Announcements 2025 US Chess Executive Board Election Results » US Chess Offices Closed Friday, July 4 » National Chess Day Set for Saturday, Oct. 11 » The Herbert B. Jacklyn Program is Open For 2025-26 Submissions » Change to US Chess Ratings: Bonus Threshold Lowered » Women's World Cup: Yip Last American Standing, Champion's Curse ContinuesThere’s no such thing as an easy pairing in this tournament. The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup is down from 107 players to the final 32 in Batumi... 2025 US Chess Executive Board Election ResultsThe Chief Teller has reported the following results for the 2025 US Chess Executive Board (EB) Election. Of the 5,089 registered voters, 40% submitted... Wednesday Workout: FIDE World Cadets Cup, Pt.1Today's puzzles begin a series featuring games from the 2025 FIDE World Cadets Cup. Read our full report here, and check out more puzzles for younger... Maurice Ashley Chess Fellowship Announces Inaugural Class of 2025 AwardeesNew York, NY – June 25, 2025 — The Maurice Ashley Chess Fellowship (MACF) is proud to announce the selection of its inaugural class of fellowship... 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup Round 1: All Americans Advance, Krush – Yip Headlines Round 2 PairingsThe 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup began Saturday, July 5 in Batumi, Georgia, with 107 players vying for their share of the $691,250 prize fund and one... Independence Day Weekend Wrap-UpEditor’s note: Since becoming Digital Editor for Chess Life Online, I have dreamt of publishing more regular wrap-ups of the sorts of events that are...