Tang & Kats Pick Up Big Norms in Canada
August 23, 2014
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The North American Junior (Under 20) Championship held from July 31-August 4th in Kitcher, Ontario, Canada. The event was a big success for American players. Andrew Tang finished 7.5 out of 9 and won clear first. He earned the IM title and a GM norm. He told CLO that the victory was "totally unexpected," and he was speechless after winning. Here's his upset win over IM Akshat Chandra of "Quest to GM."

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Edward Song finished second with 7 out of 9, good for an IM norm and the FM title. Safal Bora finished third with 6.5 out of 9 and also earned an IM norm and FM title.
 
Alena Kats took first place (on tiebreak) among female players and earned the WIM title and a WGM norm.

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Simone Liao tied for first and earned the WIM title.
 
Find full standings and games
on the official website.