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SPICE Cup: Round-by-Round

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The Final Day 

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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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