Posts categorized "News"
On March 10 the Candidates tournament to find a challenger for Magnus Carlsen will begin in the German capital Berlin. Of the eight players who will… Read More »
Are you a chess player and a scholar? If you're a US Chess member, and a high school junior or senior, please apply for the 2018 Scholar-Chessplayer… Read More »
Grandmaster Anatoly Lein US Chess Hall of Famer, Grandmaster and US Open Champion Anatoly Lein died on March 1, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio one week...… Read More »
BayAreaChess hosted another memorable US Amateur Team West Championship at the Santa Clara Convention Center this past President’s Day weekend.Read… Read More »
Francisco (Franc) Guadalupe retired December 31, 2017 after many years of service to US Chess. During his tenure, Franc filled many roles, but his...… Read More »
L-R: Benjamin Moon (who I nicknamed "Smooth"), Carter Peatman, Jonathan Hrach, and Vishal Balyan This year when US Chess contacted me about writing… Read More »
US Chess is seeking applicants for the positions of Heads of Delegation (HoD) and Coaches for upcoming FIDE International Youth events. The policy… Read More »
The US Chess office would like to remind members of the Invitational Requirements for selection to various national and international events...Read… Read More »
With the playoffs nearing and a highly-anticipated Super Saturday tomorrow, let's take a look at the leading teams, top players, and best games for… Read More »
A Chess Mom encourages her son at the K-12 Chess Championships, Photo Jim Doyle Behind every chess player there’s usually someone encouraging...Read… Read More »