Chess in Philadelphia

By jrosenhouse on June 25, 2011.

I'm leaving town! For the next two weeks. Among other things I shall be sallying forth to Philadelphia to participate in the annual chess extravaganza known as the World Open. Regular blogging shall resume when I return.

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Enjoy my humble little town! :)

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