Artwork by Mike Magnan Elementary school girls gear up for chess tournament 8:12 PM, Jan. 8, 2012 When 11-year-old Mina Takahashi started playing chess at Lincoln Elementary School, she wasn’t sure if she had the same enthusiasm as her...
Gomez leads way for PH in Indian chess

Gomez leads way for PH in Indian chessabs-cbnNEWS.comPosted at 01/10/2012 7:41 PM | Updated as of 01/10/2012 7:41 PM MANILA, Philippines — Grandmaster (GM) John Paul Gomez is the leading Filipino chess player in the SDAT-RMK 4th Chennai Open...
Armenian Women’s Chess Championship draw held

Armenian Women’s Chess Championship draw heldJanuary 10, 2012 – 16:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net – Tigran Petrosian Chess House hosted a draw for 2012 Armenian Women’s Chess Championship January 10. The following pairings were announced for round 1: Maria Kursova –...
First Female Children’s Chess Champion

First Female Children’s Chess Champion Last weekend, Nansý Davíðsdóttir became the first female Iceland’s Children’s Chess Champion. The first tournament was held in 1994. Nansý, who turns ten years old this week, won eight matches, and did one draw....
Wild finish

SANDS: Giri, in a wild chess finish, wins Reggio EmiliaBy David R. Sands – The Washington TimesTuesday, January 10, 2012 Was it the field or the format? This year’s Reggio Emilia Tournament, the 54th edition of the event held...
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Top American Players

Top American Players (over 2500)Bold = Inactive Name Title Fed Rating G B-Year 1 Nakamura, Hikaru g USA 2759 17 1987 2 Kamsky, Gata g USA 2732 0 1974 3 Onischuk, Alexander g USA 2670 13 1975 4 Seirawan,...