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28 October 2008 - "Tate scores sparkling win against Rensch!" Emory Tate’s inaugural year for the US Chess League’s Chicago Blaze has brought some spirited play. The team is fighting for one of the last two playoff spots. The playoffs are slated to begin on November 10th and Chicago plays... Full Story!

27 October 2008 - "WCC 2008: Kramnik crushes Anand, closes gap" Vladimir Kramnik came roaring back with a convincing victory over Viswanathan Anand in an interesting Nimzo-Indian. All pundits were speculating that Anand could close the deal with a draw, but the game entered a sharp middlegame where... Full Story!

26 October 2008 - "New in Chess keeps getting better!" New in Chess (NIC) has been the world’s premier chess magazine for decades. Its slick layout and improved design has been the staple of player’s libraries and sets the standard for chess journalism. Dirk Jan ten Geuzendem has been leading the charge. Full Story!

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Game of the Week!
IM Emory Tate (USA) - FM Daniel Rensch (USA) How did this happen? This was out of a Sicilian which Tate has had some memorable results. This is another gem that shows good form in all phases of the game.

IM Emory Tate (USA) - FM Daniel Rensch (USA)
How did this happen? This was out of a Sicilian which Tate has had some memorable results.
This is another gem that shows good form in all phases of the game.

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