February 2020

Sometimes change sneaks up on us. Ever so slowly FIDE (the world chess organization) rated tournaments are arriving on the U.S. tournament landscape...
Gibraltar David Paravyan and Tan Zhongyi (Niki Riga) 22nd ranked GM David Paravyan was the surprise winner of the 2020 Gibraltar Masters, winning a...
With so much great material here at Chess Life Online, it’s easy to miss something that you might otherwise have wanted to read. So we here at US...
US Chess Executive Director Carol Meyer reports from Abu Dhabi: US Chess is participating in the FIDE Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) in Abu...
On Saturday, February 29th, streamer and WFM Alexandra Botez's series of Saturday matches to raise awareness and funds for US Chess Women continues...
The inaugural season of Chess Underground, Americana comes to a close. The examination of chess in the US began with flash mobs and beer and concluded...
The 2020 U.S. Amateur Team West Championship concluded in spectacular fashion on Presidents’ Day evening. After a final day of battle between some...
For a chess tournament, the Dreaming King Open situates itself in an exquisite location: with a vivid, clear lake, reflecting the equally clear sky...
Dr. Tim Redman served twice as President of US Chess, from 1981-1984 and again from 2000-2001. He was also the founder, in 1996, of The University of...
WFM Alexandra Botez, as featured on NBC, continues her US Chess Women fundraiser series on twitch.tv/botezlive this week. On Saturday, February 22nd...
World Chess Hall of Fame chief curator Shannon Bailey joins Jennifer Shahade on the latest episode of Ladies Knight. Shannon talks about some of her...
Grandmaster Humpy Koneru won clear first at the 2020 Cairns Cup with 6/9, taking home $45,000 for her victory. This continues a fantastic season for...