All games in the Open were drawn today. I’m sure this was agreeable to GM Javokhir Sindarov, as it puts him that much closer to clinching his prize...
In Round 9, GM Javokhir Sindarov spoiled his chances to beat GM Matthias Bluebaum with one careless move. Would this throw off his chi and cause him…
With only five rounds to go, GM Javokhir Sindarov maintains his point-and-a-half lead in the 2026 FIDE Candidates tournament. He did, however, have...
Today's puzzles continue a series on the just-concluded 2026 National High School (K-12) Championship. All of our coverage from Chicago is available…
Round 8 of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus delivered another major shift. In the open event, GM Javokhir Sindarov continues his… Read More »
Today's puzzles continue a series on the just-concluded 2026 National High School (K-12) Championship. All of our coverage from Chicago is available…
The U.S. has a new WGM, thanks to the XVII Women’s Continental Chess Championship of the Americas, held in Lima, Peru from March 30 to April 6. 16...
What is this announcement? The USA will not send an official delegation to the 2026 Continental. Accordingly, US Chess will not be handling any...
It has been almost six months since news of GM Daniel Naroditsky’s death at age 29 shocked and saddened the chess world. As FM Mike Klein wrote in… Read More »
The relatively peaceful Round 7 did not shake up the standings in either section. Players mostly seemed content to play it safe entering the second...