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Four Lead with U.S. Championship Spot on the Line Our week in the Great Lakes State comes to a close today as the final round of the 126 th U.S. Open…
After four and a half days of varying schedules, Friday night’s Round 7 at the 126th U.S. Open, in Grand Rapids, Mich., saw all the players merge… Read More »
Illinois Wins Top State as Invitationals End Today was the day when three became one: The 7-day, 5-day, and 4-day schedules of the 126 th U.S. Open...
Meeting in the Middle Any chessplayer who has lost 20 minutes on the clock while analyzing a position for what felt like 20 seconds can tell you that…
This week's puzzles continue our series on the just-concluded 2026 U.S. Junior and Senior Championships, held earlier this month at the Saint Louis...
126th U.S. Open and Invitationals Ramp Up The first double-round day is in the books at the 126 th U.S. Open in Grand Rapids, MI. Players in the...
This week's puzzles continue our series on the just-concluded 2026 U.S. Junior and Senior Championships, held earlier this month in St. Louis. Day-by…
126th U.S. Open Begins in Michigan The official motto of Grand Rapids, MI is the Latin phrase motu viget, which translates as “strength in activity… Read More »
The US Chess Federation is pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Award recipients. Congratulations to all of these individuals and organizations who… Read More »
The 126th Annual U.S. Open Chess Championship begins Monday, August 3 at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, MI. Here is a primer of...