June 2021

Today’s guest on Cover Stories with Chess Life is the co-author of our June cover story on the 2020-2021 Candidates Tournament. No, it’s not me. It’s...
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For centuries, pawns could move forward two squares on their initial move. But the rules were debated when the move bypassed control of an enemy pawn.
US Chess Champion Grandmaster GM Wesley So
The reigning US Chess Champion once again met the World Champion at the end of a Champions Chess Tour event, but this time settles for second place.
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Results are in for the 2018 Electronic Knights Championships! Seven prizes meant one out of every 13 entries won cash, and two of the top finalists...
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We've been telling you about our new membership structure going into effect on June 1—and now June 1 is here. What does this mean for you? If you are...