Announcements Fourth Annual KCF University Cup To Take Place on February 3 and 4, 2024. » US Chess Offices Closed Noon Nov 22 through Nov 26 » Change to US Chess Ratings: Bonus Threshold Lowered » 2023 North American Junior Championships Announced » Correspondence Chess Changes January 1, 2024 » Inside Story: A Pleasant Diversion (Player Profile: Neil McKelvie)Editor's note: This story first appeared in the December 2023 issue of Chess Life Magazine. Consider becoming a US Chess member for more content like...… Read More » Wednesday Workout: European Women's Team ChampionshipsThis week's Wednesday Workout returns to the European Team Championships. This week, we turn focus to the Women's section, where Bulgaria won the gold...… Read More » Executive Director Carol Meyer Announces Departure from US ChessRandy Bauer, President of US Chess, and the rest of the Executive Board wishing Carol Meyer the best shortly after she announced she was leaving US...Read… Read More » Tactics Tuesday: Hans for PeaceThis week's Tactics Tuesday takes a deep dive into one of GM Hans Niemann's seven (!!) impressive victories in the Tournament of Peace held in Zagreb...… Read More » US Chess Seeks Nonprofit Audit FirmFor full details, please click here: US Chess Nonprofit Auditor RFPRead More » Check is in the Mail: 2023 Miniatures“In ‘miniature’ games, errors are soon magnified” - Dylan Loeb McClain, New York Times Hello chess friends! Welcome to the annual miniatures column...Read… Read More »