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Great Hijab!
Dorsa Derakhshani joins SLU team after being barred from the Iranian national team for refusing to wear a headscarf.
Dorsa Derakhshani has moved to St. Louis and enrolled at St. Louis University after being barred from the Iranian national team... The Times - London St. Louis Post Dispatch
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Carlsen Extends Points Lead
The Guardian - Magnus Carlsen extended his points lead over world number two, Levon Aronian, to 36 points, after win at Isle of Man.
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2nd Annual Drury National Chess Day OpenSaturday, 10/14
Free USCF-rated Tournament, starts @10am, with 9am sign up. Lay Hall Room 310. G/60; d/5.
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Springfield OpenSaturday, 11/4
5-SS, G/90, +30. Drury University, Trustee Science Center - Reed Auditorium. 1 Section, Open: $150-120, U1600 90, U1400: 60, U1200 40. 5.0 Bonus: $40. Prizes: b/25 non-scholastic entries. EF: $30 by 11/3, $40 at door. Scholastic (rating only) $15 by 11/3, $25 at door. Email entry accepted for lower rate. MCA membership required, OSA. Reg.: 8-9:30. Rounds: Sat 10, 2:30, 7; Sun 9:30, 2:30. Byes: One 1/2 point bye if requested before round 3. martin.stahl@joplinchess.org 417-483-1554.
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Maurice Ashley in Jamaica for International Chess Festival The Gleaner
GM Maurice Ashley returns to Jamaica as an organizer of the Jamaica International Chess Festival with the hope of promoting the game and inspiring new young players.
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