The Chicago Open has come and gone. This year the chess tournament was held in Wheeling Illinois, approximately an hour outside of Chicago. The facility was nice and well lit. There was a modest amount of participation. Copyright Frank Johnson/Shootfilm.net Copyright Frank Johnson/Shootfilm.net Copyright Frank Johnson/Shootfilm.net ... Read More

He came up just short the last two years, but Chicago GM Yury Shulman wouldn't be denied this time. With a dominating mid tournament stretch, the Belarus-born Shulman won his first U.S. national title, winning the Frank K. Berry U.S. Championship tournament outright with an undefeated 7-2 score, a half-point ahead ... Read More