May 2022

just the Rules by Tim Just
Without TDs (tournament directors) chess events would be a mess. Someone has to process those entries—though organizers (often the TD) can also crank...
Cover Stories with Chess Life #45
This month's guest on Cover Stories with Chess Life is... me.
One Move at a Time GM John Fedorowicz
For the May edition of One Move at a Time, US Chess Senior Director of Strategic Communication Dan Lucas sits down with GM John Fedorowicz, a member...
2022 National Elementary School Preview
This weekend, May 13-15, the National Elementary School (K-6) Championship takes place in Columbus, OH! This national event features some of the best...
Hans Niemann
Are we witnessing the emergence of a new contender for America’s top player? GM Hans Niemann has thrown down the gauntlet, winning two strong...
NYACC 2022
Registration is now open for the 2022 North American Youth Chess Championship, which will be held Aug. 9-14 at the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel in...
2022 May Chess Life Cover
GMs Abhimanyu Mishra (left) and Sam Sevian (right) took top honors at the 2022 Spring Classic. Our editor John Hartmann has on-the-scene reporting...
Brewington Hardaway
The 501(c)3 US Chess Federation’s 2022 National Middle School (K-8) Championship took place from April 28-May 1, 2022 at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and...
2022 NMS Round 5 Playing Hall
Yesterday evening, our competitors at the 2022 National Middle School Championship put on a display of fighting chess that re-shaped the standings...