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Sindarov Abdusattorov
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 »
Woodward
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 »
Niemann arrives early for his game, with a large crowd gathered.
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 »
Webster
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 »
Playing hall
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 »
CC
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 »
Handshakes
You know 6/7? Well, did you know that over half (21 of 38) of our National K-12 Grade Champions and Co-Champions finished the year of “67” with a 6/7… Read More »
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