January 2024

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During the holiday period, US Chess announced our revised Safe Play Policy that went into effect on January 1, 2024. The US Chess Executive Board...
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US Chess is receiving messages that the ratings system server is unreachable. This likely means The Tournament Director/ Affiliate Area (TD/A) and the...
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Editor's note: This story first appeared in the January 2024 issue of Chess Life Magazine. Consider becoming a US Chess member for more content like...
Wednesday Workout
This week, we continue our series on the 2023 World Rapid and Blitz and Women's World Rapid and Blitz championships, with a particular focus on...
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US Chess offices will be closed Monday, January 15 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All Tournament Life Announcements (TLAs) and email...
Tactics Tuesday
This week's Tactics Tuesday returns to the 2023 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz and Women's World Rapid and Blitz championships to highlight a number of...
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Editor's note: An earlier version of this article mistakenly omitted Georgia Tech University-A as winner of the "Division II" prize. The team's...
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A number of high-profile tournaments took place around Christmastime both domestically and internationally. Between the holidays and coverage of FIDE...
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Hello chess friends! This month’s column was inspired by a reader! Matthew Brodhead sent in his game against John Cissik, and analyzing his game gave...
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This month's Wednesday Workout will highlight a number of games played at the 2023 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz and Women's Rapid and Blitz...
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You love the game of chess. You want to pass your passion onto your children. Some parents are not die-hard lovers of the royal game, but they are die...
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US Chess is pleased to announce that DeVaughn Croxton has joined the US Chess team as Director of Programs. The Director of Programs will advance the...