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August 9, 2015
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Alexander Shabalov

GM Alexander Shabalov wins the US Open with a dominant 8.5/9 score, a point ahead of the field. With this victory, he earns the coveted title and the spot to the 2016 US Chess Championship. The final round was a hard-fought draw vs. Ilya Nyzhnzk.

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Find complete standings here and look for the full story including an interview with the champ by FM Mike Klein coming soon.
 
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