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The Opening: The Second Most Famous Musical About Chess Opens Thursday

An 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 Ratings

Just 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...

World Rapid and Blitz: Carlsen's Double Gold, Goryachkina's First World Title, and Assaubayeva's Blitz Dynasty

No Co-Champions this year. The 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships were held December 26 through 30 in Doha, Qatar. GM Magnus Carlsen won...

Rating Fee Increase Effective January 1

Rating Fee Increase Effective January 1 US Chess will increase the per-game rating fee from 25 cents to 30 cents on Jan. 1, 2026, and from 30 cents to...

2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Preview

16 Americans are competing in Doha, Qatar from Dec. 26 through 30 in the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships. Play began at 5 a.m. CST on...

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The Opening: The Second Most Famous Musical About Chess Opens Thursday An 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 Ratings Just 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...
World Rapid and Blitz: Carlsen's Double Gold, Goryachkina's First World Title, and Assaubayeva's Blitz Dynasty No Co-Champions this year. The 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships were held December 26 through 30 in Doha, Qatar. GM Magnus Carlsen won...
Rating Fee Increase Effective January 1 Rating Fee Increase Effective January 1 US Chess will increase the per-game rating fee from 25 cents to 30 cents on Jan. 1, 2026, and from 30 cents to...
2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Preview 16 Americans are competing in Doha, Qatar from Dec. 26 through 30 in the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships. Play began at 5 a.m. CST on...