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2012 U.S. Championships scheduled in Saint Louis

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SAINT LOUIS, October 13, 2011 -- GM Gata Kamsky and IM Anna Zatonskih will look to defend their respective crowns next May in Saint Louis.

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Tourney Recap: The 2-on-2 Team Championship

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By Mike Kummer

The 2-on-2 Team Championship featured 18 teams, and couple of college students upset a few of the favorites to claim the title.

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Fall Scholastic Programming Shatters Records

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By Alex Vergilesov

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Beginner's Tournament Recap

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Arch Bishops Sting Scorpions

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The fourth round of the U.S. Chess League was pivotal for both teams, since the Scorpions were 1-2 and the Arch Bishops a paltry 0-3! But we were able to get on the scoreboard with a real team effort.

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Kings win chess960, Queens win rapid on last day of K v Q

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By Aviv Friedman

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Kings clinch with a day to spare

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By Aviv Friedman

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Kings steamroll Queens to widen gap

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By Aviv Friedman 

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Queens hold ground on day 2

 

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Kings storm Queens on day 1

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By Aviv Friedman

As expected, the first day of the Kings vs. Queens tournament produced the fireworks everyone had hoped for! Taking into consideration the fast pace of both formats (rapid and chess960), the games were exciting, uncompromising and thankfully for the spectators, not free of mistakes and heartbreakers.

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