Annotated Games

The theme of this issue of Check is in the Mail is chess Combinations. All of the games are from 2024, end in a win (no draws), are NOT miniatures (… Read More »

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The BlitzFuel Invitational, held January 16 through 20,… Read More »

Editor's note: This story first appeared in the January 2025 issue of Chess Life. Consider becoming a US Chess member for more content… Read More »

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley A-team (UTRGV-A) took clear first at the 2025 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Championship (Pan-Am)… Read More »

The 2024 FIDE World Rapid Championship and Women's Championship concluded Saturday, December 28 after three days of action on Wall Street in… Read More »

Tsodikova Wins 2024 U.S. Senior Women’s Championship
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After two days and three rounds, WFM Natalya Tsodikova leads the 2024 U.S. Senior Women’s Championship with a perfect score. In round 1, as White,… Read More »

Editor's note: This article will be updated with more photos, and a selection of interviews can be found here.Return to UtahThe 2024 U.S. Senior… Read More »

18 for 18: 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes 18th Undisputed World Chess Champion
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The 2024 FIDE World Chess Championship match between GM Ding Liren and GM Gukesh Dommaraju is deadlocked at 6–6 as the players enter a pivotal… Read More »