Kramnik vs. Caruana, with comedian Matthias Deutschmann making the first move, Photo worldchess.com After a rollercoaster of a victory against former...
March 2018
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The game was into the last seconds of the Sudden Death time control for both players. The two combatants were slapping down pieces while also banging...
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Rosters are set for the Final Four of College Chess, set for 3/31/18-4/1/18 at the Marshall Chess Club in New York City. Al Lawrence will be reporting...
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US Chess is pleased to announce Pete Karagianis as its new Assistant Director of Events. Pete is 34 years old, and hails from Bloomington, Illinois...
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More photos at https://worldchess.com/berlin/ The World Chess Candidates Tournament 2018 started off with a whirlwind of events and excitement. The...
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The traditional Reykjavik Open is under way in Iceland, and it is a special year here in Iceland.
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Every one of these GMs has a number of achievements, reached impressive peak ratings, and shown the ability to play brilliant games. So, what will...
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Every year in the month of February, the Southwest Collegiate Championship, a one-day rapid tournament showcases the region’s universities and chess...
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Due to an ongoing ethics investigation, US Chess has decided to delay the 2018 Amateur Team Playoffs. New dates for the event will be announced by US...
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US Chess is pleased to announce the following vendor selections for national events organized directly by the Federation, as determined by the...
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On March 10 the Candidates tournament to find a challenger for Magnus Carlsen will begin in the German capital Berlin. Of the eight players who will...
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Are you a chess player and a scholar? If you're a US Chess member, and a high school junior or senior, please apply for the 2018 Scholar-Chessplayer...