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Nakamura and Krush win US Championship

5/21/2012 – It was a dramatic finish to one of the most exciting US Championships in years. Nakamura was the slight favorite, but with two rounds to go, Kamsky had taken the sole lead. Then in round ten, Hikaru pulled out the big guns and beat Kamsky, followed by a win over Seirawan in the final round. Krush beat Zatonskih in a playoff for the Women's title. Final report with video and GM commentary.

US Championship – Kamsky takes lead with two rounds to go

5/18/2012 – It was an unexpected turn of events, in which a bit of good fortune was Gata Kamsky's reward for years of hard work. In round nine, tied with Nakamura, Kamsky saw Seirawan walk into some years old preparation that ended the game with a spectacular finish. Nakamura was not so lucky as he toiled for 121 moves against Lenderman before shaking hands. Illustrated report with video summaries.

US Championship – Kamsky joins Nakamura in lead

5/16/2012 – One thing must be said about the US championship, on top of the great organization and live coverage open to all, and that is that it is anything but boring. In round five, Nakamura had taken the sole lead, but Kamsky was not about to give up his title that easily, and in round seven caught up as the two lead by a full point. GM Ramirez beat Kaidanov in one of the craziest games of his career.

US Championship – Nakamura takes sole lead

5/13/2012 – The competition has certainly been heated as the top-rated players were unable to stamp their authority until now. Reigning champion Gata Kamsky, was taken by surprise by last-minute replacement Gregory Kaidanov in round four, which Hikaru Nakamura took advantage of by beating Kaidanov in round five for the sole lead. Three are tied for first in the women's competition. Illustrated report.

US Championship – Favorites lead, with wins all around

5/12/2012 – It is perhaps symptomatic of chess players more reared on swiss opens than round robins, but whatever the reason, even the presence of world top players such as Nakamura and Kamsky have not changed the fact that nearly all players have at least one win. Nothing is decided yet in this event with live video GM commentary, and beautiful online coverage. Rounds two and three.

US Championship starts with an Evans Gambit by Nakamura

5/10/2012 – The 2012 US Championship started once more in the incredibly luxurious St. Louis Chess Club, and this time includes Hikaru Nakamura in the line up, as well as Gata Kamsky and the usual suspects. The first round was one of surprises with Nakamura unleashing an Evans Gambit on Hess. On the other side, Stripunsky also surprised Onischuk by dropping a piece on move eleven. Illustrated report.
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