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Hundreds of children set to compete in California’s most prestigious youth chess tournament! WHAT: The annual Susan Polgar National Open Championship… Read More »
Sid Banik, Albert Lu, Cameron Wheeler, Alvin Kong (from left to right), Photo Kerrie Utsumi The US Amateur Team West held in Santa Clara, California… Read More »
Sevan Muradian, an innovative and respected organizer from the Chicago area, died unexpectedly at 40 years old on February 17, 2016. Sevan was an...… Read More »
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE US CHESS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EVENTS Summary The US Chess Federation (US Chess) is accepting applications for the position… Read More »
Academy took first place in the World Amateur Team, also known as the US Amateur Team East. The Komodo Dragons, ChessNYC All Stars, and Wei Yi also… Read More »
My first reaction to Fischer: Move by Move by Cyrus Lakdawala, was one of anticipation. Fischer is one of my favorite players to study. His games are… Read More »
Kinzie Chess Team, winners of the K-9 championship team prize at the Greater Chicago K-12, Photo: Betsy Carina Dynako For chess fans, it's easy to...… Read More »
The Parsippany, New Jersey, Hilton is again packed to the alcoves with chess squads as the biggest team tournament in the world is in full swing...… Read More »
Three of the most anticipated events on the National calendar kick off this weekend from February 13-15: the US Amateur Team East, West and South.… Read More »
For Adia Onyango, the way to get better at chess — and in other areas of life — is through challenges. So late last year, the chess instructor from… Read More »

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