While Gata Kamsky may have skipped junior events, some of America's best, including a grandmaster, are playing in this year's Junior Championship. When International Master Boris Kreiman defeated Shliperman, Kreiman was tied at 7.5 points with Zamora. The two played a four round speed chess playoff for the title, and Zamora won.
Players get one point for a win, a half point for a draw, and zero points for a loss.
This is the official 1996 Jr. The event is being held in New Jersey. N.J. This event is cosponsored by the US Chess Federation , the New Jersey State Chess Federation, and Interplay Productions. The winner receives an invitation to the regular US Championship later this year. GM Schwartzman is currently rated over 2600, and is the highest rated US Jr. under 21.