Announcements Registration for FIDE World Cadet & Youth, Rapid & Blitz Championships 2023 » Kids for Chess Announces 2023 World Youth Chess Championships Scholarships » US Chess Seeks Correspondents for Spring Scholastic National Championships » Notice of Planned Overnight Server Maintenance on March 6 » US Chess Office Closed for Presidents Day » All Tension and No Rest as So and Lee Win Elimination Bracket FinalsA defining characteristic of the American Cup that distinguishes it from a normal knockout tournament is its double elimination format, where players...… Read More » National High School: Registration Cap; Special Blitz ProceduresREGISTRATION FOR THE MAIN TOURNAMENT WILL BE CAPPED AT 1,700 PLAYERS This number represents the seating limit we have available between the two...Read… Read More » History Repeats Itself at American CupThe pressure is increasing at the American Cup as the rounds progress, and the players are handling this very impressively. In the champion’s bracket...… Read More » Maurice Ashley: One Move at at Time March 2023Welcome to "One Move at a Time," the show where we highlight people and organizations that are advancing our US Chess mission statement to "Empower...Read… Read More » Nakamura and Krush Cruise to Champion's Final in American CupAs the American Cup progresses, it is becoming clear who is in their best form. The semifinals of the champion's bracket saw GMs Hikaru Nakamura and...… Read More » Wednesday Workout: Carissa Yip's Career So FarThis week's workout highlights the games of 2021 U.S. Women's Champion Carissa Yip. Enjoy a number of her dazzling combinations, including several key...… Read More »