IM Zhanibek Amanov leads the Metropolitan FIDE Invitational with 4.5/5 and a performance rating of 2691 FIDE. The tournament will conclude the weekend of Nov 20-21.
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Kostya Kavutskiy of the LA Vibe writes about the US Chess League Semifinals. Watch the final showdown between the New England Nor'easters and the Miami Sharks Saturday at 4 PM EST on the Internet Chess Club.
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Larry Parr's obituary of American chess legend GM Larry Evans (1932-2010) covers his life as a player, journalist and author. Parr calls Evans, "arguably the most versatile figure in American
chess history."
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The Tal Memorial concluded with US #1 rated player Hikaru Nakamura just one inaccuracy away from a tie for first in the elite competition. Macauley Peterson reports from Moscow.
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