JJ Lang
GM Elshan Moradiabadi and IM Viktor Matviishen lead the field with 6½/7, trailed closely by five GMs and two IMs a half-point behind. This pack… Read More »
With the first four rounds of the accelerated four-day schedule in the books, over 400 players are now competing in Rancho Mirage after day six. The… Read More »
The traditional schedule of the U.S. Open is more than halfway complete as we enter day six at Rancho Mirage. This can only mean one thing: it’s time… Read More »
The field nearly tripled in size yesterday as the six-day schedule of the U.S. Open kicked off with numerous titled players joining the fray. Playing… Read More »
Invitationals
After back-to-back double-round days in the invitationals, only one game remains before the champions are determined and the… Read More »
While things are still quiet at the top of the standings after two rounds of the traditional schedule of the 122nd Annual U.S. Open Chess… Read More »
The 122nd U.S. Open began Saturday with blitz, bughouse, and bombast. Oh, and the first of nine days of serious chess kicked off as well, with a seat… Read More »
Over Presidents Day Weekend, 332 chess players formed 79 teams in Schaumburg, just north of Chicago, Illinois for the 2022 U.S. Amateur Team North (… Read More »
We’ve all been there, haven’t we?
After pressing an advantage for several hours, we convince ourselves we missed our best chances and agree to a… Read More »
With only one round remaining, the race is heating up in Cherry Hill.
The race for second place, that is.
GM Aleksandr Lenderman now stands a full… Read More »