World Team Update: US Splits With Armenia, Crushes Egypt
By CLO   
July 19, 2011
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Yasser Seirawan faces Essam El Gindy in round three of the World Team Championship, Photo Tony Rich 

After a tough round one loss to Russia, the US World Team Champs squad in Ningbo, China drew in round two to Armenia. Although Onischuk lost on board two, Kamsky won against World #3 Levon Aronian on board one. The other games were drawn to split the match against the strong Armenian team. 

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The US then scored big in round three to defeat Egypt 3.5-0.5. Browse key games below and look for  onsite recaps by Tony Rich as the event progresses.

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Find more details on TWIC, the official website and browse photo galleries on the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis website.