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Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Crowned The 2022 Superbet Chess Classic Romania Winner

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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BUCHAREST, Romania AND SAINT LOUIS, Mo., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first leg of the 2022 Grand Chess Tour (GCT) has concluded with Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-LaGrave taking the first place crown of the Superbet Chess Classic Romania. The tournament included all nine full tour players and one local wildcard player, Romanian Grandmaster Bogdan-Daniel Deac, all of whom competed over nine rounds for the $350,000 total prize fund.

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  • BUCHAREST, Romania AND SAINT LOUIS, Mo., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first leg of the 2022 Grand Chess Tour (GCT) has concluded with Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-LaGrave taking the first place crown of the Superbet Chess Classic Romania.
  • The French grandmaster was declared the winner of the event, earning 10 GCT points and pocketing over $77,000 in prize money.
  • "All in all, this was an excellent day for me in winning three games in a row," said GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.
  • "We look forward to continuing this excitement for the next leg of the tour, the Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland.

2022 Grand Chess Tour Returns With $1.4 Million Prize Fund Across Five Tournaments In Europe and the United States

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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Their sponsorship and support is integral to the Grand Chess Tour's mission," said Grand Chess Tour Executive Director, Michael Khodarkovsky.

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  • Their sponsorship and support is integral to the Grand Chess Tour's mission," said Grand Chess Tour Executive Director, Michael Khodarkovsky.
  • The full tour participants for the 2022 season include:
    GM Wesley So (USA), winner of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour and winner of the 2021 Paris Rapid & Blitz.
  • GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France), runner-up winner of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour, 2021 Sinquefield Cup winner, and 2021 Croatia Grand Chess Tour winner.
  • GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Azerbaijan), third place winner of the 2021 Grand Chess Tour and 2021 Superbet Chess Classic Romania winner.

MWA Announces 2022 Grand Master, Raven and Ellery Queen Award Recipients

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TodayMystery Writers of America (MWA) announces the recipients of its special awards.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TodayMystery Writers of America (MWA) announces the recipients of its special awards.
  • The board choseLaurie R. Kingas the 2022 Grand Master, the 2022 Raven Award recipient isLesa Holstine, and Juliet Grames will receive the Ellery Queen Award.They will accept their awards at the 76thAnnual Edgar Awards Ceremony, which will be heldApril 28, 2022, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City.
  • "Mystery Writers of America is thrilled to honor Laurie R. King as MWA's 2022 Grand Master," said MWA President Alafair Burke.
  • Previous Raven Award recipients includeMalice Domestic, Left Coast Crime, Marilyn Stasio, The Raven Bookstore,Sisters in Crime, and Oline Cogdill.

Oak Creek Martial Arts School Doubles Size of Local Dojo Facility Due to Enrollment Growth in Martial Arts Programs for All Ages

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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Interest in martial arts classes for kids , teens and adults has continued to grow, as there are multiple health and wellness benefits for participants.

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  • Interest in martial arts classes for kids , teens and adults has continued to grow, as there are multiple health and wellness benefits for participants.
  • "Practicing martial arts is a fantastic way to sharpen your mind as well as your body," said Grand Master Youn.
  • Ascension Martial Arts is known as a safe and friendly environment for kids as young as 4 years old to get involved with martial arts.
  • AMA Oak Creek is also proud to welcome teens and adult students, regardless of prior experience or skill level.

MWA Announces 2021 Grand Master and Raven Award Recipients, Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Awards in 2021

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Mystery Writers of America (MWA) announces the recipients of its special awards.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Mystery Writers of America (MWA) announces the recipients of its special awards.
  • The board chose Charlaine Harris and Jeffery Deaver as the 2021 Grand Masters, and the 2020 Raven Award recipient is Malice Domestic.
  • They will receive their awards at the 75th Annual Edgar Awards Ceremony, which will be held April 29, 2021.
  • "Mystery Writers of America is thrilled to honor Jeffery Deaver and Charlaine Harris as MWA's 2021 Grand Masters," said MWA President Meg Gardiner.