March 2023

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It was decided at the 2022 Annual Meeting in Rancho Mirage, California, to amend US Chess's Bylaws (DM 22-22). This means that the total number of...
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Flash #HSChessChamps Announcement: We can now accommodate up to 1,780 players. If you are on site and want to register, come to Chess Control in Coats...
Isabelle Choko and Jennifer Shahade in Paris, Photo Chandler Toffa
Ladies Knight host Jennifer Shahade had the opportunity this Winter to meet an epic guest: Holocaust Survivor and 1956 French Women’s Chess Champion...
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This weekend, March 31 through April 2, the US Chess National High School (K-12) Championship takes place in Washington D.C.! This national event...
Wednesday Workout
This week's Wednesday Workout celebrates the games of reigning and two-time U.S. Women's Champion WGM/FM Jennifer Yu. Many of these positions are...
Lee and Krush
After a week of play, it was finally time for the American Cup to come to an end. But first, in each section, the winner of the elimination bracket...
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A defining characteristic of the American Cup that distinguishes it from a normal knockout tournament is its double elimination format, where players...
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REGISTRATION FOR THE MAIN TOURNAMENT WILL BE CAPPED AT 1,700 PLAYERS This number represents the seating limit we have available between the two...
Naka watches Lee Krush
The pressure is increasing at the American Cup as the rounds progress, and the players are handling this very impressively. In the champion’s bracket...
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Welcome to "One Move at a Time," the show where we highlight people and organizations that are advancing our US Chess mission statement to "Empower...
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Registration is now open for the FIDE World Cadet & Youth, Rapid & Blitz Championships 2023. The international event, organized by FIDE and the...
Tokhirjonova Krush
As the American Cup progresses, it is becoming clear who is in their best form. The semifinals of the champion's bracket saw GMs Hikaru Nakamura and...