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
Fabiano Caruana and Jennifer Yu are the sole leaders in the U.S. Championships going into the first rest day of the 13-round event. In round 5, Caruana drew birthday boy Wesley So with the white pieces, while Yu defeated Sabina Foisor with black in what was her fifth consecutive decisive game of the tournament. | Photo: Bryan Adams
From 11 to 13 March the Romanian Rapid, Blitz and Solving Championships took place in Bucharest, at the "Pentagon Events" venue and attracted a record number of 212 participants, 163 in the Open section and 49 in the Women’s section. Irina Bulmaga (pictured), who won the Solving and the Rapid event, reports. | Teaser Photo: David Llada > All other photos: Florin Ardelean / We Love Sport
In round nine of the 2021 U.S. Chess Championship, which took place after a rest day, all leaders drew their games. Meanwhile, GM Fabiano Caruana beat GM Dariusz Swiercz. As a result, GMs Aleksandr Lenderman, Wesley So, and Sam Sevian are sharing first with 5.5/9, while GMs Ray Robson, Leinier Dominguez.
Round eight of the 2021 U.S. Chess Championship was very peaceful, as all six games ended in a draw. GM Aleksandr Lenderman saved a lost position versus GM Dariusz Swiercz, which enabled him to stay in lead alongside GMs Wesley So and Sam Sevian. GMs Ray Robson and Leinier Dominguez Perez are following.