11/25/2004 - The first round of the US Championship has again proved very
dangerous for top players. Last year, it was 6-time US Champion Walter
Browne who lost his first game against Cindy Tsai. This year, the
defending Champion Alexander Shabalov, with white, lost his first round
game to WGM Anna Zatonskih. We all know who Shabalov is; he won the
2003 US White Knight's MVP Award.
Anna Zatonskih is returning from a silver
medal Olympiad appearance. She was a member of the US Women's
Olympic team.
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This victory reminded me of a Helen Ready song from the 1970's.
I am woman hear me roar
In numbers too big too ignore
And I know too much to go back and pretend
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Oh yes, I am wise
But it's wisdom for the pain
Yes I paid my price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am woman watch me grow See me standing toe to toe
I am strong,
I am invincible
I am woman.
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