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By Jennifer Shahade
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December 1, 2007 |
 Gata advances to the sweet 16 in the World Cup (Khanty-Mansiysk, Nov.24-Dec.17.) His round four opponent will be Svidler, who defeated Rublevsky in the tiebreak match. Meanwhile, Alexander Onischuk lost to Alexei Shirov, who conducted an inspired attack.
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By FM Robby Adamson
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November 30, 2007 |
 Robby Adamson reports on the thrilling finale of the U.S. Chess League. The Boston Blitz and the Dallas Destiny tied their regular match, so they went to the blitz playoff- it was past 2 AM when Dallas won the USCL title!
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 30, 2007 |
 In Round 3.1 of the World Cup (Khanty-Mansiysk, Nov.24-Dec.17), Gata Kamsky scored a victory against Kiril Georgiev while Alex Onischuk drew Alexei Shirov with the black pieces.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 28, 2007 |
 Daniel Naroditsky wins gold with 9.5/11 in the Boys Under 12 section of the World Youth! Sarah Chiang lost her final game but still earns a silver medal.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 28, 2007 |
 In round 2.2 of the World Cup ( Nov.24-Dec.17, Khanty Mansisyk, Russia), American players Alex Onischuk and Gata Kamsky won their matches 1.5-.5. Meanwhile, Yury Shulman lost to Shirov, who Onischuk will face in round 3. Update: Gata faces Kiril Georgiev, who defeated Kasimdzhanov in the tiebreak.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 27, 2007 |
 Sarah Chiang (Girls Under 10) and Daniel Naroditsky (Boys Under 12) both lead with 8.5/10 at the World Youth (Antalya, Turkey Nov.18-Nov.28.) With just a round to go, both are tied for first with one other player.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 27, 2007 |
 Alex Onischuk and Gata Kamsky scored impressive victories in Round 2.1 of the World Cup while Shulman drew against Shirov in a theoretical line of the Grunfeld.
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By J.Shahade/Chris Bird
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November 26, 2007 |
 After winning five games in a row at the National Chess Congress (Philadelphia, Nov.23-25), GM Darmen Sadvakasov took a draw, to take clear first by a full point.
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By Abby Marshall
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November 26, 2007 |
 WFM Abby Marshall blogs from the World Youth (Antalya, Turkey, November 18-28) This entry includes thoughts on sexism in coaching, the King's Gambit and the beauty of Antalya. Scores after 9 rounds included in this story.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 26, 2007 |
In the World Cup (Nov.24-Dec.17, Siberia), Shulman and Onischuk advanced in today's tiebreak playoffs.
Kaidanov and Akobian were
eliminated. Kamsky, Shulman and Onischuk face off tomorrow against Avrukh, Shirov and Nikolic, respectively.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 25, 2007 |
 In the eighth round of the World Youth, the U.S. team scored 21.5/33. Unfortunately, our highest scorer, Daniel Naroditsky lost his first game of the event. On the bright side, Sarah Chiang is in first place in the Girls Under 10 with 7/8.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 25, 2007 |
In the World Cup, four Americans were eliminated in game two of round one. Four more move on to the tiebreaks tommorow. Gata Kamsky, won against Ahmed Adly 1.5-.5 and will have a free day to prepare for Round two.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 24, 2007 |
 At the National Chess Congress (Nov.24-26, Philadelphia), GM Darmen Sadvakasov (2593) leads with 4/4 in the Premier section.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 24, 2007 |
 In the first round of the World Cup (Siberia, Nov 22-Dec.18), the American team scored only 3 out of 9. The tournament is structured as a knockout with two game mini-matches, so tomorrow's play will determine who breaks through to round two.
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By Mr. X
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November 24, 2007 |
 Mr. X, a mystery analyst blogging from the World Youth (Antalya,
Turkey, November 18-28) offers exclusive annotations on six of our
team's games so far including two from Louiza Livschitz in the Girls
Under 16.
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By Jennifer Shahade
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November 24, 2007 |
The U.S. team scored 19.5 out of 33 in round 7 of the World Youth Championship (Antalya, Turkey, Nov.18-22.) Daniel Naroditsky won again, and plays on board one tomorrow against the only other 6.5/7, FM Ulvi Barjarani from Azerbaijan.
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