Instruction

Just the Rules: Old School and New School Cheating

Image Cheating in chess has been around for a long time.… Read More »

GM Elshan Moradiabadi at the 2022 U.S. Open. Photo: Mark Cieslikowski

Grandmaster Versus Amateurs - Lessons from the 2022 U.S. Open

One of the best things about the U.S. Open is that it is one section. No masters and above section, and no U1600 group — instead, it’s all-play-all,… Read More »

Make Your Move, March 2022 - Tactics VI and VII

Puzzles #6 and #7 of 9. This month's puzzles are all taken from the 2021 World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Warsaw, Poland. Sharpen your tactical… Read More »

Make Your Move, March 2022 - Tactics III and IV

Puzzles #3 and #4 of 9. This month's puzzles are all taken from the 2021 World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Warsaw, Poland. Sharpen your tactical… Read More »

US Chess Girls Club Invited to "Judit Polgar vs. The World"

The US Chess Girls Club has been invited to compete against Grandmaster Judit Polgar for a special simul event, “Judit Polgar vs. the World” at 9 a.m… Read More »

Chess Educator Karel van Delft Uses Science to Inspire

Image On Feb. 22, the University of Texas at Dallas honored… Read More »

Make Your Move, March 2022 - Tactics I and II

This month's puzzles are all taken from the 2021 World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Warsaw, Poland. Sharpen your tactical skills and improve your… Read More »

US Chess Accepting Nominations for Dan Heisman Award for Excellence in Chess Instruction

Deadline approaching! The deadline for nominations is May 23, 2022 at 5 p.m. CT. US Chess is accepting nominations for the Dan Heisman Award for… Read More »