September 2026

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Following the conclusion of the 46th FIDE Olympiad ( see all our coverage here), our two weekly tactics worksheets resume this week with the first...
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Following the conclusion of the 46th FIDE Olympiad ( see all our coverage here), our two weekly tactics worksheets resume this week with the first...
CC
All US Chess Correspondence Chess (CC) players should be aware that a revised set of US Chess CC Rules come into effect on October 1, 2026. Once...
Olympiad
Both American teams finished one spot short of the podium when the 46 th FIDE Chess Olympiad came to an end Sunday afternoon in Samarkand, Uzbekistan...
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Team USA’s shot at gold took a significant hit in the Open after today’s 2½–1½ loss against hosts Uzbekistan in Round 9. The women’s team rebounded...
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Both USA teams enter Tuesday’s rest day after a tough couple of rounds, with the Open team tied for fourth at 10/12 and the Women’s team tied for 14...
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The US Chess server will be undergoing planned maintenance during the day on Tuesday, September 22, starting at 8 a.m. CDT, and likely continuing...
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US Chess is pleased to launch a program to support Affiliates who bring chess to students attending Title I schools for the 2026-2027 school year...
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US Chess is pleased to launch a program to support Affiliates who bring chess to students attending Title I schools for the 2026-2027 school year...
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US Chess is pleased to launch a program to support Affiliates who bring chess to students attending Title I schools for the 2026-2027 school year...
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Team USA suffered its first match loss in the Open today, losing 1½–2½ to Germany when GM Frederik Svane defeated GM Hans Niemann on Board 3 and GM...
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Both American teams currently boast 6/6 scores after three rounds of the 11-round 46 th FIDE Chess Olympiad. Of the 205 teams competing in the Open...