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GM Irina Krush, the reigning U.S. Women’s Champion, is interviewed by a local news crew.
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A resolution recognizing Saint Louis as the “National Chess Capital” was introduced on the floor
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WGM Jennifer Shahade and GM Yasser Seirawan will join GM Maurice Ashley (not pictured) to
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GM Gata Kamsky and GM Irina Krush each will look to defend his and her
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Event sponor Rex Sinquefield and tournament organizer Tony Rich presented GM Magnus Carlsen the trophy
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GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Levon Aronian and GM Magnus Carlsen all have chances at winning
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World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen took over sole posession of first place by besting the
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GM Hikaru Nakamura played World No. 1 GM Magnus Carlsen to an exciting draw in
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With his victory today, GM Hikaru Nakamura moved up to No. 5 in the world
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GM Hikaru Nakamura took advantage of a late blunder by World No. 2 GM Levon