What is the chess equivalent to a game winning last second shot? Or maybe a great save by a goalie in the closing seconds? Or what about a blown save in the ninth inning? I never have been quite sure, nor have I ever been very good with sports comparisons (my brothers always tell me [...]
Event Recaps
Grand Prix Cup Awards 2009
Posted: June 24th, 2009 by Daniel RenschThe 2009 Copper State International Presented by Abstrax – Tournament Recap
Posted: June 11th, 2009 by Daniel RenschView the full players list. The 2009 Copper State International, presented by Abstrax Incorporated, was exactly what it promised to be: A chess event unlike any before it in Arizona. The field of thirty-two players consisted of six GMs, thirteen players rated over 2400 FIDE, and some of North America’s most talented juniors. Through ten [...]
2009 Copper State International Presented by Abstrax – Raffle Prize Winners
Posted: June 4th, 2009 by Daniel RenschThanks to Abstrax and all the other sponsors. Check to see the full list of winners from the 2009 Copper State International raffle.








