Former US Chess President Ruth Haring WIM Ruth Haring, 1955-2018 Former US Chess president and FIDE Zonal 2.1 (USA) president has died in California...
November 2018
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The World Youth U16 Olympiad is underway in Konya Turkey (November 24-December 3) and Team USA is putting on an inspiring performance, even drawing...
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While our own Fabiano Caruana was battling for the World Championship in London, Team USA bagged over 20 medals at the North American Youth held from...
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Magnus Carlsen, World Champion, Photo IM Eric Rosen Magnus Carlsen retained his World Championship title in a stunning rapid display, defeating...
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November 27 is Giving Tuesday, and this year we’d like you to consider making a financial contribution to US Chess. We are working hard to grow the...
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Have you ever stumbled across some off-the-wall unofficial rules of chess? You know the kind—rules that players think are really official, but are not...
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The final classical game in London was drawn, Photo IM Eric Rosen The twelfth straight draw at the Magnus Carlsen-Fabiano Caruana match in London will...
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The Carlsen-Caruana World Championship match is tied with one round left at 5.5-5.5. Today's game started out with some levity as 2016 challenger...
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Ju Wenjun retained her World Championships title, More photos https://ugra2018.fide.com/ Grandmaster Ju Wenjun defied the odds to defend her World...
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Fabiano Caruana, Photo IM Eric Rosen The tenth draw of the Magnus Carlsen-Fabiano Caruana match was the wildest game yet, with each player's position...
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There was a ninth straight draw today in the match between World Champion Magnus Carlsen and American challenger Fabiano Caruana. This sets a record...