Announcements Update on Correspondence Chess Tournament Entries » US Chess Names Fred Abousleman as Executive Director » Rating Fee Increase Effective January 1 » US Chess Offices 2025-26 Holiday Closure Dates » 2026 US Chess Federation All-America Chess Team Announced » New York Metro Scholastic Chess Championships Deliver On PromiseThe air in the Times Square Marriott Marquis was ionized with anxiety on January 3 and 4 for the New York Metro Scholastic Chess Championships... Update on Correspondence Chess Tournament EntriesUS Chess has recently migrated the online entry process for its National over the board events to a third-party vendor. US Chess is continuing this... US Chess Names Fred Abousleman as Executive DirectorUS Chess Names Fred Abousleman as Executive Director US Chess is pleased to announce the selection of Fred Abousleman as executive director. He was... Wednesday Workout: 2025 World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 1This week's puzzles begin a series curated by WGM Sabina Foisor on the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz. Our full report — with more analysis from Sabina... Tactics Tuesday: 2025 World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 1This week's puzzles begin a series curated by WGM Sabina Foisor on the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz. Our full report — with more analysis from Sabina... The Opening: The Second Most Famous Musical About Chess Opens ThursdayAn Off-Broadway show called The Opening, billed as “The Second Most Famous Musical About Chess,” opens on January 8 and closes on February 8 at The...