Archive for US Ch
Monday, May 18, 2009 17:53
Hikaru Nakamura (21) won the the 2009 U.S. Chess Championship on Sunday after beating Josh Friedel in the final round. Nakamura's undefeated 7/9 secured the first prize of $40,000 ($35,000, plus a $5,000 outright winner's bonus).
The 2009 U.S. Chess Championship took place May 7-17 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. It was a...
Friday, May 15, 2009 18:37
We've been pretty positive about the US Championship so far, and especially referring to the great stuff the media team is publishing on the official website every day. We've got just one more thing to add: the chess itself isn't bad either, with 11 out of 12 decisive games in round 7!
The 2009 U.S. Chess Championship takes place May 7-17 at the...
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 16:39
It was the game everyone was waiting for, and despite its peaceful finish, Nakamura and Kamsky didn't disappoint the fans. In the fifth round of the US Championship the two top-seeds drew against each other, allowing Shulman and Akobian to take the shared lead.
The 2009 U.S. Chess Championship takes place May 7-17 at the Chess Club and Scholastic...
Monday, May 11, 2009 19:33
Among the 2009 U.S. Championship's 24 participants are the top dozen of the country, but event that is not enough to call it a top-notch event. The venue, prize fund and coverage comes close to what we, FIDE, ACP, GMs and fans, can normally only dream about. This is how chess should be.
The 2009 U.S. Chess Championship takes place May 7-17th at...
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 17:40
With the FIDE Grand Prix in Nalchik less than a week behind us, it seems to be a pretty quiet period for top chess. However, many very strong events will be held this month: the President's Cup (Azerbaijan vs Rest of the World, with Anand and Kramnik playing!), the US Championship (with both Kamsky and Nakamura!), the 3rd ACP World Rapid Cup and,...
