Sometimes change sneaks up on us. Ever so slowly FIDE (the world chess organization) rated tournaments are arriving on the U.S. tournament landscape...
February 2020
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Gibraltar David Paravyan and Tan Zhongyi (Niki Riga) 22nd ranked GM David Paravyan was the surprise winner of the 2020 Gibraltar Masters, winning a...
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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...
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US Chess Executive Director Carol Meyer reports from Abu Dhabi: US Chess is participating in the FIDE Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) in Abu...
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On Saturday, February 29th, streamer and WFM Alexandra Botez's series of Saturday matches to raise awareness and funds for US Chess Women continues...
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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...
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The 2020 U.S. Amateur Team West Championship concluded in spectacular fashion on Presidents’ Day evening. After a final day of battle between some...
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For a chess tournament, the Dreaming King Open situates itself in an exquisite location: with a vivid, clear lake, reflecting the equally clear sky...
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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...
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WFM Alexandra Botez, as featured on NBC, continues her US Chess Women fundraiser series on twitch.tv/botezlive this week. On Saturday, February 22nd...
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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...
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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...