Watch the post-game interview with our new US Women's chess champion IM Irina Krush and an episode of Chesstv.eu, which kicks off with a piece on the US Chess Champs. Also find a link to an interesting article by Daaim Shabazz on Hikaru Nakamura.
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Gabriel Sargissian wisely decided to play the Chicago Open after seconding GM Akobian at the US Chess Champs. He took clear first with 7/9. Daniel Ludwig & Kayden Troff earned norms.
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The World Championship title hangs on a series of rapid games after Viswanathan Anand and challenger Boris Gelfand finished tied at 6-6. The match begins on Wednesday at 4 AM EST.
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The Chicago Open, held over Memorial Day Weekend, kicked off with 19 GMs including Gabriel Sargissian, Michael Adams, Robert Hess & Varuzhan Akobian. Update: Sargissian wins clear first with 7/9.
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