Yasser went back home to Amsterdam, Gata went to Moscow then New York, Alex went back to the D.C. area, Var went home to L.A. (he has been away from home for a month!), and Tony “D” Rich went to the U.S. Open in Orlando, FL.
No Medal for U.S. at World Team Champs
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The 2011 World Team Championship has wrapped up, and Americans can be proud; ranked eighth out of ten teams, the U.S. squad tied for fourth place once the dust settled.
Ukraine awaits U.S. in round 8 of WTC
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By Tony Rich
U.S. Team keeps pace in China
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USA beats Egypt
Roller-coaster ride for U.S. at World Team Championship
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By Tony Rich
The U.S. team continues its march in the 2011 World Team Championship. Held in Ningbo, China this year, the World Team brings together some of the best chess-playing countries in four-board matches.
World Team Championship: Days 1-4
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Day One
It’s Chinatown!
