In This Issue...

National News: 2005 US Open Update.
Chess Merchandise Clearance Sale. (Read More)

World News: Retired Kasparov Still Leads FIDE Rating List.
Dortmund Set to Start Friday. (Read More)

Chess In the Media: Chess Stories Across the USA and Around the World
Major leaguer Lidge pitches chess to teammates.
Young masters learn moves from father.
Coffeehouse Chess: Chess lovers meet twice a week at local restaurant. (Read More)

All contributions, questions, letters, comments and concerns should be addressed to newsletter@uschess.org. Chess Review Online is published weekly by the United States Chess Federation, PO Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557