12-year-old Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra (Englishtown, NJ) is the youngest Grandmaster in history, subject to confirmation from FIDE, breaking the...
June 2021
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Two dimensions, three dimensions, less time or more: American GM Wesley So is playing elite chess across all boards.
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In a special double-header, Jennifer interviews entrepreneur and organizer Judith Kiragu and chess patron Dr. Philip Mwashe on the origin story of the...
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From July 1, 2021, US Chess will require that all FIDE rated events be submitted to US Chess for processing using a FIDE Endorsed Pairing Program. The...
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Early attempts at these rules were too ambiguous for proper enforcement, and later attempts were made to provide clarity on dealing with repeat moves.
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Portions of the uschess.org website are down. The problem is being worked on, and updates will be provided if further information becomes available.
![Mac Molner Rd4 2019 US Open (Hartmann)](/sites/default/files/styles/350x200_scale_and_smart_crop/public/wp-thumbnails/Mac-Molner-Rd4-2019-US-Open-Hartmann.jpg.webp?itok=yonht9wA)
The U.S. Amateur Team East, also known as the World Amateur Team or “Team East,” has been my favorite tournament ever since I was an eight-year-old...
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The June edition of "Chess Underground" continues our season 3 theme, “Streamers”, with a sit-down with James Canty III. [audio]https://mcdn.podbean...
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The US Chess Federation is pleased to announce the 2021 Annual Award recipients. Congratulations to all of these individuals and organizations who are...
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The 50-move draw rule took centuries to reach its modern definition.
![Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Wesley So at the Superbet Classic](/sites/default/files/styles/350x200_scale_and_smart_crop/public/media/images/caruana-wesleyso-superbet21.jpg.webp?itok=qcFlGpC9)
The Grand Chess Tour continues with back-to-back events, picking up speed in Paris on Friday just after finishing the kickoff classical event in...
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Rare are those people whose lives have been of such richness and merit that they earn a New York Times obituary the day after their death. IA Carol...