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...
June 2023
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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“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...
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471 players from 35 states flocked to downtown Chicago for the 18th Annual KCF All-Girls National Championship. The tournament has taken place since...