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Greg Shahade: the Second Step to Comeback
By IM Greg Shahade   
October 14, 2011
GregS.jpgIM Greg Shahade covers his second event since his big chess comeback, the Continental Class in Arlington, VA. Despite a solid 6/9 result and rating gain, Greg focuses on his mistakes and challenges.
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Nationals in November: K-12 Heads to Dallas
By CLO   
October 13, 2011
DFWANHH_Hilton_Anatole_home_147x147.jpgThe K-12 National Championships (Dallas, Nov.18-20) will crown individual champions from Kindergarten up to 12th grade. Register before Oct.30 for reduced entry fee and book your room by Nov.2!
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2012 U.S. Champs and U.S. Women's Set for Saint Louis
By Mike Wilmering   
October 13, 2011
img_1686-42-700.jpgThe 2012 US Chess Championship set for Saint Louis, May 7-20 will feature an elite 12-player field and at least $160,000 in prize money. The US Women's to be held simultaneously, will feature ten players.
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Ashley Inspires Budding Chess Coaches Via ChessWorks
By Jamaal Abdul-Alim   
October 13, 2011
Blindfold440.jpgSee details on GM Maurice Ashley's simul at the US Chess Center in Washington DC, which inaugurated ChessWorks, a program to help young people become chess coaches.
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Nakamura Falters in Sight of Finish Line
By Macauley Peterson   
October 11, 2011
MVI_0423_frame_size-crop.jpgMacauley Peterson's onsite report from the Grand Slam Final in Bilbao focuses on our own Nakamura: his third place finish, the gory details of the time forfeit against Paco Vallejo, and his post-tourney plans.
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US Chess League: Week Six Highlights
By Kostya Kavutskiy   
October 11, 2011
USCLmainlogo.jpgKostya Kavutskiy's latest US Chess League wrap up features a sack that took Houdini time to grasp, and the match of the week. He also touches on a controversial ruling in a case of mouseslip resignation. 
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National Chess Day: From Chesscakes in Tucson to Blitz in Virginia
By CLO   
October 10, 2011
learningpassport.jpgAround the country, organizers and chess fans took advantage of special National Chess Day (Oct.8) promotions. See event recaps from Khachiyan winning a Grand Prix in Los Angeles to beginners learning chess over cupcakes in Tucson.
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Nakamura on Modernizing Chess [VIDEO]
By CLO   
October 9, 2011
naka300.jpgNakamura, now in joint second at the Grand Slam Final, talks about popular attempts to make chess more exciting. Produced by Macauley Peterson and courtesy of ICC.
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Happy National Chess Day!
By CLO   
October 7, 2011
USCFFLag (1).jpgHappy National Chess Day! On Oct. 8th, be sure to play a game of chess, watch live games from the Continental Class or share stories with CLO via twitter, facebook or email.
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Fireball Run Stops in Crossville
By Joan DuBois and Alan Kantor   
October 7, 2011
Joan350.jpgSee an illustrated report of the Fireball Run's visit to the USCF headquarters in Crossville, TN on September 29th. The annual fireball run's mission is to help find missing children.
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Gareyev and Sadorra Win U.S. Class
By Franc Guadalupe   
October 6, 2011
gareyev220.jpgGMs Gareyev and Sadorra tied for first at the US Class Championship held October 1-2nd in Houston, Texas. See games and a full list of winners.
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IM Jay Whitehead (1961-2011) Dies
By CLO   
October 5, 2011
RIPJAYW.jpgInternational Master Jay Whitehead died on October 4th, 2011 in San Francisco. Jay was a former US Junior Champion and according to IM Donaldson "a world authority on chess in the 19th century."
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American Chess Academy Hosts 1st Annual Open
By Kostya Kavutskiy and Jerry Yee   
October 5, 2011
IMG_4113.JPGIM Armen Ambartsoumian, founder and Head Coach of the American Chess Academy (ACA), continued his efforts to promote chess this past weekend in Los Angeles with the 1st ACA Annual Open in Glendale, California.
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Mezentsev Shines in Game 30, Game 60 Champs
By Salman Azhar and John Mccumiskey   
October 5, 2011
mezslide.jpgIM Vladimir Mezentsev had a great weekend at the Game 30 and Game 60 Championships in Santa Clara, California. He won clear first at the G/60 and tied with IM Raymond Kaufman in the G/30.
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US Chess League: Week Five Highlights
By Kostya Kavutskiy   
October 3, 2011
USCLmainlogo.jpgThis week's US Chess League highlights include the most exciting, all New York match between the Knights and the Applesauce and the Best Move, from Molner-Becerra.
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Deepak Aaron Makes Time for Charity in Chennai
By CLO   
October 1, 2011
Deepaklead.jpgAfter playing the World Junior Championship in Chennai, India Deepak Aaron carved out time to participate in a special charity simul, scoring 42-0! See details and a gorgeous finish from his toughest game.
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May - Chess Life Online 2011

The Scoop on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Bobby Fischer Against the WorldAlex Battey Earns IM Norm in First Saturday Gareyev Hot in Chicago; Holt Earns GM Norm Get Ready for National Chess Day 2011 World Chess Hall of Fame and HBO Co-Host St. Louis Bobby Fischer Against the World Premiere Chicago Open Photo Gallery Harikrishna & Gelashvili Lead in Chicago Harikrishna on Opening Strong in Chicago Whirlwind Rapid Play Ends International Matches in Saint Louis Chicago Open Spans Memorial Day Weekend Speed Chess Like You've Never Seen Before (Video) Gelfand to Challenge Anand for World Championship! Eagles Partner with ASAP in Thrilling Event for Philly Youth Nakamura Wins Convincingly to Clinch Classical MatchTension Builds in Saint Louis Matches Unusual Chess Problems: Part I Nakamura Evens Score in Saint Louis Ponomariov, Robson Still LeadThe US Chess Scoop with Dr. Frank Brady National Open: A Chess Festival You Don't Want to Miss! Ponomariov, Robson Score Round-One VictoriesEarth vs. Space Match 2011 Launches! Yankovsky and Troff Earn Norms in Reader Memorial World Elite Battle in Saint Louis Kamsky Eliminated in Heart Breaking Playoff Candidates Semifinals Go to Playoff Kamsky-Gelfand Begins With Two Draws Robson Replaces Korchnoi for Match Play in St. LouisWu and Wheeler Among Winners at Elementary NationalsKamsky Defeats Topalov in Match; To Face Gelfand Next 2011 Elementary Nationals Begin in Dallas 2011 Elementary Nationals: A K-1 Preview Kamsky Draws First Blood in Candidates! Summer in Orlando: Details on the US Open, Junior Girls Open, Denker & BarberCandidates Kick Off; All Draws in Round 1 Nicky and Melinda’s Tournament AdventuresThe May Check is in the Mail Greg on Chess: Handicapping the Candidates Rosen Tops High School Nationals Nakamura, Korchnoi Headline Match Play in St. Louis