MY Opinion US Championship 2009

I am inclined to write about the performance of Robert Hess at the USA Championship .As I write round 8 has finished and Hess stands at 6 points along with Nakamura.Hess has turned in quite a performance so far,in fact he has the highest performance rating at 2817!There really is no doubt that he has achieved a GM norm or will get one.My thoughts are these,will Hess turn out to be an American sensation?Will he take on footsteps in the shade of the late Bobby?I think his performance is remarkable as he is not yet in the elite and maybe not yet at the VERY top of this game.Look out chess world? Chess is My Life But My Life Is Not Only Chess