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Nakamura Falls to Ivanchuk in Finals
By CLO   
October 31, 2010
At the finals of the Cap D'Agde rapids, Hikaru Nakamura lost to Vasily Ivanchuk 0.5-1.5. Next up for Nakamura is the Tal Memorial, held from November 4th to 13th in Moscow.
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Kaufman on the World Senior: Midpoint Update
By GM Larry Kaufman   
October 31, 2010
GM Kaufman updates readers on the World Senior Championship in Arco, Italy. Larry has 4/5 while GM Dusan Rajkovic leads with 5/5. Sadly, Flotten Erling (former Norweigian Chess Federation president) died during the event.
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Zierk Golden at World Youth; Silver for Xiong & Troff
By CLO   
October 30, 2010
Steven Zierk takes gold at the World Youth Championship! For this, he earns a Grandmaster norm and the IM title! Jeffrey Xiong took silver in the Under 10 and Kayden Troff also nabbed a silver in the Under 12. Full story by Shaun Smith coming soon.
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Carlsen a Smash Hit in Nanjing
By GM Ian Rogers   
October 29, 2010
GM Ian Rogers gives us an international treat from Nanjing, China where Magnus Carlsen was a hit on the board and with the media. Rogers annotates two crucial games, including Carlsen-Topalov. 
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Medal Prospects Bright as World Youth Approaches Finale
By CLO   
October 29, 2010
With just one round to go at the World Youth in Halkidiki, Greece medal prospects are bright for the American team. Kayden Troff, Steven Zierk and Jeffrey Xiong all top the standings with 8.5/10.
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USCF Affairs: Register to Vote & a Reminder to Delegates
By CLO   
October 29, 2010
See a round-up of important USCF Affairs items, including voting registration procedures, USCF Board Meeting Agenda (Crossville, October 30-31) and a reminder to Delegates.
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World Youth Round 9: Zierk Wins Again; Xiong Wins Gamechanger
By CLO   
October 28, 2010
At the World Youth, Steven Zierk won again and now has a performance rating of 2673! Meanwhile, Jeffrey Xiong was the hero of the round, defeating the clear leader, putting himself and other Americans into contention in the Boys Under 10.
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Time for SPICE Cup at Texas Tech
By CLO   
October 28, 2010
The SPICE Cup (October 28-November 7) has begun at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Participants in the "A" group include GMs Zoltan Almasi (Hungary), Alexander Onischuk (USA) and Wesley So (Phillipines).
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Nakamura Nails Hammer in QuarterFinals
By CLO   
October 28, 2010
After dominating the preliminary stage 6.5/7, GM Hikaru Nakamura won 2-0 in his quarterfinals match against Jon Ludvig Hammer in Cap D'Agde, France.
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Khachiyan Atop Western States Open Again
By Randy Hough   
October 27, 2010
GM Khachiyan won the Western States Open in Reno for the second year in a row. The title was decided in an exciting tiebreak over GM Shabalov, who also scored 5/6 in the main event.
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Troff Increases Lead at the World Youth; Zierk Clinches IM Norm
By CLO   
October 27, 2010
At the World Youth Championship (Halkidiki, Greece, Oct. 19-31), Kayden Troff his lead in the Under 12 section with another win. Zierk also impresses he is in clear second and already clinched an IM norm.
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GM Kaufman on the 2010 World Senior: Arrival in Arco
By GM Larry Kaufman   
October 26, 2010
GM Larry Kaufman reports from the scene of the 2010 World Senior Championship in Arco, Italy. Kaufman, the 2008 champ, is ranked #17. Other American participants include Jude Acers, Nicholas Kleszczewski, Duane Catania and Leonid Bondar.
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World Youth Gallery and Update
By CLO   
October 26, 2010
At the World Youth, Kayden Troff and Samuel Sevian have 5.5/6 while Steven Zierk is tied for second in the strong Under 18 section with 5/6. See key games and a gallery of photos by Shaun Smith. Update: Troff is in the clear lead after a round seven win!
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Juniors Excel in National Action Events
By Matan Prilleltensky   
October 25, 2010
Michael Auger repeated his G/30 Championship victory this year in Skokie, Illinois while Adarsh Jayakumar, Tommy Ulrich and Sam Schmakel tied for 1st in the G/60. Matan Prilleltensky reports from the scene.
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GM Robert Hess on Top of the Boardwalk Open
By CLO   
October 25, 2010
GM Robert Hess topped the new CCA event, the Boardwalk Open (October 22-24) in Asbury Park, NJ with 4.5/5. Hess took home $1428 for his efforts. Robert's crucial win was over GM Aleksandr Lenderman in round four.
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Larry Larkins: 2010 US Armed Forces Champion
By Lt Col Douglas Taffinder   
October 25, 2010
Lieutenant colonel Douglas Taffinder writes about Larry Larkins' win at the US Armed Forces Championship. The event coincided with National Chess Day- see a framed copy of the day's resolution.
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