Annotated Games
Races Remain Tight After Tense Second RoundWe are only two rounds into the four 2026 U.S. Junior and Senior Championship tournaments, and yet only… Read More »
Junior and Senior Championships Underway in St. LouisCan we squeeze a few more boards in? The 2026 U.S. Junior and Senior Chess Championships began… Read More »
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 »