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Would the 32nd Annual World Open bring more summer magic in 2004. Most certainly! There seems to be a total invasion of scholastic players in the top sections as new stars are being born every single year at this tournament. Of course there was the usual battle played amongst the Grandmasters.
America's premier open tournament drew approximately 1208 players as the Philly weather was breaking into its summer heat. This year's tournament was clear of major controversies and ended in an exciting fashion with GM Hikaru Nakamura and Czech GM Jiri Stocek finishing in sudden death.
GM-elect Varuzhan Akobian finished clear 1st and US$14,000 richer with a 7½-1½ score. Nakamura tied with nine others at 7-2. In other news, IM-elect Stephen Muhammad qualified to compete in the U.S. National Championship along with four others. More stories below!
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