Day: May 22, 2012

Opinion/Editorials

Daaim ShabazzMay 22, 2012
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Nakamura, U.S. Champion… World next?

How can GM Hikaru Nakamura reach the next level?Photo by CCSCSL. After having won his third U.S. Championship (2005, 2009, 2012) and moving to 5th-6th on the Live Rating List, there is no doubt that Hikaru Nakamura is a championship contender. To all the naysayers in years past, they must…
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Daaim ShabazzMay 22, 2012
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WCC2012-8: Anand evens score!

Wow. Six straight draws and now the second decisive game. With Boris Gelfand winning game seven, many felt he would play solidly and merely try to hold with black. Instead Gelfand went into a wild tactical line and made a huge oversight. Let’s recap. With the match running short and…
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