Announcements July 2022 Issue of Chess Life Now Available » US Chess Office to Close Monday, July 4 for Independence Day » The Herbert B. Jacklyn Program, Deadline to Submit: Aug. 15, 2022 » Bonus Podcast: The 2022 Candidates Preview with GM Jacob Aagaard » Registration Open for FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2022 » Nepo Wins Candidates with Round to Spare; Nakamura in Clear SecondGM Ian Nepomniachtchi is one of only six players (as noted by @Eyal_P_Sto_) to win two Candidates cycles after Sunday’s draw with GM Richard Rapport...… Read More » Another Day, Another Step for NepoWith a 14-move draw today against GM Hikaru Nakamura, it’s another step closer to returning to a World Championship match for GM Ian Nepomniachtchi...Read… Read More » July 2022 Issue of Chess Life Now AvailableOver-the-board is back! This month, we have on-the-ground coverage with annotated games from the National High School and Middle School Championships...… Read More » Check Is In The Mail: July 2022Greetings! With the Fourth of July approaching, I decided to make the theme of this month’s article (Yes, there is sometimes a theme!) fireworks. So...… Read More » Nepo Tightens His Grip, but It's Not a Done DealWith a big win against Alireza Firouzja in round 11, Ian Nepomniachtchi’s smile is almost wider than his lead. GM Jacob Aagaard provides his daily...Read… Read More » Chess Underground #39: "He's a 10, but He Plays the French"Shrek vs. Beth Harmon in a 24-game match; a philosophical discussion of chess Twitter; psychology, mind games, and stare-downs; and the return of...Read… Read More »