Mechanics' regular Erika Malykin showing the fun and excitement of the US Amateur Team Championship.

The winning team BCS (Best Chess School) accepting their awards! Left to right: Ben Lemkin, IM Ladia Jirasek, Mechanics' Institute Chess Director Abel Talamantez, IM Gabriel Bick, FM Rayan Taghizadeh, and General Manager of Youth Outreach and Events

The final table battle for the championship in round 6.

20 boards were broadcast via DGT and brought to life by our commentating team of GM Nick de Firmian and FM Paul Whitehead. Pictured here are FM Jim Eade, FM Paul Whitehead and Assistant Chief TD Reka Sztaray.