Chess News #41: Robert Hess & Sam Shankland at the U.S. Chess Championships, St. Louis 2011

Mon, Apr 25, 2011

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At the moment the U.S. Chess Championships are being held in St. Louis, Missouri. Two 19-year olds have claimed all the attention, IGM Robert Hess and IGM-elect Sam Shankland. They have been cruising through to the semi-finales which are coming to an end this Easter weekend. In the video below two wins, one of both players.

Robert Hess, Sam Shankland, St. Louis

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