Michael Buss

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Check is in the Mail September2026: Enduring the King('s Gambit)
Check is in the MailThe King’s Gambit Declined is a chess opening that arises after 1. e4 e5 2. f4, when Black chooses not to accept White’s pawn… Read More »
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Check is in the Mail August 2026: Return of the King('s Gambit)
Check is in the MailThis month we take over the helm as Games Editor. Having recently lost as Black to a King’s Gambit Accepted (KGA) in a Golden… Read More »
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Check is in the Mail: USCF Absolute Championship Updates
USCF Absolute Championship Updates The 2023 edition finished play on February 28, 2024. ICCF CCM John Millett won his first Absolute championship… Read More »
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Check Is In The Mail: September 2022
Greetings! In this month’s issue we look at pushing the “b” pawn to open, either one square or two, from both sides of the board. I smiled when… Read More »
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