Thalia Cervantes (MO), is currently leading the top section in Chicago (Under 18) The Kasparov Chess Foundation All-Girls Nationals (April 7-9) is...
April 2017
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In the most dramatic round so far in the US Chess Championships, World #2 Wesley So won a spectacular game over World Junior Champ Jeffery Xiong. The...
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Melinda J. Matthews is a writer and editor who holds a bachelor's degree in Print Journalism from Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas) and a master...
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Arthur Bisguier, around 1981 Hall of Famer, US Champion and Grandmaster Arthur Bernard Bisguer (October 8, 1929- April 5, 2017) died at 87 years old...
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US Chess wishes to remind all players considering participation at the upcoming North American Youth that the deadline to be considered the Official...
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Yaro Zherebukh, Photo Eric Rosen In round seven of the US Chess Championships, Yaro Zherebukh stunned with a victory over Fabiano Caruana against the...
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Having directed tournaments for over 35 years, there is a tendency to believe I’ve seen just about everything that could occur at a tournament. Every...
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(CROSSVILLE, TN) The United States Chess Federation is pleased to announce that 89 players have qualified by rating to participate in the 2017 World...
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As the U.S. Championships pass the midway point, test your own abilities with the critical moments and key tactics in the event so far.
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Newly passed legislation allows you to win correspondence chess games by legalization!
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World #2 Wesley So is the sole leader at the halfway point of the US Championship (Saint Louis, March 29-April 10), with 3.5/5. In the Women's...
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US Chess is seeking applicants for the positions of Heads of Delegation (HoD) and Coaches for upcoming FIDE International Youth events. The policy for...