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Fabiano Caruana, the No. 3 chess player in the world, who has represented Italy for the last 10 years, is switching federations to play for the United States. The United States Chess Federation announced Caruana’s move Tuesday in a statement on its website. Caruana, who was born in the United States and has dual American and Italian citizenship, gives an instant boost to the United States team, which also includes Hikaru Nakamura, the No. 4 player in the world, and seventh-ranked Wesley So. So is another recent transfer; he played for the Philippines. Both moves are part of a concerted effort by American chess officials to strengthen the United States team, in part through recruiting and cash payments that allow players to switch countries. [Read more].

• Dylan Loeb McClain, Chess Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana Switches Nationality and Will Play for U.S., The New York Times, May 13, 2015

Fabiano Caruana
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