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Check is in the Mail, April 2025: Robert Jacobs

This issue is dedicated to the memory of Robert Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs, winner of the first Absolute Chess tournament in 1976, passed away on January 30th...

Tactics Tuesday: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 11 (Lenderman)

Today's Tactics Tuesday continues a multi-week feature on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, held December 26 – 31 in New York. Our...

Just the Rules: I Need To Ask This

How is it that so many players have not read the rulebook? It is free online. Most tournament players will find that chapter one is the most useful...

Nakamura Breaks Caruana's Streak, Wins American Cup Blitz

The annual American Cup Blitz has become an annual tradition following the American Cup's conception in 2022. The American Cup features 16 players in...

Brian Harting Hired as Administrative Assistant

US Chess welcomes Brian Harting as its new Administrative Assistant based out of the St. Louis office. With an extensive background in higher...

Wednesday Workout: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 10 (Nakamura & Caruana)

This week's Wednesday Workout continues our series on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, held December 26 – 31 in New York. Our coverage...

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Check is in the Mail, April 2025: Robert Jacobs This issue is dedicated to the memory of Robert Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs, winner of the first Absolute Chess tournament in 1976, passed away on January 30th...
Tactics Tuesday: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 11 (Lenderman) Today's Tactics Tuesday continues a multi-week feature on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, held December 26 – 31 in New York. Our...
Just the Rules: I Need To Ask This How is it that so many players have not read the rulebook? It is free online. Most tournament players will find that chapter one is the most useful...
Nakamura Breaks Caruana's Streak, Wins American Cup Blitz The annual American Cup Blitz has become an annual tradition following the American Cup's conception in 2022. The American Cup features 16 players in...
Brian Harting Hired as Administrative Assistant US Chess welcomes Brian Harting as its new Administrative Assistant based out of the St. Louis office. With an extensive background in higher...
Wednesday Workout: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 10 (Nakamura & Caruana) This week's Wednesday Workout continues our series on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, held December 26 – 31 in New York. Our coverage...