American Chess Magazine – Issue 33, June 2023

American Chess Magazine #34: NEW CHESS ROCKY?
We are pleased to announce that our magazine has been recognized by the Chess Journalists of America, winning the 2023 award for Best Chess Magazine Overall!
Our cover spotlights 19-year-old IM Josiah tearman, who captivated audiences with his remarkable performance at the 2023 American Continental in the Dominican Republic. Earning his second GM norm and clinching a spot in the World Cup, Josiah shares a heartfelt account of his journey, complementedby commentaries on pivotal games, allowing readers to delve into the most triumphant tournament of his budding chess career.
Another U.S. junior, 17-year-old IM Kirk Ghazarian, was equally successful at the Continental championship, where he annotates one of his most thrilling encounters from that event.
Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura, American chess superstars, reclaimed their dominance in elite chess with victories at prestigious tournaments in Romania and Norway. Climbing back to the top bracket of he FIDE rating list, Nakamura now stands at No. 2, closely followed by Caruana at No. 3. GM John Burke dissects their most significant games, showcasing their exceptional form and analyzing a few missed opportunities from the two super-tournaments they rcently won.
Even though she was the lowest-rated player, IM/WGM Anna Zatonskih brought her A-game and relentless fighting spirit to the 3rd Cairns Cup, the strongest women’s international tournament in the United States, emerging as its surprising winner b a full-point margin. Join us as she shares her first-hand experiences, pertinent annotations, and a candid interview, revealing lesser-known details about her life and chess career.
We celebrate more tournament winners in this issue, starting with our ne contributor, 15-year-old WIM Zoey Tang, who made history by becoming the first girl to win the Oregon Closed Championship. Zoey annotates her victories from the tournament, as well as a near-victory against a grandmaster from the National Open.