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Editor's note: This story first appeared in the November 2023 issue of Chess Life Magazine. Consider becoming a US Chess member for more content like…
US Chess offices will be closed beginning at noon CST on Wednesday, November 22 for Thanksgiving. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. CST on Monday...
This week's Wednesday Workout returns to Douglas, Isle of Man for the second installment of tactics from the Grand Swiss. Download our printable...
The 2023 FIDE World Youth Championships are underway in Montesilvano, Italy. The tournament features sections for under-18, under-16, and under-14… Read More »
This week's Tactics Tuesday goes back to the Scandinavian to explore Boden's Mate and related themes of sacrifices on c6 after Black castles… Read More »
The World Senior Chess Championship 2023 took place in Terrasini, Italy, with a championship for players age 50+, 65+, and a combined women’s section…
This week's Wednesday Workout expands on our coverage of the 2023 FIDE Women's Grand Swiss. Reporting is available here and here, but there were too…
Overview The 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss and Women’s Grand Swiss concluded on Sunday, November 5, after 11 rounds of competition in Douglas, Isle of Man...
The December Inside Story recounts the life and playing career of Neil McKelvie, a New York master with attacking flair. As part of our editorial… Read More »
This week's Tactics Tuesday begins our series on the Scandinavian Defense as part of the Chess Life Kids Openings Project. Download our printable...