Chess Mom Melinda Matthews volunteered last weekend at the High School Nationals and All-Girls Nationals. See her thoughts on Columbus, scheduling and her son's game against Abby Marshall.
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The long awaited match between Viswanathan Anand and Veselin Topalov begins in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on Saturday. See GM Ian Rogers' wrap-up on where to watch and read commentary.
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Erik Santarius won the Hales Corners Challenge, held on April 17 with 3.5/4. Rachel Ulrich (to the left) scored 3/4 in the reserve and won prizes from goddesschess and the North American chess association.
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The field for the 2010 Championship has been finalized with the four wildcard selections: GMs Vinay Bhat, Alexander Stripunsky and IMs Irina Krush and Sam Shankland.
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