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| | US Chess Federation Press Release #18 of 2002 |
 | | Team standings, results of Bughouse and Blitz tournaments; a complete list of trophy winners and additional tournament information can be found at http://www.uschess.org/tournaments/NationalScholastic/Elementary. |
 | | Upcoming national championship events include the National Junior High School Chess Championship, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 9-12; the Denker Tournament of High School Champions, July 28-Aug 2, Cherry Hill New Jersey; the 2002 National Youth Action Championship, November 16-17, Rockford, Illinois; and the 2002 National Scholastic K-12 Grade Championship, December 13-15, Atlanta, Georgia. |
 | | The United States Chess Federation, founded in 1939, serves as the governing body for chess in the U. The non-profit organization seeks to extend the role of chess in American society, promotes the study and knowledge of chess, and provides ratings for members who want to play in rated tournaments. |
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