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...
March 2023
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...