Announcements 2026 Herbert B. Jacklyn Program Recipients Announced » Correspondence Chess Rules Updates (Effective 10-1-2026) » US Chess Opens 2026-2027 Title I School Outreach Program for Affiliates Serving At-Risk Youth » National Chess Day Set for Saturday, Oct. 10 » 2026-2027 Scholastic Regulations » An Arbiter's Perspective: 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for Players with DisabilitiesIA/IO Carlos Chavez is the Executive Directors of the storied Marshall Chess Club in Manhattan, NY. Last month, he traveled to Samarkand, Uzbekistan... Just the Rules: US Chess CommitteesTake a peek at the US Chess list of working committees. How many groups do you recognize? These committees keep our federation’s wheels greased. Some... 46th Olympiad: Two Tight Races Entering Final WeekendTeam USA’s shot at gold took a significant hit in the Open after today’s 2½–1½ loss against hosts Uzbekistan in Round 9. The women’s team rebounded... 46th Olympiad: Now The Fun StartsBoth USA teams enter Tuesday’s rest day after a tough couple of rounds, with the Open team tied for fourth at 10/12 and the Women’s team tied for 14... Notice of Planned Server Maintenance on September 22The US Chess server will be undergoing planned maintenance during the day on Tuesday, September 22, starting at 8 a.m. CDT, and likely continuing... US Chess Opens 2026-2027 Title I School Outreach Program for Affiliates Serving At-Risk Youth US Chess is pleased to launch a program to support Affiliates who bring chess to students attending Title I schools for the 2026-2027 school year...