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Gender and the President's Cup: A Statistical Analysis

Introduction by Dr. Alexey Root, WIM: Since 2001, the…

Jeffery Xiong Leading Chess.com Isle of Man International with 2900+ Performance

17-year-old Jeffery Xiong is currently tied for the lead at the star-studded chess.com Isle of Man Chess International Open with 4.5/5. His...

GM Pontus Carlsson Matches Business and Kids on Whirlwind New Orleans Trip

Grandmaster Pontus Carlsson of Sweden visited New Orleans for a whirlwind trip to inspire young people and advance his latest project, Business Meets…

Jessica Lauser is U.S. Blind Champion, First Woman to Capture Title

Left to right: V. Alverson (with Elijah); R. Kownacki (volunteer); J. Homme; S. De Joseph; A. Pietrolungo; J. Lauser; B. Leverett (volunteer); D...

Can You Calculate Like a US Olympiad Team Member?

This year's Olympiad featured a riveting fight by the U.S. Women's team and a tie for 1st (winning Silver by tiebreaks) by the U.S. Open team. Test...

Real Sports on HBO with Bryant Gumbel Features "Gateway to Chess" on October 23

A preview for the HBO Real Sports episode can be viewed on YouTube. SAINT LOUIS (October 22, 2018) — REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, TV’s most-… Read More »

Simona Nayberg: World Youth Spotlight

Simona Nayberg at the World Youth, currently underway, wearing jacket by sponsor Two Sigma 15-year-old Simona Nayberg is currently competing at the...

Information for TDs Applying to Work at US Chess National Events

The US Chess Federation currently organizes up to five events every year: National High School (K-12) Championship National Middle School (K-8)...

Greece, "Amazing So Far" as 29-Player Delegation Begins Battle for Medals

Our World Youth delegation has arrived in Halkidiki, Greece, Photo Grant Oen 29 young Americans are battling in Halkidiki, Greece at the World Youth…

The Adventures of Eric and Kostya Part 2: Momentos Memorables en Benasque

Intro by Eric Rosen After getting a strong dose of chess and beach at the FISCA Open, Kostya and I trekked our way west for the Benasque Open. With...