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Chess Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk plays a Simul at the US Open in Fort Lauderdale

These photos were taken on August 10, 2004 at the US Open in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, during a 12-board simul. Alexandra did 11 1/2 out of 12 (11 wins and one draw), bravo! Alexandra gave away 2 Chess Computers "Alexandra the Great" by Excalibur as prizes! If you are one of the players of the simul, and you see a photo of you or you with Alexandra that you'd like to have, please send us an email and we will mail or email you the photo(s) for free!

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The simul room was very nice
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A good handshake is a good way to start a game of chess
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Lots of spectators are observing the last game. Up to now Alexandra won all other 11 games
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Chris Mabe was the last to finish and forced Alexandra to accept a draw, well done! For his draw, Chris Mabe (2069) received a chess computer "Alexandra the Great"!
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The second lucky winner of a Chess Computer "Alexandra the Great"
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Alexandra stayed in the room analysing her game with one of her opponents The results are posted Alexandra's score is almost perfect: 11 wins and only one draw

You can purchase any autographed photo ($6 photo 10x15 cm, $36 photo 20x30 cm) from this or practically any album, by visiting our shop!. You can mention what you'd like Alexandra to sign on the photo (reasonable requests please) by sending an email (delete "nojunk") to to us . Please allow time for individual printing/signing/shipping. You can also buy a high-resolution (more than 1 MB) picture by email for $9. Please don't forget to mention exact Album name and Photo Name. Note: 50% of all profits of autographed photos go to Alexandra's Chess Fund, in which she helps to promote chess in the world, principally to children. Thanks for your support!