Announcements 2025-2026 Women and Girls Programming Grant Cycle Officially Open! » 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 » Young Stars, Seasoned Veterans Kick Off First Round of U.S. Junior, Girls' Junior, and Senior ChampionshipsA Midsummer Night’s Battle Every summer, amidst the scorching heat wave of mid-July, renowned legends and future stars gather in the chess capital of... Wednesday Workout: FIDE World Cadets Cup, Pt. 2Today's puzzles continue a series featuring games from the 2025 FIDE World Cadets Cup. Read our full report here, and check out more puzzles for... 2024-25 US Chess Women Grant Recipients Share ExperiencesLast year, US Chess announced 17 grant awards (up from seven the year before) under the US Chess Women’s program. With support from the Saint Louis... 2025-2026 Women and Girls Programming Grant Cycle Officially Open!2025-2026 US Chess Women Grant Cycle Announcement US Chess is happy to announce a new cycle of program grant funding to support efforts to educate... Tactics Tuesday: FIDE World Cadets Cup, Pt. 2Today's puzzles continue a series featuring games from the 2025 FIDE World Cadets Cup. Read our full report here. Download our printable worksheet, or... 2025 U.S. Junior, Girls' Junior, and Senior Championship PreviewThis year’s U.S. Junior Championship, Girls’ Junior Championship, and Senior Championship all kick off Tuesday, July 16, at the Saint Louis Chess Club...