Announcements US Chess Names Fred Abousleman as Executive Director » Rating Fee Increase Effective January 1 » US Chess Offices 2025-26 Holiday Closure Dates » 2026 US Chess Federation All-America Chess Team Announced » US Chess Offices Closed Noon Nov 26 through Nov 30 » US Chess Names Fred Abousleman as Executive DirectorUS Chess Names Fred Abousleman as Executive Director US Chess is pleased to announce the selection of Fred Abousleman as executive director. He was... Wednesday Workout: 2025 World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 1This week's puzzles begin a series curated by WGM Sabina Foisor on the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz. Our full report — with more analysis from Sabina... Tactics Tuesday: 2025 World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 1This week's puzzles begin a series curated by WGM Sabina Foisor on the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz. Our full report — with more analysis from Sabina... The Opening: The Second Most Famous Musical About Chess Opens ThursdayAn Off-Broadway show called The Opening, billed as “The Second Most Famous Musical About Chess,” opens on January 8 and closes on February 8 at The... Check is in the Mail, January 2026: Let's start the year with E-Quads!Happy New Year! This year will mark the first time since I took on the role of editor for Check is in the Mail that we plan to provide an issue every... Just the Rules: Official RatingsJust where is the line drawn? You know the one. The line that determines what rating you are assigned when you plop down your entry fee. The line that...