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US Chess Championship — final four set

by scribe | May 20, 2010 | Chess Lecture, current news, tournaments

The first seven rounds of the U.S. Chess Championship are now in the books, and it’s time to see whether the new format will live up to its promise. This year, instead of a regular 9-round Swiss System, the tournament has an extra twist. After 7 rounds, the top...

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