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Is there a TD in the house?
Confessions of a Chess Novice &bull Mar 13, 2010
Question about USCF tournament rules... If players disagree on whether they want straight time, or five second delay, does the player playing as black get to decide? Also, is the choice to play with 5 second increment or five second… Full Story »
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USCF Memberships
Chess Banter Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
While perusing my copy of Chess Life I had to chuckle. Full Story »
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Norowitz Lecture Tonight At Marshall CC
Jim West on Chess &bull Mar 2, 2010
USCF senior master Yaacov Norowitz is one of the New York area's most sought after chess coaches. His highly original lectures will make you think about chess in an entirely new way. In his first lecture "Building on Colors and… Full Story »
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Snow Closes Kenilworth Chess Club Tonight
The Kenilworthian &bull Feb 25, 2010
The Kenilworth Chess Club will be closed tonight due to expected snow , and the Garden State League match between the Kenilworth Kramniks vs Hamilton has been rescheduled to March 4th at Kenilworth. The Kenilworth Quads will start March 11th… Full Story »
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Pairings for 2010 SPICE Spring Invitational
Susan Polgar Chess Daily News and Information &bull Feb 25, 2010
The drawing of lots for the 2010 SPICE Spring Invitational was done on the morning of February 24 at 9:30 am at the Texas Tech Student Union Building. Michael Gunn, Assistant Director of Student Organizations, drew the 10 names in front of Dr. Hal Karlsson, student advisor to the Texas Tech Knight Raiders, and assistant tournament director. Here is the order:1. IM Irina Krush (USA) 2492 USCF - 2460 FIDE (GM norm - previous participant of the SPICE Cup)… Full Story »
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SPICE Spring Invitational Drawing of Lots
Susan Polgar Chess Daily News and Information &bull Feb 24, 2010
Michael Gunn, Assistant Director of Student Organizations, drew the 10 names in front of Dr. Hal Karlsson, student advisor to the Texas Tech Knight Raiders, and assistant tournament director.Here is the order:1. IM Irina Krush (USA) 2492 USCF - 2460 FIDE (GM norm - previous participant of the SPICE Cup)2. IM Gergely Antal (HUN) 2557 USCF - 2511 FIDE (2 GM norms) - Texas Tech Student3. IM Davorin Kuljasevic (CRO) 2585 USCF - 2552 FIDE (2… Full Story »
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Re: SPNIfor Girls 2010 Not At TTU
Chess Banter Forum &bull Feb 23, 2010
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the… Full Story »
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Chess Mates Chess Club Opens March 1
The Kenilworthian &bull Feb 23, 2010
The Chess Mates Chess Club , located at 1523 Irving St. in Rahway, N.J. and owned/managed by 2010 Kenilworth Champion Arthur Macaspac, will have its Grand Opening at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 1st. There will be free lessons that… Full Story »
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USATE 2010 Crosstables
The Kenilworthian &bull Feb 23, 2010
Fun and Names at the US Amateur Team East by Jennifer Shahade offers some games and commentary on last week's USATE, including Joe Fang's crucial victory over Kenilworth's Scott Massey in the last round on Board 1. You can also… Full Story »
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Transparency -- USCF Style
Chess Banter Forum &bull Feb 22, 2010
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to… Full Story »
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Westfield Quads 2/21/2010
Jim West on Chess &bull Feb 22, 2010
At yesterday's quads in Westfield , I drew the following game. Round One: Sicilian Defense, Paulsen Variation Peter Radomskyj (USCF 2258) - Jim West (USCF 2200), Westfield NJ 2/21/2010 1.d4 e6 2.e4 c5 3.Nf3 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 5.Bd3 Nf6 6.c4… Full Story »
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Sam's Statement
Chess Banter Forum &bull Feb 21, 2010
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the… Full Story »
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Marshall Chess Club Swiss 2/20/2010
Jim West on Chess &bull Feb 21, 2010
In today's game/30 Swiss at the Marshall Chess Club , my final score was 2-1-2. Round Three: Vienna Game Pieter Bierkens (USCF 2133) - Jim West (USCF 2200), Marshall Chess Club 2/20/2010 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 d6 3.f4 Nf6 4.Nf3 Bg4… Full Story »
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Chess Goals - Progress Report - Feb 2010
Begin Chess &bull Feb 20, 2010
This is my first progress report on the chess goals and resolutions I made back on December 21st. While I havent had the time or inclination to update my blog, I have been active in my training averaging one hour… Full Story »
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SPNIfor Girls 2010 Not At TTU
Chess Banter Forum &bull Feb 19, 2010
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the… Full Story »
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Justus-Josh battle at IS-318!
The Chess Drum &bull Feb 17, 2010
Shaun Smith, Chess-in-Schools (CIS) has organized a training match between two of the brightest stars in the U.S. chess scene. Both Justus Williams (2141) and Josh Colas (2114) are well-known here at The Chess Drum, but the world will see… Full Story »
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USATE 2010 Recap
Jim West on Chess &bull Feb 17, 2010
My team Insufficient Losing Chances made it to table 10 for the last round of the USATE 2010 , with a record of 4-1-0. But, in the final match, we lost on our top three boards. Playing Black on board… Full Story »
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Sam--Some Questions If I may
Chess Banter Forum &bull Feb 11, 2010
In an attempt to clear the air after some posts by Bill Brock, I have a couple of questions for Sam that will hopefully resolve a bit of this if not all of it. Sam, could you please tell us… Full Story »
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Adamson Secures 2nd IM Norm at the 24th North American Masters - Article by Sevan A. Muradian, for USCF website
Chessdom &bull Feb 10, 2010The 24th North American Masters, sponsored by Vince W. Berry Real Estate Services, ended this past weekend. FM Robby Adamson, secured his second IM norm at the event, with a final score of 6/9. Robby joins a cast of characters… Full Story »
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U.S. Chess: Changing of the Guard
The Chess Drum &bull Feb 10, 2010
The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis has released a DVD that choronicles the 2009 U.S. Chess Championship. The video features video footage from the top players in the U.S. and their expressions on a variety of topics.… Full Story »
