Nakamura Bests Aronian, Carlsen Tops Kamsky at Sinquefield Cup
GM Hikaru Nakamura took advantage of a late blunder by World No. 2 GM Levon Aronian to defend his home turf in the first round of the 2013 Sinquefield Cup. By Brian Jerauld Games Annotated by GM Ronen Har-Zvi and GM Varuzhan Akobian SAINT LOUIS, September 9, 2013 — Welcome to the Sinquefield Cup. Please […]
Opening Festivities Kick Off Sinquefield Cup
GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Levon Aronian, Lindenwood University student George Krasnapolskiy GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Gata Kamsky pose during the autograph signing on September 8. By Brian Jerauld SAINT LOUIS – After a celebration weekend that began with the drawing of lots and finished with the drawing of crowds, the strongest chess tournament in […]
Sinquefield Cup Contenders: Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen has transcended chess superstardom to become a world icon. He will challenge Viswanathan Anand for the World Championship title in November. By Brian Jerauld Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is perhaps the most recognizable chess figure on the earth today. With a FIDE rating of 2862, he is the current No. 1 in the […]
Sinquefield Cup Contenders: Hikaru Nakamura
Hikaru Nakamura’s playing style is brilliant and attacking, making him one of the most exciting players on the planet. By Brian Jerauld Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura is the United States’ No. 1 chess player and the leading hopeful to bring America its first World Championship since Bobby Fischer. Born in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, the 25-year-old […]
Sinquefield Cup Contenders: Levon Aronian
Grandmaster Levon Aronian of Armenia is currently ranked No. 2 in the world and holds a plus score agaisnt both of the U.S. competitors, Hikaru Nakamura and Gata Kamsky. By Brian Jerauld Grandmaster Levon Aronian is the pride of chess-strong Armenia, having been declared Sportsman of the Year twice, Honored Master of Sport in 2009 […]
Sinquefield Cup offers unparalleled spectator experience
Will feature 3 GM commentary teams and free autograph session with players Maurice Ashley interviews Gata Kamsky after Kamsky won the 2013 U.S. Championship. Ashley will join Jennifer Shahade and Yasser Seirawan once again for live commentary of the 2013 Sinquefield Cup. SAINT LOUIS (August 12, 2013) — The 2013 Sinquefield Cup will offer live […]
Field Set for 2013 U.S. Junior Closed Championship
IM Daniel Naroditsky will be the highest-rated player in the field at the 2013 U.S. Junior Closed Championship. SAINT LOUIS (May 30, 2013) — The 10-player field has been set for the 2013 U.S. Junior Closed Championship, scheduled to be held at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL) June 13-23. The […]
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 […]