National Events
29 players earned the honor of being named National (Co-)Champion in National Harbor, Maryland on Sunday, December 8. Across 13 sections (determined… Read More »
A record-setting field of more than 2,700 players from 45 states competed in National Harbor, Maryland, with champions crowned in 13 sections.
Editor's note: This article has been updated with photographs from the top boards of each section.The triple-round day is in the books at the 2024 K-… Read More »
2,700+ in National HarborMost chess players come to realize early on in their playing careers that they might never reach the “Super-GM” strength of… Read More »
With more than 2,700 players across 13 sections, this weekend’s 2024 K-12 Grade Championships in National Harbor, Maryland, promise to do more than… Read More »
US Chess tournaments have their rules. FIDE tournaments have their separate rules. And then we have the US Chess Scholastic Regulations, via the… Read More »
US Chess is seeking volunteers to assist at the 2024 National K-12 Grade Championships from December 5-8 in National Harbor, Maryland. If you’re a… Read More »
This week's Tactics Tuesday highlights some resourceful tactical moments from IM Carissa Yip's 2024 U.S. Women's Championship triumph last month in… Read More »
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With a round to spare, IM Carissa Yip has won the 2024 U.S. Women’s Championship and the $35,000 first prize (plus a $5,000 winner’s bonus). GM… Read More »