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There is an entire rule devoted to half-point byes in our rulebook. There you will find directives on when to allow them and when not to allow them...

2025-2026 Scholastic Regulations

The Scholastic Council and the Executive Board have approved the 2025-2026 Scholastic Regulations. This year’s regulations can be found here...

Wednesday Workout: 12th Washington International

This week's puzzles come from the 12th Washington International, covered last week on Chess Life Online. For more puzzles from this event, see...

Tactics Tuesday: 12th Washington International

This week's puzzles come from the 12th Washington International, covered last week on Chess Life Online. Download our printable worksheet, or solve...

Americans Bring Home 29 Medals From 2025 North American Youth

Editor’s note: To the best of my knowledge, no games were broadcast for this tournament, and there are no official photos of the awards ceremony...

Cops & Kids Chess: Community Engagement Event with UFC

On August 14, 2025, the Chicago Police Department (CPD), in partnership with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation and Chicago Public Schools (CPS)...

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Just the Rules: Last-Round Byes There is an entire rule devoted to half-point byes in our rulebook. There you will find directives on when to allow them and when not to allow them...
2025-2026 Scholastic Regulations The Scholastic Council and the Executive Board have approved the 2025-2026 Scholastic Regulations. This year’s regulations can be found here...
Wednesday Workout: 12th Washington International This week's puzzles come from the 12th Washington International, covered last week on Chess Life Online. For more puzzles from this event, see...
Tactics Tuesday: 12th Washington International This week's puzzles come from the 12th Washington International, covered last week on Chess Life Online. Download our printable worksheet, or solve...
Americans Bring Home 29 Medals From 2025 North American Youth Editor’s note: To the best of my knowledge, no games were broadcast for this tournament, and there are no official photos of the awards ceremony...
Cops & Kids Chess: Community Engagement Event with UFC On August 14, 2025, the Chicago Police Department (CPD), in partnership with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation and Chicago Public Schools (CPS)...