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US Chess League Game of the Year

Submitted by SonofPearl on Fri May 16, 2008 12:33pm.

Jorge Sammour-Hasbun (pictured) of the Boston Blitz has won an award for the best game of the US Chess League, for his win against IM Davorin Kuljsevic. Here are the judges comments followed by the game: FM Robby Adamson (2nd Place, 19 points): Th... Read more »

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US Championships - Round 3

Submitted by SonofPearl on Fri May 16, 2008 12:05pm.

Leaders Gregory Kaidnanov and Sergey Kudrin drew their game in the 3rd round, allowing several of the closing pack to catch them on 2.5/3. The results in round 3:   White    Black    1  ... Read more »

Kramnik extends lead against Navara

Submitted by SonofPearl on Fri May 16, 2008 11:29am.

In the rapid match between Vladimir Kramnik and David Navara (pictured) for the Cez Chess Trophy, Kramnik extended his lead to 3.5-0.5 by winning the third game and drawing the fourth. There is now a rest day before the remaining 4 games are playe... Read more »

Round 8 at Mtel Masters

Submitted by SonofPearl on Fri May 16, 2008 11:15am.

Topalov wins again to stay in contention The amazing Veselin Topalov (artist's impression pictured!) convincingly won his 8th round game against his countryman and friend, Ivan Cheparinov to close the gap to former runaway leader Vassily Ivanc... Read more »

Venue set for Kamsky v Topalov

Submitted by SonofPearl on Fri May 16, 2008 10:53am.

Lvov, Ukraine to host match After many delays, extended deadlines and negotiations behind the scenes, the date, venue and prize fund for the Gata Kamsky (pictured)  - Veselin Topalov semi-final candidates match has finally been announced. The... Read more »

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