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Sherman A1

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Mon Apr 8, 2019, 02:33 PM Apr 2019

On Chess: Teen Dominates US Women's Championship While Veteran Claims Fifth Title In Open Section T



The U.S. Chess Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship are the marquee events of American chess and for the last 11 years, the St. Louis Chess Club has been hosting both events at their illustrious club.

This year’s edition has been the strongest championship in history, with a record five players over the 2700 rating threshold. The U.S. Women’s Championship has had a tale of its own, with an eclectic mix of new and experienced players setting the stage for what would become one of the most exciting national championships in history.

The open section quickly saw the top-rated favorites build a significant edge over the field, with Hikaru Nakamura and Leinier Domínguez leading the charge.

https://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/chess-teen-dominates-us-women-s-championship-while-veteran-claims-fifth-title-open-section
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