Reminder: Effective June 1, 2024, all US Chess-certified Tournament Directors (TDs) must have completed the authorized core training from the U.S...
May 2024
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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...
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This week's Wednesday Workout takes a trip to Atlanta as we continue our series from the spring scholastic championship season. Download our printable...
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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...
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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 —...
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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...