2009 U.S. Junior Championship - Strong Field!

This year's U.S. Junior (Closed) Championship may be the strongest ever. Most of the nation's top players will be appearing:

1.IM Alex Lenderman (2654)
2.IM Sam Shankland (2564)
3.IM Ray Robson (2553)
4.IM Salvijus Bercys (2503)
5.FM Elliott Liu (2405)
6.FM Joel Banawa (2392)
7.FM Michael Lee (2384)
8.Maxx Coleman (2182, winner of the 2008 Junior Open)

The tournament is scheduled for July 13-16 in Milwaukee, with the winner slotted into the 2010 U.S. Championship.