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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…

Liu, Colville Lead National High School (K-12) Championship Entering Final Day

And then there were two. After five rounds of play in Chicago for the 2026 National High School (K-12) Championship, only two players remain with...

2026 Scholar-Chessplayer Recipients Announced

The US Chess Federation (US Chess) and the U.S. Chess Trust (USCT), both independent 501(c)(3) organizations, are pleased to announce six recipients…

2026 National High School (K-12) Championship Begins with March Madness

To anybody complaining about the lack of upsets in this year’s March Madness, I suggest they follow the 2026 National High School (K-12) Chess...

2026 Candidates and Women’s Candidates Preview

The 2026 FIDE Candidates and Women’s Candidates tournaments begin on Sunday, March 29 in Paphos, Cyprus. Eight players compete in each event, with… Read More »

2026 National High School (K-12) Championship Preview!

This weekend, March 27 through 29, the US Chess National High School (K-12) Championship takes place in Chicago, IL! This national event features… Read More »

Wednesday Workout: 2026 American Cup

Today's puzzles come from the Elimination Bracket of the 2026 American Cup. See our coverage of this event here, and check out another batch of more…

SafeSport Experiencing Technical Difficulties

The U.S. Center for SafeSport ("SafeSport") is currently experiencing technical difficulties with their site, so users may not be able to sign up or…

Tactics Tuesday: 2026 American Cup

Today's puzzles come from the Elimination Bracket of the 2026 American Cup. See our coverage of this event here. Download our printable worksheet, or…

Missouri Wins 2026 President's Cup

March Madness always comes down to the final seconds, whether we’re talking about college basketball or college chess. This year’s President’s Cup… Read More »