By David Lovejoy with material by GM Ian Rogers
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February 26, 2014 |
David Lovejoy remembers American US Chess Champion John Grefe's (1947-2013) tour of Australia in 1975, and explores the relationship between chess and meditation.
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By Betsy Dynako
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February 25, 2014 |
The Illini Samwich team, consisting of Sam Schmakel, Eric Rosen, Michael Auger and Shreya Mangalam, took first place at the US Amateur Team North, held in Schaumburg, Illinois from February 21-23.
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By Onischuk & Chandra
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February 23, 2014 |
 GM Aleksandr Onischuk annotates a game from the US Amateur Team while young stars Akshat Chandra of "Quest to GM" offers thoughts on a key battle as well vs. the victorious Princeton squad.
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By Frank Johnson
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February 21, 2014 |
Russians Never Retreat, led by Daniel Gurevich took top honors on tiebreak over Gator Chess at the US Amateur Team South, held this year in Georgia for the first time.
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By Ted Castro and Luke Harmon-Vellotti
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February 21, 2014 |
US Amateur Team West back to back champions "Nor Cal House of Chess" captain Ted Castro talks team strategy while Luke Harmon-Vellotti of UCLA annotates an exciting battle vs. Cameron Wheeler.
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By US Chess Scoop
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February 20, 2014 |
The US Scoop from the US Amateur Team Champs in Parsippany features new Executive director Jean Hoffman, SM Joshua Colas and CLO contributor Matan Priletensky.
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By Al Lawrence
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February 19, 2014 |
For the second year in a row, “Princeton A” won the World
Amateur Team Chess Championship. Al Lawrence reports on Kasparov's visit and some of the fun surrounding the popular team event.
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By Betsy Dynako
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February 18, 2014 |
A week before the US Amateur Team North heads to Illinois, Betsy Dynako covers the Illinois High School State Team Chess Championships, which featured nearly 140 teams.
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By Alex Dunne
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February 18, 2014 |
Alex Dunne's February Check is in the Mail column features a game by Stephen McGregor, the the 2010 Electronic Knights Champ. Also find games by Paul Boymel and Barry Endsley (pictured).
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By Al Lawrence
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February 16, 2014 |
Despite a snowstorm that snarled travel from the Deep South to New England, 278 chess teams trekked to the Parsippany Hilton in New Jersey. Midway through, Al Lawrence highlights key players and guests.
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By Hank Anzis
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February 14, 2014 |
14 expert and higher players, including World Under 10 Champion Awonder Liang, braved poor weather conditions for the first tournament of its kind, a strong three-round open in Marshalltown, Iowa.
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By Matthew Michaelides
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February 12, 2014 |
Tournament host Columbia University won the 4th annual Inter-Ivy League Chess Tournament. Matthew Michaelides of the Columbia Chess Club writes about key moments.
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By GM Irina Krush
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February 11, 2014 |
GM Irina Krush writes about the Gibraltar Chess Festival, champion Cheparinov, American contenders and monkeys. She also weighs in on her experience of commentating, and how it differs from playing.
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By IM Greg Shahade
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February 9, 2014 |
IM Greg Shahade talks about his observations from organizers 23 sessions of the US Chess School and the one key thing that he notices in many of the most talented young students.
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By GM Ian Rogers
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February 6, 2014 |
GM Ian Rogers presents "Nakamura vs. Carlsen", the Musical, based on their thrilling contest in Zurich, Switzerland.
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By Kostya Kavutskiy
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February 4, 2014 |
Kostya Kavutskiy writes about his journey from Los Angeles to Saint Louis to attend Lindenwood University, where his is both earning his MBA and pursuing his chess development.
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