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Inside Story: Peter Doggers and The Chess Revolution

Editor's note: this story first appeared in the November 2024 issue of Chess Life …

Tactics Tuesday: 45th FIDE Olympiad, Pt. 4 (Pawn Power)

This week concludes a series of tactical highlights from the 45th FIDE Olympiad . All of our coverage of the American teams' double-podium finish is…

2024-2025 Scholastics Regulations

The Scholastic Council and the Executive Board have approved the 2024-2025 Scholastic Regulations. This year’s regulations can be found here...

Yip, Caruana Repeat as U.S. Champions

With his final-round victory over GM Sam Shankland, GM Fabiano Caruana joined IM Carissa Yip in repeating as U.S. Champion. Caruana’s 7/10 score was…

Wednesday Workout: 45th FIDE Olympiad, Pt. 4 (More Endgames)

This week's Wednesday Workout continues our series highlighting exciting moments from the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad , held last month in Budapest...

U.S. Champs: Yip Clinches Third Title, Alice Lee Makes Her Move

With a round to spare, IM Carissa Yip has won the 2024 U.S. Women’s Championship and the $35,000 first prize (plus a $5,000 winner’s bonus). GM...

Irene Fei Wins Gold at FIDE Pan-American School Chess Championship

Players from 19 federations across the Americas competed in the 2024 FIDE Pan-American School Chess Championship, held October 12 through 19 in...

US Chess Women's Program Awards 17 Grants

US Chess is pleased to announce 17 grant awards (up from seven last year) under the US Chess Women’s program. With support from the Saint Louis Chess…

Tactics Tuesday: 45th FIDE Olympiad, Pt. 3 (Loose Pieces Still Drop Off)

This week continues a series of tactical highlights from the 45th FIDE Olympiad . All of our coverage of the American teams' double-podium finish is…

Calm Day in the Open, but Carissa's Streak Broken in Round Nine

IM Carissa Yip’s perfect run ended yesterday after a fighting loss to FM Megan Lee. Her lead in the U.S. Women’s Championship was narrowed to “only… Read More »