The September edition of The Chess Underground assesses the idea of “Do No Harm,” stemming from an earlier discussion on the podcast. Host Pete...
September 2022
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Greetings! We welcome Robert Irons as our new editor! Robert writes: "I am 63 years old and I live in Heyworth, Illinois (south of Chicago, near...
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Host Jennifer Shahade and guest WIM Luciana Morales talk about her origin story in chess, her work to bring more girls into the game, and the new...
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UPDATE: Tuesday (November 1) is the first early registration deadline - Don't miss out on a reduced entry fee! US Chess announces the 2022-23 National...
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Position Title: Program Coordinator Department: Programs FLSA: Non-Exempt, 20 hours/week Reports to: Women’s Program Director Location: St. Louis...
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Position Title: Member Services Associate Department: Membership FLSA: Non-Exempt, 40 hours/week Reports to: Director, Member Services Location: St...
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The world of chess engines took a dramatic turn in 2017 when AlphaZero, with just a few hours of self-training, became the strongest chess playing...
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F. Woodrow "Woody" Harris, who was US Chess Secretary from 1984-1987, has died at age 65 in Emporia, Virginia. His death was reported in the Emporia...
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US Chess is pleased to launch the 2022-2023 program that supports affiliates who bring chess to students attending Title I schools. This program is...
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One of the best things about the U.S. Open is that it is one section. No masters and above section, and no U1600 group — instead, it’s all-play-all...
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January 5th to 8th, the Corporate Esports Association will host the 2023 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship as well as the first...