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U.S. Chess Championship begins in San Diego

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter,  KPBS Public Broadcasting
Published March 1, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST
This story was published more than 19 years ago.

The 2006 US Chess Championship kicks off today in San Diego. Tom Fudge speaks with a three-time US champion about his love of the game and his favorite moves.

U.S. Chess Championship begins in San Diego


The 2006 US Chess Championship kicks off today in San Diego. Tom Fudge speaks with a three-time US champion about his love of the game and his favorite moves.

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Guest:

  • Joel Benjamin , three time US champion and grandmaster.
Thomas Fudge
A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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