Krush Slips, Lenderman Falls; U.S. Championships Knotted on Top
GM Varuzhan Akobian jumped into a tie for first place after his round 6 win at the U.S. Championship. Image Credit: Lennart Ootes. By Brian Jerauld SAINT LOUIS (May 14, 2014) — Now the fists are flying – though nobody is coming out of the pile. Despite a slow, draw-filled start, the U.S. Championship heated […]
Irina Krushing; New Winners Shuffle Standings in U.S. Champ Race
GM Irina Krush is in clear first at the U.S. Women’s Championship, leading by a half point through four rounds. Image Credit: Lennart Ootes By Brian Jerauld SAINT LOUIS (May 13, 2014) — While the U.S. chess king questioned who might bear his crown next, America’s queen began resizing hers. Four-time champion Gata Kamsky walked […]
Kamsky Wins, Lenderman Still Leads at U.S. Championship
The reigning U.S. Champion, GM Gata Kamsky, scored his first victory in round 4. Image Credit Lennart Ootes. By Brian Jerauld Did someone just wake a sleeping bear? Four-time U.S. Champion Gata Kamsky, seemingly idle with three ho-hum draws through the first three rounds, suddenly sprang to life on Sunday afternoon and made his mother […]
Lenderman Leads U.S. Champs; Krush, Zatonskih Tied Atop U.S. Women’s
GM Aleksandr Lenderman finds himself atop the leaderboard after three rounds at the U.S. Championship. Image Credit: Lennart Ootes. By Brian Jerauld SAINT LOUIS (May 11, 2014) — Full-point victories: A dime a dozen for the ladies; but hard to come by for the men. After ten draws and only two wins since the tournament’s […]
Fischer Prize Extended to U.S. Women’s; Krush, Foisor Remain Perfect
Irina Krush and Sabina Foisor each remained perfect after two rounds of play to lead the field. Image Credits: Lennart Ootes. By Brian Jerauld SAINT LOUIS (May 9, 2014) — In the 1964 U.S. Chess Championship, a 20-year-old Bobby Fischer rolled over the nation in jaw-dropping fashion, showcasing his dominance over the field with a […]
Eswaran Steals the Show in Round 1 of U.S. Champs
13-year-old Ashritha Eswaran stole the show in round 1 with her victory over Viktorija Ni. Image Credit: Lennart Ootes. By Brian Jerauld SAINT LOUIS (May 9, 2014) — Lights! Camera! Quick-draw?? Eyes rolled on the first day of the 2014 U.S. Championship when the marquee matchup — a fireworks-filled kickoff between top-seeds Timur Gareev and […]
Hall of Famers Inducted; Pairings Set at U.S. Champs Opening
GM Irina Krush, the reigning U.S. Women’s Champion, is interviewed by a local news crew. By Brian Jerauld Grandmasters Gata Kamsky and Irina Krush: Please return your crowns. Time expired on both champions’ reign over the nation Wednesday night in St. Louis, with the opening ceremonies of the 2014 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship […]
Saint Louis Named Chess Capital; Top Players Gather
A resolution recognizing Saint Louis as the “National Chess Capital” was introduced on the floor of the Senate in April. SAINT LOUIS, May 6, 2014 – On the eve of hosting the most prestigious chess tournaments in the nation, St. Louis received national recognition from the United States Senate, which passed an official resolution late […]
Field, Commentators Set for 2014 U.S. Championships
WGM Jennifer Shahade and GM Yasser Seirawan will join GM Maurice Ashley (not pictured) to provide live commentary for the 2014 U.S. Championships. SAINT LOUIS, April 14, 2014 — Next month, the top chess players in the country will meet in Saint Louis to compete for the tile of U.S. Champion and U.S. Women’s Champion. […]
Saint Louis to host 2014 U.S. Championships
GM Gata Kamsky and GM Irina Krush each will look to defend his and her respective titles at the 2014 U.S. Championships in Saint Louis. Note: The Closing Ceremony of the U.S. Championships is May 20. The initial draft of this press release listed May 21 as the final day. The U.S. Junior Championship will […]