October 2023

tokhirjonova
At the end of a period in most sports, athletes are eager to score going into the intermission: maybe even a buzzer-beater. The 2023 U.S. and U.S...
Robson versus Mishra
Three rounds of the 2023 U.S. and U.S. Women's Championships are in the books, but we have already seen a lot of incredible games! Saturday's third...
niemann
Another round is in the books at the 2023 U.S. Championships and we’ve been treated to some cutting tactical blows and positional masterpieces. In the...
zatonskih
Every year, a dozen each of America’s top men and women flock to the Saint Louis Chess Club (SLCC) to play in the U.S. Championships, an invitational...
Just the Rules logo
Three multiple choice goodies flavored with a touch of astonishment. The solutions are at the end of the column. 1. Bending the Rules? You could see...
champs
The 2023 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women's Championship begin Thursday, October 5, at the Saint Louis Chess Club. The 11-round Round Robins offer a...
Wednesday Workout
Readers who have been following our coverage of the 2023 FIDE World Junior Championships might recognize some (but not all!) of the positions from the...
2023NorthAmericaJunior
The 2023 North American Junior Chess Championships, Open U-20 and Girls U-20, will be held December 19-23, 2023 at the Washington Dulles Marriott...
correspondence chess
Hello chess friends! This month’s column is dedicated to Abraham Wilson of Mililani, Hawaii, a long-time competitor in the Absolute Championships and...
Tactics Tuesday
This week's Tactics Tuesday honors the late IM Jeremy Silman, one of America's preeminent chess instructors. Download our printable worksheet or solve...
yip et al
Top-seeded Americans GM Hans Niemann and IM Carissa Yip were both playing with a chance for first in the final round of the 2023 FIDE World Junior...
2023 North American Youth
Registration is now open for the North American Youth Chess Championship 2023. This international event, organized by the Confederation of Chess for...