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Like many U.S. teams competing internationally we are not supported by our government but through private donations, fundraising, and… Read More »
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Image Photo by David Llada  Finishing in clear first… Read More »
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The Caveman Chess Festival featured three US Chess national championships: The U.S. Senior Open, the U.S. Junior Open, and the U.S. Blind Open… Read More »
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OAXTEPEC, MEXICO — After several years of prime travel locations (Dominican Republic, Medellín, Colombia, and Iguazu Falls, Brazil), FIDE Americas… Read More »
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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 »
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The Frank P. Samford, Jr. Chess Fellowship, marking its 40th annual award, has selected Grandmasters Andy Woodward of McKinney, Texas; Abhimanyu… Read More »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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