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By Todd Andrews
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June 29, 2008 |
 FM Todd Andrews reports after five rounds of the Philadelphia International (June 26-30.) More than a dozen strong Indian players are participating, including 15-year-old Indian Parimarjan Negi, who leads with 5/5.
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By GM Joel Benjamin
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June 28, 2008 |
 Why isn't the Caro-Kann more popular? GM Joel offers several reasons why the Caro lags behind other major responses to 1.e4. Send your own inquiries for Joel to askgmjoel@uschess.org.
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By Gary Kevin Ware
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June 26, 2008 |
 Gary Kevin Ware presents twenty chess problems in shapes such as cats, Christmas trees and hearts. The unpublished Loyd problem to the left, "Arrow" is a mate in two.
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By J.Shahade/E.Vicary
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June 26, 2008 |
 At the Marshall International, GM Paragua defeated GM Ramirez in the tiebreak playoff. Meanwhile, Liu and Molner scored IM norms! Check out games and a special quiz by E. Vicary.
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By USCF
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June 25, 2008 |
 The United States Chess Federation's Executive Board announces a call for bids for the 2009 U.S.
Women's Championship.
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By Sevan Muradian
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June 24, 2008 |
 Florin Felecan was a last minute replacement in the 12th American FIDE Invitational in Chicago, but so far he is leading with 4.5/5.
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By FM Todd Andrews
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June 23, 2008 |
 FM Todd Andrews writes a creative report on chess at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, where he alternated chess moves with Kanye, Metallica and Gogol Bordello.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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June 22, 2008 |
  40 players including 8 GMs and 11 IMs are duking it out at the New York Marshall International (June 21-June 25.) After three rounds, five players lead with 2.5/3.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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June 20, 2008 |
 Conrad Holt won the U.S. Cadet Championship in Lindsborg with 5 out of 6. In the Junior Closed, Tyler Hughes beat Gregory Young in the last round to claim first place on tiebreaks.
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By John Henderson
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June 20, 2008 |
 GM Sergey Kudrin leads the World Chess Live/United States Chess Federation 2008 Grand Prix. Alan Kain won the second monthly online competition. Read full story for details on how to start playing on WCL today!
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By Joe Fogarty
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June 17, 2008 |
 Erenburg and Mitkov tied for first in the Cleveland Open (June 13-15.) Teenage reporter Joe Fogarty gives a general overview of the new CCA event, and writes about his win in the Under 1800.
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By Abby Marshall
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June 17, 2008 |
 Abby Marshall tied for first and won on tiebreaks in the Springfield Invitational, despite being the lowest rated player. Here she blogs on the round-robin format and analyzes her best games.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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June 15, 2008 |
 Update: Conrad Holt wins Cadet. In the U.S. Junior, Tyler Hughes beat Young in the final round and won on tiebreak. Full story coming soon.
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By Jonathan Hilton
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June 13, 2008 |
 Elliott Liu will appear on TV this Saturday at the U.S. Open-of golf! Tune in on ESPN or NBC during the final pairing at 3 PM PST/6 PM EST. Read the full story for more details by Jonathan Hilton and Elliott Liu.
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By Tom Braunlich
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June 13, 2008 |
 Tom Braunlich interviews Anna Zatonskih on her victory in Tulsa, comparing life in Germany and America and her take on Irina's Open Letter.
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By Andres D. Hortillosa
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June 13, 2008 |
 Jhonel Baniel was the top scorer at the 2008 Armed Forces Interservice Chess Tournament (Arizona, June 9-14) Elena Dulger came clear first and will be the first woman to join the U.S. Armed Forces team that will compete later this year in Belgium.
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