The 2023 FIDE World Youth Championships are underway in Montesilvano, Italy. The tournament features sections for under-18, under-16, and under-14 age...
November 2023
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This week's Tactics Tuesday goes back to the Scandinavian to explore Boden's Mate and related themes of sacrifices on c6 after Black castles queenside...
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The World Senior Chess Championship 2023 took place in Terrasini, Italy, with a championship for players age 50+, 65+, and a combined women’s section...
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This week's Wednesday Workout expands on our coverage of the 2023 FIDE Women's Grand Swiss. Reporting is available here and here, but there were too...
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Overview The 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss and Women’s Grand Swiss concluded on Sunday, November 5, after 11 rounds of competition in Douglas, Isle of Man...
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The December Inside Story recounts the life and playing career of Neil McKelvie, a New York master with attacking flair. As part of our editorial work...
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This week's Tactics Tuesday begins our series on the Scandinavian Defense as part of the Chess Life Kids Openings Project. Download our printable...
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In the October installment of Chess Underground, Pete and Gopal ask themselves the question: “What are the things you learned about chess after...
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US Chess has a new champion, and it is WGM Anjelina Belakovskaia. She won the inaugural U.S. Senior Women’s Championship with a score of 4½/5. Winning...
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Day two of the 2023 U.S. Women’s Senior Championship displayed some spirited fighting chess from the participants. Of the 18 games played over the...
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After more than four-and-a-half years of anticipation, the first round of the inaugural U.S. Senior Women’s Championship happened on November 3, 2023...
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The 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss and Women’s Grand Swiss are heading into their final weekend in Douglas, Isle of Man. The 11-round tournaments are not only...