04/25/2005

   Boston Blitz and American Chess legend join the USCL
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by USCL Commissioner - Greg Shahade
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  One of the greatest chess playing cities and one of the greatest legends of American chess have joined the United States Chess League today, as Grandmaster Larry Christiansen will be leading the Boston Blitz in the USCL. Playing second fiddle to Christiansen will be the very strong IM, Igor Foygel (2490). Rounding out the squad thus far are FM Paul MacIntyre (2316), NM Charles Riordan (2272) and Ilya Krasik (2123), with 3 spots still remaining to be filled by team manager Matt Phelps.
  There should be a bitter rivalry between the Boston Blitz and the New York Knights, as these cities seem to be rivals in all competitive realms. Adding excitement to the fued will be the probable GM vs GM matchup on board 1 with Christiansen representing Boston and US Championship runner up, GM Alex Stripunsky, representing the New York Knights.
 
 The Boston logo was revealed today for the first time:





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