Archive for January 8th, 2020

2020 Women’s Chess Championship: Game #3

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Goryachkina ½-½ Ju7th January 2020 Goryachkina peeks at Ju who was under pressure throughout the game. Another draw in today’s encounter keeps the match even. Ju Wenjun is the reigning champion, but had to suffer in the third game to keep the match level. Aleksandra Goryachkina got the early initiative putting Ju on her heels. […]

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Michael Abron’s 50-state U.S. voyage complete!

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Michael Abron visiting his 34th state of Idaho where he won the tournament! Photo by Idaho Chess Association In this year of the chess championships, we will witness the loftiest of goals of a chess player. Of course, each of us have goals whether it be modest rating target, earning a title, winning a tournament […]

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