US Chess

Five invitational events for national championships will deliver new crowns Wednesday, alongside the 121st U.S. Open in Cherry Hill, NJ.

The US Chess Executive Board passed the following motion 7-0 affecting the U.S. Open mask policy:
In view of the recent CDC guidance on use of… Read More »

The updated ratings supplement files for August have been generated and posted. If you previously downloaded a copy of the August Ratings… Read More »

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Jen Shahade with Katherine Zhuge, Nashville 2019
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GMs Gregory Kaidanov and Hans Niemann, and IM Annie Wang each scored full points on an otherwise peaceful Thursday to take control of their events.

GM Hans Moke Niemann holds a slight lead in the U.S. Junior Championship, while the Girls Championship is proving a slugfest atop its standings.

Chess history will be made this year at induction ceremonies recognizing seven exceptional contributors to the iconic game as the newest members of… Read More »

The Connecticut 20-year-old scored a big win over GM Nicolas Checa Sunday, while the only IM in the Senior field has won twice in a row.

Randy Bauer, Kevin Pryor, and John C. Fernandez elected to US Chess Executive Board

US Chess announces the publication of an updated bidding guide for US Chess National Events.
This document can always be accessed from… Read More »