Posts categorized "News"
It’s Candidates season and GM Hikaru Nakamura is in the mix. This month, we have an exclusive interview with the grandmaster, record-breaking Twitch… Read More »
Greetings! With baseball season in full swing I thought I’d adopt a hardball theme for this month’s article. Leading off is this effort from the 2020… Read More »
In late April, nearly 400 girls from 33 states converged on Chicago, Illinois for the 17th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship, which...… Read More »
Judith (Judy) Misner, our Director of Administration, is retiring on May 27 after almost 52 years working for US Chess. She was hired on October 12… Read More »
Have you ever heard of "Secret Queen"? What happens when 36 pawns meet a chess set? How fast do you have to be to win a game of "Racing Kings"? What’… Read More »
The 14th Annual Open at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT provided an exciting event with strong competition, numerous upsets, and norm-hungry titled...… Read More »
As of May 16, 2022, US Chess is not requiring masks, COVID-19 vaccinations, or negative COVID-19 tests for any attendees at the 122nd Annual U.S.… Read More »
This month, Jennifer interviews her longtime friend, author, and chess coach Jessica Era Martin. Jessica is the founder of Over the Chessboard, a...… Read More »
On April 13-17, the 14th Annual Open at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT returned to over-the-board play after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID. This year’s… Read More »
FIDE, in conjunction with the Georgian Chess Federation and Georgian Chess Club, have announced that the FIDE World Cadets Chess Championships 2022… Read More »