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There is an entire rule devoted to half-point byes in our rulebook. There you will find directives on when to allow them and when not to allow them...
Updated Jan. 23, 2026 with a new version of this year's regulations. These new regulations include: 10.10.1 Special circumstances might require...
US Chess offices will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Our offices will reopen for regular business on Tuesday, September 2…
Registration for the 2025 National K-12 Grade Chess Championship, held December 12 through 14 in Spokane, WA is open now. Please visit our event hub…
This week's puzzles come from the 12th Washington International, covered last week on Chess Life Online. For more puzzles from this event, see...
This week's puzzles come from the 12th Washington International, covered last week on Chess Life Online. Download our printable worksheet, or solve...
Editor’s note: To the best of my knowledge, no games were broadcast for this tournament, and there are no official photos of the awards ceremony...
On August 14, 2025, the Chicago Police Department (CPD), in partnership with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation and Chicago Public Schools (CPS… Read More »
11 years after earning her final IM norm, 37-year-old American WGM Tatev Abrahamyan crossed 2400 FIDE for the first time to become eligible for the… Read More »
This week's puzzles look at some brilliant tactical moments from the 125th Annual U.S. Open. WGM Sabina Foisor's excellent coverage for Chess Life...

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