Posts categorized "National events"

This weekend, March 31 through April 2, the US Chess National High School (K-12) Championship takes place in Washington D.C.! This national event...… Read More »
After a week of play, it was finally time for the American Cup to come to an end. But first, in each section, the winner of the elimination bracket… Read More »
A defining characteristic of the American Cup that distinguishes it from a normal knockout tournament is its double elimination format, where players… Read More »
REGISTRATION FOR THE MAIN TOURNAMENT WILL BE CAPPED AT 1,700 PLAYERS This number represents the seating limit we have available between the two...… Read More »
The pressure is increasing at the American Cup as the rounds progress, and the players are handling this very impressively. In the champion’s bracket… Read More »
As the American Cup progresses, it is becoming clear who is in their best form. The semifinals of the champion's bracket saw GMs Hikaru Nakamura and… Read More »
We all know that, after the Ides of March, that’s when the madness happens. But the NCAA won’t have the only brackets worth looking at, because this… Read More »
What is the purpose of this announcement? This announcement outlines changes that US Chess is making to its normal event operations at the 2023...… Read More »
It is quite impressive how the US Amateur East Team manages over 300 teams every year, but until Heisenberg gets dethroned, the US Amateur Team North… Read More »
The second annual American Cup kicks off Friday, March 17, at the Saint Louis Chess Club. The tournament features 16 of the top US players competing… Read More »