May 2017

Photo Vincent Roazzi Jr “It’s ok. The anacondas are sleeping,” says Elmer. “And the piranha?” I ask. “Pequeños,” he replies. We were neck-deep in an...
Awonder at the Saint Louis Chess Club Congrats to 14-year-old Awonder Liang, who earned his second GM norm on the way to winning his section of the...
“The most important thing is self-confidence. So many people will doubt your abilities in life - never listen to them. If you do not truly believe...
The Kindergarten through first grade section of SuperNationals VI featured some of the best stories of the largest rated chess event in history, held...
Mechanics' Institute serves as this hub of chess culture where giants from ancient and modern times come to test themselves. Walking in the...
(NASHVILLE, TN) The United States Chess Federation (US Chess) and the U.S. Chess Trust are pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 Scholar – Chess...
It’s a very enjoyable tournament, one of the main reasons being it takes place at a pace of one round a day! The best part about that is that you have...
Photo Kwabena Shabu Among over 1500 teams that competed at SuperNationalsVI, a group with blue bowties stood out. University Prep Science & Math...
Contact: Jerry Nash FIDE Youth Events jnash@uschess.org Cell: 931-787-2756 (CROSSVILLE, TN) The United States Chess Federation is pleased to announce...
Results are in at the largest chess tournament in history, SuperNationals VI, held from May 12-14 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN. All 5577...
Saturday at Nationals is always intense, with three back to back rounds. The schedule recalls advice from our top contenders that rest and relaxation...
SuperNationals VI is the largest rated tournament in history, with the final tally at 5577, surpassing the previous record of 5335 set at...