Silver for Tanuj and Samritha!
In the World Youth Championship, two of our youngest competitors, Tanuj Vasudeva and Samritha Palakollu scored impressive 8.5/11 scores. Both were on the top boards all event and earned silver medals due to superior tiebreaks!
Americans in the World Cup: Two Advance, Three Go To Tiebreak
In round 1 of the World Cup defending champion Gata Kamsky and GM Alexander Onischuk advance to round 2. GMs Shulman, Akobian and Shabalov both tied their matches, and will contest playoffs tomorrow
Norm Hunting in Texas Begins
The University of Texas at Dallas GM and IM Invitational (November 21-29) tournaments have begun. The top group features GMs Kachieshvili, Ramirez, Simutowe, Izoria and six IMs hunting for GM norms.
National Youth Action in Full Swing
The National Youth Action is in full swing in Oakbrook, Illinos from November 20 to 22. See the official website for tournament details, pairings and results.
USA Scores 4.5/10 in World Cup Game 1
The ten US players at the World Cup scored 4.5/10 in round 1, game 1 with three draws and three wins. Winners were GM Varuzhan Akobian, GM Alexander Shabalov and defending champ Gata Kamsky.
Two Rounds to Go in the World Youth!
With two rounds to go in the World Youth Championship, Samritha Palakollu is in clear first in the Girls Under 8. Tanuj Vasudeva lost in the Under 8 Open while Jarod Pamatmat drew, keeping him tied for first in the Under 12 ...
GM Josh Friedel on the World Cup: A Long Road to Siberia
GM Josh Friedel writes about preparing for the World Cup in an idyllic village in Switzerland, his complicated journey to Khanty-Mansiysk and his thoughts on his first round opponent, Wang Hao.
A Parent's Perspective on King's Island
Mark Schein, popular chess parent and co-founder of the Schein-Friedman Award, weighs in from the King's Island Open. Mark played in the Under 1300 section and his son Aaron played in the Under 1900.
Video From the King's Island Open
Videos from the King's Island Open in Ohio (Nov. 13-15) in which four players tied for first include interviews with GM Finegold, WIM Iryna Zenyuk and an extended clip with GM Arthur Bisguier.
15 spots up for grabs at 2010 U.S. Chess Championship
The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will host the 2010 U.S. Chess Championship, which will feature 24 of the best players in the country. Nine of the 24 spots have already been filled, which leaves 15 invitations still to be ...
USCF Affairs Update
Check out the November USCF Affairs column for important and updated information on a special election for two USCF Executive board member seats.
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