The first rounds of the 2024 National High School (K-12) Championship in Baltimore, Maryland, were full of suspense until the very last seconds of the second round. In the K-12 Open, 43 players boast perfect 2/2 scores, including most of the highest-rated players. The results page can be misleading, though, as several familiar names (including both reigning 12th grade champions) survived serious scares late Friday night. Read on for some dramatic, fighting chess!
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As described in the article "The Never Ending Saga of Moroccan Chess" (<a href="https://en.chessbase.com/post/never-ending-saga-of-moroccan-chess">Part 1</a> and <a href="https://en.chessbase.com/post/never-ending-saga-of-moroccan-chess-part-ii">Part 2</a>), the International Prix Mohammed VI tournament had an unfortunate end, as the winners did not receive their prizes. That incident did not take away from the players' efforts and performances, though, as shown here by Diana Mihajlova. | Pictured: Rising star Kevin Michael George with his parents and his coach, GM Bassem Amin
Charlotte is the most populous city in North Carolina, well known for its NFL, NBA, and MLS professional sports teams. However, in recent times Charlotte is also becoming famous for its bustling chess culture thanks to the influence of the Charlotte Chess Center (CCC). CCC is an acclaimed hub for chess and is known to host prestigious open and norm tournaments year-round.