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...
January 2024
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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...
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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...
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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...