Left to right: V. Alverson (with Elijah); R. Kownacki (volunteer); J. Homme; S. De Joseph; A. Pietrolungo; J. Lauser; B. Leverett (volunteer); D...
October 2018
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This year's Olympiad featured a riveting fight by the U.S. Women's team and a tie for 1st (winning Silver by tiebreaks) by the U.S. Open team. Test...
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A preview for the HBO Real Sports episode can be viewed on YouTube. SAINT LOUIS (October 22, 2018) — REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, TV’s most-honored...
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Simona Nayberg at the World Youth, currently underway, wearing jacket by sponsor Two Sigma 15-year-old Simona Nayberg is currently competing at the...
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The US Chess Federation currently organizes up to five events every year: National High School (K-12) Championship National Middle School (K-8)...
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Our World Youth delegation has arrived in Halkidiki, Greece, Photo Grant Oen 29 young Americans are battling in Halkidiki, Greece at the World Youth...
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Intro by Eric Rosen After getting a strong dose of chess and beach at the FISCA Open, Kostya and I trekked our way west for the Benasque Open. With...
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Players with disabilities need special care, so there are special rules to make it fair.
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US Chess members from all over the country celebrated National Chess Day on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Grab a slice of cake as we pick up from our...
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A limited amount of space is now available in our tournament program book for the 2018 National K-12 Grade Championship. The event is being held from...
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[Paul Keres’] great skill in dealing with complications was developed largely through correspondence play. -Max Euwe, the 5th Classical World Chess...
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Batumi 2018 will be remembered for the great performances by both USA teams at the 43rd Chess Olympiad, where the Open team earned silver medals, and...