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The Altibox Norway Chess Tournament kicked off with victory for American Wesley So, who took down the blitz tournament, half a point ahead of fellow… Read More »
What makes Norway the self-proclaimed "World's Strongest Tournament"? The event will feature the reigning World Champion, the Challenger, 8 players… Read More »
US Chess Staff lunch in Crossville, TN On May 24, The US Chess Board and Staff recognized Red Nose Day, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness… Read More »
Rochelle Wu, Photo Jim Doyle The Women's Western Regional Championship took place last weekend at the Berkeley Chess School with 49 players,… Read More »
Just weeks after becoming the newly crowned US Champion, Sam Shankland won the 2018 Capablanca Memorial by a convincing 1.5 point margin.Read More »
You sit down to your assigned game with your new clock--the one that you just purchased at the tournament bookstore. You are not sure how to set it… Read More »
The US Chess School in New York in session! Photos by USCS founder IM Greg Shahade Over the board, we search for time, harmony, and space. In New… Read More »
Congratulations to Ju Wenjun, who became the 17th Women's World Champion on Friday, May 18!Read More »
Trailing by 2 points to Ju Wenjun at the halfway mark, Tan Zhongyi struck back in round 6 with a 125-move display of determination.Read More »
Nico Chasin gets into the zone for his final round game against Samarth Rao Bellayaru, Photo Eric Rosen Three players went into the final round of… Read More »

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