US 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 EndToday was the day when three became one: The 7-day, 5-day, and 4-day schedules of the 126th U.S. Open… Read More »
126th U.S. Open and Invitationals Ramp UpThe first double-round day is in the books at the 126th U.S. Open in Grand Rapids, MI. Players in the… Read More »
126th U.S. Open Begins in MichiganThe official motto of Grand Rapids, MI is the Latin phrase motu viget, which translates as “strength in activity.”… Read More »
Our rulebook is a huge document filled with a ton of rules that the typical wood-pusher rarely has contact with. Some of those regulations simply act… Read More »
Getting a new rule into the rulebook — or revising an old time rule — can take different paths before they are considered by the Delegates at their… Read More »
Attention US Chess Delegates:Please submit your Advance Delegate Motions (ADMs) for the 2026 Advance Agenda by May 8, 2026 by 5 p.m. EDT. Use… Read More »
This week's puzzles look at some brilliant tactical moments from the 125th Annual U.S. Open. WGM Sabina Foisor's excellent coverage for Chess Life… Read More »