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Andy Woodward’s Three Chess Aspirations #USChessChamps

October 19, 2026 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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Andy Woodward speaks with Maurice Ashley during the eighth round of the U.S. Chess Championship 2026. In this pre-match interview, Woodward shares his three personal chess aspirations. Tournament followers and fans of competitive chess broadcasts will find this brief discussion engaging and insightful.

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Andy Woodward talks to Maurice Ashley before the U.S. Chess Championship 2026. This aired during Round 8.

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