China confirms domination, wins World Team Championship 2015
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The Jackrabbit Open was held on the campus of South Dakota State University (SDSU) on February 7th in Brookings. The local chess club hosted the event that was rated by the United States Chess Federation (USCF) and offered free and clear of any entry fee.
Texas Masters 5SS, G/90 inc/30. Dallas Chess Club, 200 S. Cottonwood Dr. #C, Richardson, TX 75080. FIDE and USCF rated but uses FIDE rules. Will use USCF ratings and rules for awarding prizes. Default late forfeiture time is one hour.
The USCF is launching a pilot program in selected states allowing non-USCF members to play rated games based on a pay-per-game fee structure. The purpose of the pilot program is to explore ways to grow chess and introduce chess players unfamiliar with the USCF to the organization and rated play.
After their victory at the SD Teams, the International Pawn Stars (Sandor, Ekram, Mark, & Richard) headed to Denver to play in the Colorado Open. SDCA President, Jerry John was also there and played in the Open.
Scandinavian Scouting
In five years time Stefan Strandberg has developed from being an important pawn in a chess game into a rock solid rook. The future seems ever so bright for the talented...