Annotated Games
Manhattan’s Marshall Chess Club is one of the country’s most storied chess clubs. Entering the building, you’re surrounded by history both recent and… Read More »
Welcome to the February issue of Check is in the Mail.From Michael Buss, US Chess Correspondence Coordinator: "Congratulations to our editor, Jeffrey… Read More »
After 13 rounds and over two weeks of competition, GMs Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Andy Woodward are the 2026 Tata Steel champions.… Read More »
If a large chunk of the country has to be snowed in for a second consecutive weekend, at least it coincides with the end of Tata Steel. It will even… Read More »
Headed into the second rest day, GM Andy Woodward still holds a share of the lead at Tata Steel in the Challengers section. GM Hans Niemann scored… Read More »
GM Hans Niemann is in a three-way tie for first place with 3½/5 entering the first rest day of the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee. The famous… Read More »
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The four winners from… Read More »
Webster University A (Webster-A) won the Open section of the 2026 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championships with a 5½/6 score, giving Webster… Read More »
The air in the Times Square Marriott Marquis was ionized with anxiety on January 3 and 4 for the New York Metro Scholastic Chess Championships.… Read More »
Happy New Year!This year will mark the first time since I took on the role of editor for Check is in the Mail that we plan to provide an issue every… Read More »