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Adewumi
Races Remain Tight After Tense Second RoundWe are only two rounds into the four 2026 U.S. Junior and Senior Championship tournaments, and yet only… Read More »
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Junior and Senior Championships Underway in St. LouisCan we squeeze a few more boards in? The 2026 U.S. Junior and Senior Chess Championships began… Read More »
Sindarov Nakamura
In a typical summer, I would play in the National Open, in Las Vegas, the World Open, in Philadelphia, and other annual tournaments. This year I’m… Read More »
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Image 99 years ago, 16 nations sent their top players to London… Read More »
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Image Since 1924, countries from all over the world have… Read More »
World Youth
Editor’s note: This article was updated on June 29 with photos from the awards ceremony, more photos from WGM Katerina Nemcova, and information about… Read More »
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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 »
Zhou c King
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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