Rosen defeats GM Fedorowicz, earns NM

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In Round 9 at the US Open Eric Rosen playing Black demolished GM Fedorowicz in just 16 moves and wins his National Master title. See Eric's game below.

Eric has finished the tournament scoring 6.5/9 with a performance rating of 2477. According to the USCF website Eric’s rating will go up to 2230. That makes him newest Illinois master. Congratulations Eric!

Other news at the US Open GM Gurevich has 6.5/8 and is still playing in the last round. GM Mitkov and FM Karklins have 6/8 going in to the last round.

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