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Awonder Liang Wins 2025 U.S. Masters Chess Championship in Dramatic Tiebreak Finish
The 2025 U.S. Masters Chess Championship (USM) concluded in dramatic fashion, with Grandmaster (GM) Awonder Liang securing the coveted title...
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Dina Belenkaya Declines Postgame Discussion After Round 4 Loss at U.S. Masters
Woman Grandmaster Dina Belenkaya quietly declined to engage with her opponent after losing in Round 4 of the 2025 U.S....
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2025 U.S. Masters Chess Championship: Why Olexandr Bortnyk WithdrEw Midway Through the Event
GM Olexandr Bortnyk arrived at the 2025 US Masters in Charlotte as one of the most dangerous rapid starters in...
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2025 U.S. Masters Chess Championship Begins with Elite GMs
The 2025 U.S. Masters Chess Championship (USM) returns to Charlotte, North Carolina, from November 26–30, 2025, bringing together one of...
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60th American Open Chess Championship: Full Guide
The 60th American Open Chess Championship will take place from Monday, November 24, 2025, to Sunday, November 30, 2025, at...
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Andy Woodward and Carissa Yip Set to Conquer Wijk aan Zee
The historic Dutch coastal town of Wijk aan Zee has long been a crucible where chess legends are forged. Each...
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2025 Northern Virginia Open: Event Overview and What to Expect
The 2025 Northern Virginia Open returns this fall as one of the region’s most anticipated chess events. Held from November...
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Jerusalem Masters 2025: Nepomniachtchi, Anand, Svidler Headline $140,000 Super-Tournament in Israel
The city of Jerusalem is set to host one of the biggest chess events in Israeli history as the Jerusalem...
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19th Annual SPICE Cup 2025 Returns to Bellevue With a Strong Field
The 2025 SPICE Cup will take place November 20–25 in Bellevue, Washington, bringing together a competitive field of titled players...
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Hikaru Nakamura Survives Two More Tests at Washington Dulles Open
Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura extended his perfect start at the inaugural Washington Dulles Open on Sunday, winning both Round 2 and...