Kamsky Wins Playoff to Secure 4th U.S. Championship
GM Maurice Ashley talks to GM Gata Kamsky shortly after Kamsky secured his fourth U.S. Chmpionship title. By FM Mike Klein The 2013 U.S. Championship went extra innings today in a gripping tiebreak final. After splitting a pair of rapid games, GM Gata Kamsky won $30,000 and his fourth title in an Armageddon game against […]
Krush Crowned; Playoffs Await Kamsky, Ramirez
IM Irina Krush put on a dominating performance (8/9) to earn her fifth U.S. Women’s Championship title. By FM Mike Klein After three unsuccessful attempts, IM Irina Krush finally defended her U.S. Women’s Championship title today. Her draw with WGM Camilla Baginskaite made her score 8/9 and put the tournament out of reach for IM […]
Krush Cruises, Kamsky Holds at U.S. Championships
GM Conrad Holt, the surprise of the tourney, has a shot at the title in the final round. By FM Mike Klein SAINT LOUIS (May 12, 2013) — In a day in which both leaders could have at least guaranteed themselves a spot in a first-place tiebreak, only one built a safety net. Round eight […]
Ramirez Joins Chase, Abrahamyan Inches Closer
GM Alejandro Ramirez has pulled into a two-way tie for second place with GM Alex Onischuk. Both players are just a half point behind tourney leader GM Gata Kamsky. By FM Mike Klein SAINT LOUIS (May10, 2013) — A pair of largely uneventful draws by the two leaders protected their respective leads, but a host […]
Krush Pulls Away, Kamsky Draws at U.S. Championships
GM Joel Benjamin is in fine form, sporting a 2807 performance rating with a score of 3.5/5, just a point behind tourney leader GM Gata Kamsky. By FM Mike Klein The push and pull of the 2013 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship continued yesterday in round five, but this time the men pulled closer […]
Kaidanov Inducted into U.S. Chess Hall of Fame
GM Gregory Kaidanov will be inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame on May 2. April 16, 2013 (Saint Louis, MO) – U.S. Championship veteran GM Gregory Kaidanov will be inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame at a ceremony scheduled on May 2. The induction will coincide with the opening ceremony of […]
2013 U.S. Championships Celebrate 5 Years in Saint Louis
GMs Alex Onischuk and Gata Kamsky will be top contenders for the 2013 U.S. Championship title. SAINT LOUIS, April 11, 2013 — The fields are set for both the 2013 U.S. Championship and 2013 U.S. Women’s Championship, scheduled to be held simultaneously May 2 through May 13 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of […]
Dates, Format Set for 2013 U.S. Championships in Saint Louis
2012 U.S. Women’s Champion Irina Krush and 2012 U.S. Champion Hikaru Nakamura pose after their respective victories last year. SAINT LOUIS, January 22, 2013 — 2013 will mark five years of checkmates and championships in Saint Louis. The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) will host the 2013 U.S. Championship and 2013 […]