Top American Players
OAXTEPEC, MEXICO — After several years of prime travel locations (Dominican Republic, Medellín, Colombia, and Iguazu Falls, Brazil), FIDE Americas… Read More »
In Las Vegas, everything is a capital-E Event. So, it’s fitting that, every June, the National Open isn’t just a tournament, but instead, just one… Read More »
The Frank P. Samford, Jr. Chess Fellowship, marking its 40th annual award, has selected Grandmasters Andy Woodward of McKinney, Texas; Abhimanyu… Read More »
The Frank P. Samford Jr. and Frank Samford III Chess Fellowships are pleased to announce the 40th consecutive annual awards. The fellowships were… Read More »
Today's exercises come from the just-concluded 2026 FIDE World Senior Team Championship, where USA and USA Women each won gold medals. For more… Read More »
Both official USA teams won gold medals in the 50+ section of the 2026 World Senior Team Championship. Team USA won gold with a 7½/9 score (six wins… Read More »
Today's exercises come from the just-concluded 2026 FIDE World Senior Team Championship. Stay tuned tomorrow for a full report on this event, as well… Read More »
With five rounds in the books at the 2026 World Senior Team Chess Championship, Team USA has scored 4½/5 points and shares the lead — with the… Read More »
In the final round of the 2026 FIDE Candidates, the Open and Women’s each delivered two decisive games and two draws, but all of the drama was… Read More »
GM Javokhir Sindarov completed his historic run at the 2026 FIDE Candidates, winning the event with a round to spare. … Read More »