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US Chess Offices Closed Friday, July 4

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Results in at Junior High Champs: Peng Wins Clear in K-8, Four Way Tie in K-9

Shunkai Peng Shunkai Peng of Oregon took clear first in the K-8 Chess Championships held this weekend in Grapevine, Texas. He entered Championship...

Championship Sunday Set as Metpally & Peng Lead

Photo R Anderson Two players remain perfect in the Championship sections at the Junior High School Nationals in Grapevine, Texas. In the K-9, Jason...

Junior High Twitch Stream with Bartholomew and Foisor Kicks Off at 7 CT

As the action at the Junior High School Championships in Grapevine, Texas intensifies, our twitch stream kicks off. Starting in round five at 7 CT/8…

Round 4 Underway in Grapevine

Three rounds are complete at the 2019 National Junior High School Championships in Grapevine, Texas, and like the Texas weather in springtime, the...

From the Grapevine Junior High: Main Event Begins

The Main Event of the Junior High School National Championship kicked off on Friday, April 26 with an afternoon and evening round in two Championship…

Just the Rules: Making Rulebook Magic

Tim Just “That rule is stupid. I’ve played chess for 50 years now and always done it that way,” exclaimed the player that was warned for touching his…

NJH Off to Quick Start with Blitz and Bug

The 2019 National Junior High School Championship is off and running! The main event starts on Friday at 1pm, but there were lots of important side...

Open Call: US Chess Video Shoot for Boys & Girls, 4-8

US Chess is partnering on a new video project with Jenny Schweitzer. We are casting boys and girls (ages 4-8) as part of the process. If interested...

National Junior High Champs Kick Off in Texas with Bug & Blitz

The National Junior High School Chess Championships kick off in Grapevine, Texas with bughouse and blitz tournaments on Thursday, April 25th. The… Read More »