So far, Magnus Carlsen is looking like his peak self. After only 3 games, he's gained a full point lead on the field.
May 2018
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WIM Dr. Alexey Root WIM Alexey Root is one of ten women pre-registered for the Texas Women’s Chess Championship (June 23-34). The event, open to women...
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Dan Lucas US Chess Promotes Dan Lucas to Senior Director of Strategic Communication and Melinda Matthews to Publications Editor US Chess announces the...
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The Altibox Norway Chess Tournament kicked off with victory for American Wesley So, who took down the blitz tournament, half a point ahead of fellow...
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What makes Norway the self-proclaimed "World's Strongest Tournament"? The event will feature the reigning World Champion, the Challenger, 8 players...
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US Chess Staff lunch in Crossville, TN On May 24, The US Chess Board and Staff recognized Red Nose Day, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness for...
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Rochelle Wu, Photo Jim Doyle The Women's Western Regional Championship took place last weekend at the Berkeley Chess School with 49 players, including...
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Just weeks after becoming the newly crowned US Champion, Sam Shankland won the 2018 Capablanca Memorial by a convincing 1.5 point margin.
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You sit down to your assigned game with your new clock--the one that you just purchased at the tournament bookstore. You are not sure how to set it...
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The US Chess School in New York in session! Photos by USCS founder IM Greg Shahade Over the board, we search for time, harmony, and space. In New York...
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Congratulations to Ju Wenjun, who became the 17th Women's World Champion on Friday, May 18!
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Trailing by 2 points to Ju Wenjun at the halfway mark, Tan Zhongyi struck back in round 6 with a 125-move display of determination.