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Learning From the Classics: Takeaways from First Casablanca Variant Tournament in Morocco

We often are told of ways the chess of today's great players differs from their predecessors. With superior defensive technique, opening knowledge…

Nakamura on CNN Money

Watch a fun interview with GM Hikaru Nakamura on CNN Money, where he talks about his sponsorship with Redbull and plays a "blitz" round of… Read More »

California Games: Vanessa on the SoCal Open

Vanessa West goes over some beautiful moments from the best games at this year's Southern California Open, which GM Aleksandr Lenderman won.Read More…

Nakamura Out of World Cup, Semifinals Approach

US Champion Hikaru Nakamura was eliminated from the World Cup in Baku in round five by Pavel Eljanov.Read More »

Two Sigma Sponsors World Youth US Chess Delegation

Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Two Sigma Investments, the 2015 World Youth US chess team will sport custom designed uniforms when they travel… Read More »

National K12 championships Registration now open!

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Nakamura Advances in Baku; Caruana and So Eliminated

Congratulations to US Champion Hikaru Nakamura, who advanced to round five of the World Cup in Baku after defeating Michael Adams.Read More »

The September Check is in the Mail

The September Check is in the Mail features, Thomas Babcock, who won the 2013 John Collins 13C04 with a score of 4 ½-1 ½ adding a third John Collins… Read More »

Secrets of a Blindfolded Grandmaster Vagabond

GM Timur Gareyev talks about his blindfold chess journey, and gives practical tips on players wishing to improve their blindfold skills, or use...… Read More »