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46th Olympiad: Both American Teams Start Strong

Both American teams currently boast 6/6 scores after three rounds of the 11-round 46^th FIDE Chess Olympiad. Of the…

Volunteers Wanted for 2026 National Elementary School Championships

US Chess is seeking volunteers to assist at the 2026 National Elementary School Championships from April 30 through May 3 in Baltimore, MD. If you’re…

Candidates Round 14: Vaishali!!!

In the final round of the 2026 FIDE Candidates, the Open and Women’s each delivered two decisive games and two draws, but all of the drama was in the…

Wednesday Workout: 21st KCF All-Girls, Pt. 1

Today's exercises begin a series on the just-concluded 21st Annual KCF All-Girls Championship, held April 10 through 12 in Chicago. Check out our… Read More »

Candidates Round 13: Sindarov Clinches, Assaubayeva Catches Vaishali as Zhu Stumbles

GM Javokhir Sindarov completed his historic run at the 2026 FIDE Candidates, winning the event with a round to spare. The 20-year-old will challenge…

Tactics Tuesday: 21st Annual KCF All-Girls Championship, Pt. 1

Today's exercises begin a series on the just-concluded 21st Annual KCF All-Girls Championship, held April 10 through 12 in Chicago. Check out our… Read More »

21st KCF All-Girls National Breaks Records With Over 600 Attendees

The 21 st Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) All-Girls National Chess Championship broke its own attendance record with a total of 601 girls competing...

Candidates Round 12: Zhu Catches Vaishali, Sindarov Sails

With the end of the 2026 FIDE Candidates and Women’s Candidates tournaments approaching, players who are no longer in contention for first place seem…

Candidates Round 11: Sindarov, Vaishali Solidify Leads

All games in the Open were drawn today. I’m sure this was agreeable to GM Javokhir Sindarov, as it puts him that much closer to clinching his prize...

Candidates Round 10: Sindarov Further Cements Lead, Assaubayeva Jolts Zhu Out of First

In Round 9, GM Javokhir Sindarov spoiled his chances to beat GM Matthias Bluebaum with one careless move. Would this throw off his chi and cause him…

Candidates Round 9: Vaishali, Zhu Lead as Giri Emerges

With only five rounds to go, GM Javokhir Sindarov maintains his point-and-a-half lead in the 2026 FIDE Candidates tournament. He did, however, have...

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