US Chess Seeks FIDE Ratings, Titles & Certifications Manager
The US Chess Federation is seeking applications for the job of FIDE Ratings, Titles and Certifications Manager. Applicants must have: An Associate’s college degree or…
Posts from September, 2016
Good Times and Chess in Khanty Mansiysk: Update After Seven Rounds
Gabriel Sam and David Peng are among the leaders of the US Chess delegation in Khanty-Mansiysk, both tied for 5th after seven rounds of the World…
How to Really Learn an Opening – Review: First Steps The French
At last year’s U.S. Open, I had an eye-opening conversation about studying the opening with two friends. Between the three of us, we represented an interesting cross-section of chessplayers: an 1800-rated player, a National Master, and a Grandmaster.
Premiers Across the US Roll out Red Carpet for Queen of Katwe
A real Queen’s Gambit! A Smothered Mate! An endgame technique to create a passer (I’ll let you be surprised)! AND, an inspiring story line with…
Jim Thoune Wins US Blind Championships
The U.S. Blind championship was won by Jim Thoune of Bowling Green, Kentucky, ahead of Al Pietrolungo of Pittsburgh. Thoune beat the highest-rated player, Agan…
San Fran Summer at the 35th US Chess School
“No no, the rook was on c8, can we show the replay?” IM Greg Shahade complains seconds after he loses to NM Rayan Taghizadeh after…
World Youth Update: Wang Tied for Lead After Four
After four rounds of the World Youth in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, the US squad has several players toward the top of the crosstables, including Annie Wang…
Get Ready for 2016 National Chess Day, October 8!
National Chess Day is coming up on October 8th, 2016! Two star-studded events will be going on over the big holiday weekend. The third edition…
Two Sigma Again Sponsors US World Youth and World Cadet Teams
(CROSSVILLE, TN) The United States Chess Federation is pleased to announce that thanks again to a generous sponsorship from Two Sigma Investments, this year’s players…
World Youth Begins in Khanty-Mansiysk
The World Youth Championship kicked off today in Khanty-Mansisysk, Russia with seven strong contenders attending as official representatives of US Chess.: Marcus Miyasaka and David Peng (Open Under…
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