April 2026

2026 NES
This weekend, May 1 through 3, the US Chess National Elementary School Championships take place in Baltimore, MD! This national event features some of...
Heisman
US Chess is accepting nominations for the Dan Heisman Award for Excellence in Chess Instruction. This annual award recognizes a chess instructor who...
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Today's exercises come from the just-concluded 2026 FIDE World Senior Team Championship, where USA and USA Women each won gold medals. For more...
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Both official USA teams won gold medals in the 50+ section of the 2026 World Senior Team Championship. Team USA won gold with a 7½/9 score (six wins...
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Today's exercises come from the just-concluded 2026 FIDE World Senior Team Championship. Stay tuned tomorrow for a full report on this event, as well...
team usa
With five rounds in the books at the 2026 World Senior Team Chess Championship, Team USA has scored 4½/5 points and shares the lead — with the Italian...
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Today's exercises continue a series on the just-concluded 21st Annual KCF All-Girls Championship, held April 10 through 12 in Chicago. Check out our...
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Today's exercises continue a series on the just-concluded 21st Annual KCF All-Girls Championship, held April 10 through 12 in Chicago. Check out our...
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Call for Applications – Maurice Ashley Fellowship Applications are open for the Maurice Ashley Fellowship, with a submission deadline of June 1. This...
2026 NES
US Chess is seeking volunteers to assist at the 2026 National Elementary School Championships from April 30 through May 3 in Baltimore, MD. If you’re...
Vaishali and mom
In the final round of the 2026 FIDE Candidates, the Open and Women’s each delivered two decisive games and two draws, but all of the drama was in the...
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Today's exercises begin a series on the just-concluded 21st Annual KCF All-Girls Championship, held April 10 through 12 in Chicago. Check out our full...