Annotated Games

Bryan Lin Earns First IM Norm, Stearman Moves Towards 2500, and More at NYC Chess Norms Invitational
It was an eventful Presidents Day weekend for a host of norm-seekers in New York, with the 21st NYC Chess Norms event producing its 51st total… Read More »

After four matches in Prague, the US Chess-sponsored USA team is a full point behind the leading teams from Italy and Kazakhstan after surrendering… Read More »

Editor's note: This story first appeared in the February 2025 issue of Chess Life magazine, and is re-published here with six additional annotated… Read More »

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… 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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