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Greetings! I hope everyone is having a great summer and enjoying “getting back to normal”…or whatever passes for normal these days. I don’t have any…
The Queens Gambit on Netflix has done a lot for promoting our beloved royal sport. The show has also triggered a flood of nostalgia.
US Chess offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen for normal business operations on July 6.
12-year-old Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra (Englishtown, NJ) is the youngest Grandmaster in history, subject to confirmation from FIDE, breaking the...
Two dimensions, three dimensions, less time or more: American GM Wesley So is playing elite chess across all boards.
In a special double-header, Jennifer interviews entrepreneur and organizer Judith Kiragu and chess patron Dr. Philip Mwashe on the origin story of… Read More »
Early attempts at these rules were too ambiguous for proper enforcement, and later attempts were made to provide clarity on dealing with repeat moves.
Portions of the uschess.org website are down. The problem is being worked on, and updates will be provided if further information becomes available.
The U.S. Amateur Team East, also known as the World Amateur Team or “Team East,” has been my favorite tournament ever since I was an eight-year-old...
The June edition of "Chess Underground" continues our season 3 theme, “Streamers”, with a sit-down with James Canty III. [audio]https://mcdn.podbean…