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The 2017 National K-12 Championships underway in Orlando, Florida this week will forever be a fond memory. As a senior in high school, this time of… Read More »
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Praveen at the Denker Tournament of High School Champions in Virginia, Photo Jim Doyle
Praveen Balakrishnan (NJ),… Read More »
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Ethan Li appeared on the cover of the May Chess Life Magazine this year for his part in Summer Chess Academy for Talented Youth 's… Read More »
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Last week one of my favorite yearly events, the Spice Cup Open, concluded in Saint Louis, Missouri. With both Webster University and Saint Louis… Read More »
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Double Tandem Simul players from left to right: Naomi Bashkansky, Phiona Mutesi, Benjamin Mukumbya and Noah Fields, Photo Floyd English
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Since this heritage tournament was originally founded and first held in Berkeley, CA, bringing it back to this location was extremely important… Read More »
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This unexpected result left a wide open opportunity for Awonder Liang to clinch the championship, without even needing a playoff—if he could win his… Read More »
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Round 5 featured a key match-up: Emily Nguyen - the tournament leader entering the round - vs. Akshita Gorti - who trailed by half a point in clear… Read More »
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The US Junior Championship is an iconic part of US Chess. American players as prominent as Bobby Fischer, Hikaru Nakamura, and Ray Robson have all… Read More »
(NASHVILLE, TN) The United States Chess Federation (US Chess) and the U.S. Chess Trust are pleased to announce the winners of the 2017… Read More »