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Perhaps GM Alexander Shabalov should consider moving to Philadelphia. Alex Shabalov Shabalov has played in 16 Liberty Bell Opens and cashed in 14 of…
UPDATE: February 4, 3:30 p.m. CST: Full functionality has been restored to the website. US Chess apologizes for the inconvenience to our members...
Alexandra Botez's exciting Saturday match series in partnership with US Chess Women continues on February 1st with a blitz match against Anna… Read More »
When I think of a rumble I think instantly of pro wrestling or West Side Story. Scholastic chess does not come to mind, until recently. In the words…
Hi, I’m Wyatt Pak, and I’m here to provide some commentary on my final game at the 2019 Grade Nationals. Wyatt Pak (photo Ana Vivas) First, let me… Read More »
Fabiano Caruana was the runaway winner of the 2020 Tata Steel Masters, scoring an outstanding 10/13 (+7) to finish a full two points ahead of Magnus…
Can you remember the last time you played in an open tournament reserved for players rated 2400+? Playing such strong events is like swimming in a...
The 1st World Chess Paralympiad 2020 will be held in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia from July 28-August 5, 2020. See FIDE’s news release here https://fide...
A limited amount of space is now available in our tournament program books for the three US Chess spring national championships: 2020 National High...
As the Women's World Championship ended in a thrilling finale, giving Grandmaster Ju Wenjun her third title, young American IM Carissa Yip took time…