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By Kostya Kavutskiy
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November 18, 2011 |
 The US Chess League final between the Chicago Blaze and the New York Knights is set for Nov. 20th. UPDATE 11/20: The Knights capture the USCL title. Full story coming soon!
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By CLO
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November 17, 2011 |
 Players from all over the country are arriving for the National K-12 Championships in Dallas, Texas (Nov 18-20). The Main event is split into thirteen sections by grade while side events include bughouse, blitz and a parents and friends tournament.
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By Alex Betaneli & Tommy Ulrich
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November 17, 2011 |
 Alex Betaneli profiles Awonder Liang, a Wisconsin representative in the World Youth Champs in Brazil. Another talented youth from WI, Tommy Ulrich annotates his game against Liang in the recent Wisconsin Junior Champs.
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By Andi Rosen
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November 16, 2011 |
 Andi Rosen, the mother of World Youth participant Eric Rosen, writes about the journey to Caldas Novas, Brazil for the 2011 World Youth. Over 40 talented players will be representing the US!
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By Ankit Gupta
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November 16, 2011 |
 IM Zhanibek Amanov & FM Harutyan Akopyan tied for first at the 12th FIDE Metropolitan Invitational in Los Angeles, scoring 6.5/9 each. Akopyan also earned an IM norm.
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By Robert Rizzo
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November 16, 2011 |
John Ballow has earned the IM title--his certificate and medal will be issued at the 2012 (ICCF) Congress. Read details on how he did it and play through three games by Ballow.
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By CLO
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November 16, 2011 |
 The Tal Memorial runs from November 16-25 in Moscow, Russia. Participants include GMs Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, World Champ Viswanathan Anand, Levon Aronian and Vladimir Kramnik.
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By Ruth Haring
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November 16, 2011 |
 USCF President Ruth Haring reports on the state of the USCF, membership trends, and events she has attended on behalf of the USCF from the World Chess Hall of Fame opening in Saint Louis to the 82nd FIDE Congress in Poland.
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By Walter Brown
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November 15, 2011 |
FIDE has made changes to the requirements for International
Organizers, which require urgent attention. New regulations are
stricter, and go into effect after the 82nd FIDE Congress in Krakow, Poland
from Oct. 15-22. Updated Nov.15
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By Kostya Kavutskiy
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November 14, 2011 |
Kostya Kavutskiy wraps up US Chess League quarterfinals. Semifinals begin at 7 PM on Monday with the Chicago Blaze facing the L.A Vibe and the New York Knights taking on the Manhattan Applesauce. Also listen to a Chicago Public radio interview with Blaze manager Sevan Muradian.
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By Steve Immitt
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November 14, 2011 |
 GM Gregory Kaidanov took clear first at the 20th annual King's Island Open with a perfect 5-0 score and a 2869 performance rating. See Kaidanov's win over GM Ivanov and more details on the event, held over Veteran's Day weekend Nov 11-13.
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By CLO
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November 14, 2011 |
 The Women's World Championship between Hou Yifan and Humpy Koneru begins today on Nov. 14 in Tirana, Albania. Hou Yifan is the reigning World Champion, while Koneru is the #2 rated woman in the World.
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By Jennifer Skidmore
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November 10, 2011 |
 The Michigan International Chess Festival attracted 8 GMs, including Yury Shulman (pictured) and the clear winner Atanas Kolev. See full story, pictures and annotated games by GM Shankland and IM Hartman.
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By CLO
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November 9, 2011 |
 Brooklyn Castle (Formerly Chess Movie) is nearing completion. See the trailer, the official website, the CLO interview from last year with director Katie Dellamaggiore and the kickstarter page.
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By IM John Donaldson
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November 8, 2011 |
 The Frank P. Samford. Jr. Chess Fellowship is pleased to announce its twenty sixth consecutive annual award. This year's award is valued at $42,000 annually. Completed applications for the 2012 Fellowship must be received no later than February 15, 2012. (extended)
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By Kostya Kavutskiy
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November 7, 2011 |
Kostya Kavutskiy wraps up week ten of the US Chess League regular season. Quarterfinals kick off tonight, with Western Division champs Chicago Blaze facing the Dallas Destiny and the San Fran Mechanics playing the L.A. Vibe.
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