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Chess in Central Park
By Jennifer Shahade   
September 29, 2009
Central Park has been filled with chess lately. On Sept. 20, GM Robert Hess gave a speech & simul. On Sept.26, the park and Chess-in-the-Schools hosted the spectacular Chess-In-The-Parks G/10, which greeted over 600 players!
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GM Joel on the From's Gambit
By GM Joel Benjamin   
September 28, 2009
GM Joel Benjamin answers a reader's question about a line in the From's Gambit against the Bird Opening, 1.f4 e5. Ask Joel a question of your own at askgmjoel@uschess.org.
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North American Youth Squad Announced
By Abed Munoz   
September 27, 2009
An 11-player squad will be representing the U.S. in the North American Youth Championship 2009, in Mazatlan, Mexico - October 1-5. See our lineup.
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Titles for Rensch and Finegold
By Jennifer Shahade   
September 27, 2009
While Finegold earned his final GM norm in round 8 of the SPICE Cup at Texas Tech, Daniel Rensch followed suit, earning his final IM norm, in round nine. The B "group" saw a 3-way tie for 1st between Perelshteyn, Bhat and Finegold.
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Finegold Earns Final GM Norm; Ray Races for His!
By Jennifer Shahade   
September 26, 2009
Ben Finegold earned his final GM norm at the SPICE Cup at Texas Tech! Ray Robson needs a last round win for his GM title. He'll face Daniel Rensch, who needs a draw for HIS IM title.
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Lifestyles of a U.S. Champion
By Jennifer Shahade/Eddie Chang   
September 24, 2009
In addition to training for elite GM events, our US Champ also enjoys life--check out photos of Hikaru Nakamura at a recent UW game, and a video of him in a wing eating contest which proves his speed is not limited to chess.  
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Kasparov Wins Valencia Blitz 6-2
September 24, 2009
Garry Kasparov won 6-2 in the blitz portion of his Valencia, Spain match against Anatoly Karpov. Kasparov also won the rapids 3-1. 
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Finegold on Fire at SPICE Cup
By Jennifer Shahade   
September 24, 2009
IM Ben Finegold is on fire in the "B" group of the SPICE Cup at Texas Tech University and closing in on his final GM norm. Leading the "A" group are teenaged GM visitors, John Ludwig Hammer, Yury Kuzubov and Dmitry Andreikin.
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U.S. Chess Scoop #8
By Jennifer Shahade   
September 23, 2009
The 8th episode of the U.S. Chess Scoop features women in chess! Watch an interview with Alisa Melekhina, highlights from the 1st Women's Open and a preview of the 2009 U.S. Women's Championship coming soon to Saint Louis. 
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Kasparov Wins Valencia Rapids 3-1
By Jennifer Shahade   
September 23, 2009
After a dismal 0-2 in his Valencia match against Kasparov, Karpov fought back against the Grunfeld to score a victory, but lost the final game to give Kasparov the 3-1 match victory.
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Kasparov dominates the first day in Valencia
By Jennifer Shahade   
September 22, 2009
In the first day of the Kasparov-Karpov battle in Valencia, Spain, Kasparov dominated winning both games in fewer than 30 moves. Update: On 9/23 the two traded wins, so Kasparov wins 3-1.
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Castling Long Around the World
By FM Mike Klein   
September 21, 2009
FM Mike Klein's round-the-world photo essay includes chess highlights from his trip to 25 countries, including his insight into German training methods, chess in Hungarian baths, blitz in Belgrade and spotting Chess Life Magazine in Malaysia.
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Kasparov-Karpov To Battle in Valencia
By Jennifer Shahade   
September 20, 2009
The Kasparov-Karpov rapid and blitz matches will go down in Valencia, Spain from September 22-25 (Sept. 21 is a simul day). Check out the official website for game links and press reports.
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SPICE Cup Begins at Texas Tech
By none   
September 20, 2009
The Spice Cup (September 19-29, Lubbock, TX) has begun at Texas Tech University. Watch American stars such as Bhat, Finegold and Robson battle it out live on Monroi.
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World Cup Update: Nakamura Passes, Friedel in
By Jennifer Shahade   
September 19, 2009
FIDE announced an updated list of World Cup participants: In addition to Kamsky, Hess, Onischuk, Shulman, Akobian, Shabalov, Ehlvest, Ivanov and Robson, GM Josh Friedel will play, replacing Nakamura, who declined his spot.
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Jennifer on Playing By Trust
By Jennifer Shahade   
September 18, 2009
Jennifer Shahade writes about the Marcel Duchamp: The Art of Chess show at the Francis Naumann gallery in NYC, where Jennifer played against GM Alburt on Yoko Ono's all white chess-set, "Play it By Trust." Hulachess was also installed in the collection of contemporary art that accompanied the show. 
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