June 2023

Guo
IM Arthur Guo earned his final GM norm in Budapest, Hungary, during the June 2023 First Saturday GM Norm tournament. The 2022 Denker co-champion...
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Atwell
Editor's note: This story first appeared in the June 2023 issue of Chess Life Magazine. Consider becoming a US Chess member for more content like this...
Alice
Editor's Note: This story first ran in the April 2023 issue of Chess Life Kids magazine. We are republishing it here now because, on June 11, 2023...
Wednesday Workout
This week's Wednesday Workout honors the life and games of FM Orest Popovych. As always, you are encouraged to download our printable worksheet and...
Popovych
American chess has lost a leading player of the latter 20th century. And this writer has lost one of his oldest friends. FIDE Master Orest Popovych...
Zatonskih
It's not uncommon for talented young chess players to travel the globe in search of tournaments that offer favorable chances of earning a coveted GM...
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Director of Operations Full Time, 40 hours/week (Exempt) St. Louis, Missouri (hybrid possible) Position Overview: Reporting to the Executive Director...
Nakamura
Headed into the last round of the 2023 Norway Chess tournament, held May 29 through June 9, White had to “win on demand” if he wanted to overtake his...
Zatonskih
We told you that no lead was safe! Heading into the rest day of the Saint Louis Chess Club’s Cairns Cup, the standings after five (or four — more on...
Jaclyn
“It is my wish and desire that the United States Chess Federation use this gift to establish a fund in my name and that the income generated therefrom...
u18
471 players from 35 states flocked to downtown Chicago for the 18th Annual KCF All-Girls National Championship. The tournament has taken place since...