Mayor Rahm Emanuel Opens All-Girls Nationals in Chicago
April 27, 2013
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TD Glenn Panner, USCF President Ruth Haring, David Heiser of Renaissance Knights, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and KCF president Michael Khodarkovsky, Photo Betsy Dynako

The 10th annual All-Girls Nationals opened in Chicago with mayor Rahm Emanuel in attendance. A record-breaking 282 girls battle for victory in seven sections. See photos by Betsy Dynako below, follow pairings and standings on the Renaissance Knights homepage, and look for a full report after the tournament. Former World Champ and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov will give a signing on Sunday.

President Ruth Haring told CLO, "USCF thanks Garry Kasparov of the Kasparov Chess Foundation, David & Shiela Heiser of Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, Bank of America for volunteers, Hipsters for Sisters for their donation and the City of Chicago for their hospitality."

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Zoe Smith, Photo Betsy Dynako

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel meets U of Chicago student Darrian Robinson with Michael Khodarkovsky and Elizabeth Spiegel of IS 318 in the background, Photo Betsy Dynako

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Darrian Robinson


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Leah Hart, Photo Betsy Dynako