The U.S. Amateur Team West in Tucson, Arizona (May 22-25) attracted 192
players including 13 experts in the Championship section. Eric Qi and Joseph Kruml tied for first with 5/6 with Kruml taking 1st on tiebreak.
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GM Joel Benjamin gives us a round by round account of the 2009 U.S. Chess Championship from a wild win over Krush to tough losses to Akobian and Kamsky. He also touches on sleepless mornings and his plans for 2010.
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The 66th Annual U.S. Amateur Championship East Tournament, held in Somerset, New Jersey drew 220 players up 50 from 2008. Sandi Hutama won the Championship section. See winners and photos in full story.
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