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Carlsen & Karjakin on Top at Medias Kings
By CLO   
June 21, 2011
CarlsenBazna.jpgMagnus Carlsen earned first at the Medias Kings tournament in Romania over Sergey Kajarkin on tiebreak. US GM Hikaru Nakamura lost to Ivanchuk in the final round and finished joint third.
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Hungaski Clear First at New York International
By CLO   
June 21, 2011
hungaskileadNYI.jpgIM Robert Hungaski took clear first and earned a GM norm at the New York International with the awesome score of 8/9. Kassa Korley and Aleks Ostrovskiy earned IM norms. US Chess Scoop video coming soon.
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Gregory Young Still Perfect at US Junior
By CLO   
June 20, 2011
UsJRlogo.jpgGregory Young is on a perfect 4/4 at the 2011 US Junior Championships in Saint Louis. Monday is a free day, but be sure to watch the remaining games with live commentary at livestream.com/uschess.
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Hungaski in Clear Lead at New York International
By CLO   
June 19, 2011
Hungaskilead.jpgIM Robert Hungaski is in the clear lead at the 2011 New York International (June 17-22) at St. John's University, having defeated two GMs, Kekelidze and Gareyev.
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Slugfest Continues at U.S. Junior Championship
By Ken West   
June 19, 2011
KasparovBenAviv.jpgSee a recap of rounds two and three of the US Junior Championship in Saint Louis including the scoop on Garry Kasparov's surprise visit on Friday afternoon. Gregory Young currently leads with a perfect 3/3.
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New US Grandmaster Shankland Annotates Wins from State Champs
By Salman Azhar & Aditya Kumar, annotations by GM Sam Shankland   
June 19, 2011
shankVegas.jpgSam Shankland officially received the GM title earlier this month. He annotates two wins from the 2011 CalChess State Championship in Fremont, including one over IM Emory Tate.

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New York International Kicks Off
By CLO   
June 18, 2011
Ostrovskiy.jpgThe New York International (June 17-22) began at St. John's University with a big upset: Aleksandr Ostrovskiy defeated GM Harikrishna. See that key game and tournament details and links.
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Secrets of Brooklyn Bughouse Champs, Part II: Attacking
By Kobaljo, Ogunremi, Rivera, Zhang & Vicary   
June 17, 2011
randy350.jpgNational Junior High School Champs of IS 318 are also masters of bug. The second installment of their series covers typical attacking ideas and partner management.
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Fighting Chess in Round One of Junior Championship
By Ken West   
June 17, 2011
UsJRlogo.jpgThe 2011 US Junior Closed Championship is underway. Check out the recap on the event, held at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. Follow it starting at 2 EST on livestream.com/uschess.
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Nakamura Sleeps Soundly at Last in Transylvania
By GM Ian Rogers   
June 16, 2011
CarlsenBazna.jpgGM Ian Rogers reports and analyzes games from the Medias Chess Kings tournament in Romania. Magnus Carlsen currently leads, while our own Hikaru Nakamura is on an even score. Tomorrow, Nakamura will take on Carlsen with White. 
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Denker and Barber Fields Nearly Set
By Dewain Barber   
June 16, 2011
The field of participants in the 2011 Denker Tournament of High School Champions and the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions is nearly set. Both events will be held in Orlando, from July 30 to August 2.
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Greg on Chess: the Trouble with Round-Robins
By IM Greg Shahade   
June 14, 2011
Greg200.jpgIM Greg Shahade writes an editorial on pure round-robin (all play all) formats for major events, which he believes facilitate cheating and reduce chess's chance for mainstream success. He also touches on when he feels a round-robin is OK.
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Akobian and Van Wely Share First in National Open
By Kostya Kavutskiy   
June 13, 2011
VanWely.jpgGM Varuzhan Akobian and GM Loek Van Wely scored 5/6 to share 1st at the National Open in Las Vegas, both taking home $4800. Kostya Kavutskiy reports on a premiere American chess festival.
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Hikaru Strikes Back in Bazna
By CLO   
June 12, 2011
nakar2banza.jpgIn round 2 of the Bazna Kings tournament in Romania, US #1 Hikaru Nakamura defeated Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu in a persistent effort. Check out game, thoughts from Hikaru and onsite video.
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Five Tied for Lead at National Open
By CLO   
June 12, 2011
Robsonslide.jpgWith just two rounds to go at the National Open, five players are tied for the lead with 3.5/4: GMs Varuzhan Akobian, Ray Robson, Sam Shankland, Alejandro Ramirez and IM Dioniso Aldama. All scored important victories today to join the leaders.
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Banawa & Wang Earn Norms at 6th Metropolitan Invitational
By Ankit Gupta   
June 11, 2011
wangslide2.jpgAt the 6th Metropolitan Chess FIDE Invitational in Los Angeles, Joel Banawa and Philip Xiao Wang earned IM norms. This is Banawa's third norm. Meanwhile, IM Zhanibek Amanov won the tournament with 7/9. See full story for annotations by Wang.

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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