Annotated Games
In a typical summer, I would play in the National Open, in Las Vegas, the World Open, in Philadelphia, and other annual tournaments. This year I’m… Read More »
For the Semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence — the nation’s capital welcomed visitors from all… Read More »
My Journey to ItalyI spent years dreaming about having the opportunity to play chess on a global stage. I imagined what it would feel like to see the… Read More »
A note from Michael D. Buss, US Chess Correspondence Coordinator: With this issue, we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Jeff French for… Read More »
The 2026 FIDE World Cadet Cup was held June 15 through 28 in Batumi, Georgia. 662 players competed across the six sections (Under-12, Under-10, and… Read More »
Editor’s note: This article was updated on June 29 with photos from the awards ceremony, more photos from WGM Katerina Nemcova, and information about… Read More »
The Caveman Chess Festival featured three US Chess national championships: The U.S. Senior Open, the U.S. Junior Open, and the U.S. Blind Open… Read More »
OAXTEPEC, MEXICO — After several years of prime travel locations (Dominican Republic, Medellín, Colombia, and Iguazu Falls, Brazil), FIDE Americas… Read More »
In Las Vegas, everything is a capital-E Event. So, it’s fitting that, every June, the National Open isn’t just a tournament, but instead, just one… Read More »