Sinquefield Cup Begins with a b5 Bang for Anand
The seventh annual Sinquefield Cup began on August 17th at the Saint Louis Chess Club, with twelve of the top players in the World competing…
Berkeley Summer IM tournament Underway with Ten Female Players
An IM norm tournament (August 16-20) is underway at the Berkeley Chess Club with ten strong female competitors, including seven-time US Champion Irina Krush, who…
Annie Wang Earns IM Title & GM Norm in Bolivia [UPDATED]
16-year-old Annie Wang won the Pan-American Under 20 Championship to secure a gold medal, IM title and GM norm. This article is now updated with Annie’s favorite game from the event, with annotations.
120th US Open Kicks off August in Orlando
UPDATE 8/3: For those playing in the National Senior Tournament of Champions – please note that the opening ceremony starts at 2pm in Salon 5-6. This…
US Chess Women’s Program Grant Recipients Announced
US Chess is delighted to announce the recipients of the US Chess Women’s Program Grant, funded by a generous gift in partnership with the Saint…
Ladies Knight with Charlotte Clymer [PODCAST]
Writer, army veteran, social media influencer and US Chess member Charlotte Clymer joins Jennifer Shahade on Ladies Knight live from Las Vegas, where Charlotte participated in her first women’s event, the US Women’s Open. Charlotte and Jennifer talk about Charlotte’s experience in the Armed Forces Championships, how to make chess more inclusive and why every chess game is like a movie.
Star Studded Senior, Junior, Girls Champs Begin in Saint Louis
A star studded trio of events begin in Saint Louis on July 11 at 1 PM CT, the U.S. Senior Championship, the U.S. Junior Champs and…
Ladies Knight with US Women’s Open Champ Megan Lee [PODCAST]
The newest episode of Ladies Knight features host Jennifer Shahade in conversation with our new U.S. Women’s Open Champion, Megan Lee. Jennifer interviews Megan live from the Las Vegas Chess Festival. Lee is a 22-year-old graduate from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Megan Lee, 22-year-old Maker, Wins U.S. Women’s Open
Megan Lee, a 22-year-old designer & inventor based in the Seattle area, won the U.S. Women’s Open with 4.5/5. Megan defeated the 2018 champion in…
U.S. Senior, U.S. Junior & Junior Girls Fields Announced, July 10-20 in Saint Louis
SAINT LOUIS (June 10, 2019) – This summer marks a hallmark first for Saint Louis, America’s Chess Capital, as the Saint Louis Chess Club will host…
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