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Chicago Open, round 6: The Last Shall Be First!

by scribe | May 30, 2010 | current news, games, people, positions, tournaments

 Sam Shankland had a pretty disappointing performance at the U.S. Championship, as he tied for last place and had no wins in nine games. But here at the Chicago Open, he has turned it around. This round he beat Alex Lenderman to move into a tie for first with...

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