May 2024

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Reminder: Effective June 1, 2024, all US Chess-certified Tournament Directors (TDs) must have completed the authorized core training from the U.S...
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The 2024 Summer Chess Classic began Tuesday, May 28 at the Saint Louis Chess Center (SLCC). Featuring two ten-player Round Robins of classical chess...
Wednesday Workout
This week's Wednesday Workout takes a trip to Atlanta as we continue our series from the spring scholastic championship season. Download our printable...
Tactics Tuesday
This week's Tactics Tuesday concludes our series from the 2024 scholastic championship season. Download our printable worksheet or solve along with...
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US Chess is pleased to announce the launch of a new online chess club specifically for women and girls, hosted on Chess.com! This exciting initiative...
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While he might be a few years away from qualifying for the U.S. Senior Championship, 32-year-old American GM Sam Shankland was the "old man out" atop...
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Checkmate Your Membership Dues: Grouper and US Chess Join Together! Element3 Health has transformed into Grouper—new name, same mission: promoting...
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US Chess offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day, and will reopen for normal business operations on Tuesday, May 28. All...
Wednesday Workout
We continue our series of puzzles from the scholastic season with the second installment from the 2024 National Elementary School Championship in...
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In the first CLO report posted about the National Middle School Championship, we wrote the following: "It is also worth noting — and celebrating —...
Tactics Tuesday
We continue our series of puzzles from the scholastic season with the second installment from the 2024 National Elementary School Championship in...
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We often are told of ways the chess of today's great players differs from their predecessors. With superior defensive technique, opening knowledge...