2010 US Championship Wrap-Up

GM Gata Kamsky defeated GM Yury Shulman in a thrilling tie break to win the 2010 US Championship.  It was Kamsky's first title since he was 17 years old. 

Twenty-four players competed over a fortnight with more than $160,000 in prizes awarded.  The tournament took place at the elegant Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

Mike also finished 1st place in the under-2400 catagory of the accompanying blitz tournament, ahead of several grandmasters.

Read Mike's tournament coverage in the August cover story of Chess Life.

See Mike's inverview with the champion here.

See Mike featured in the BBC America tournament coverage.

See the gallery.