Americans in Moscow
By Jennifer Shahade   
February 5, 2008
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Photo Gerald Morton
GM Gregory Kaidanov and IMs Josh Friedel, David Pruess and Irina Krush are playing in the Moscow Open (February 2-10.) In the "A" group, over 80 GMs are participating. There is also a strong women's section with a $6,000+ first prize, in which Krush has 2.5/3. After three rounds in the Open, Kaidanov has 2.5/3, while Josh and David have 2/3 each. The total prize fund is over $200,000. Here are two games from our players so far:

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