After five rounds of the strong Chicago Open, GMs Varuzhan Akobian and Evgeny Najer lead with 4.5/5. 16 players trail with 4/5, including GMs Michael Adams and Loek Van Wely.
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Martin
Gardner, one of the world's most eminent popular writers on science and
mathematics, and a longtime chess admirer, died on May 22
at age 95 in Norman, OK. Tom Braunlich gives a personal take.
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The US Championships closing ceremony celebrated Gata Kamsky's victory and featured a big announcement and a Lady Gaga inspired dance party. See a photo gallery of GMs at their most relaxed.
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