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US Chess is happy to announce a new cycle of program grant funding to support efforts to educate, retain and promote women and girls in chess. These… Read More »
The 2023 FIDE World Chess Cup and Women's World Chess Cup are set to begin July 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Featuring 309 total players, the event will… Read More »
Examining the Elements, Part 1 Hello chess friends! This month’s column is the first in a series about the elements of chess analysis, using the… Read More »
Playing a chess tournament can be a serious time commitment. In addition to the time it takes to actually play the games, there’s also travel time...… Read More »
This past weekend, FM Erick Zhao won the US Cadet Championship for the top American players age 16 and under. Enjoy an especially challenging...Read… Read More »
FM Ruiyang Yan defeated FM Alice Lee in a playoff to win the 20th annual Susan Polgar Foundation (SPF) Girls Invitational hosted by Webster… Read More »
With the number of talented juniors aged 18 and under, there’s always the question of who the best super-junior is. The 2023 US Cadet Championship...… Read More »
Effective immediately, US Chess is publishing the names of US Chess members who have been sanctioned by our organization. This decision by the...Read… Read More »
Jennifer welcomes Bernice Wambui Gikandi to Ladies Knight. Bernice, at just 12 years old, is a rising star on and off the board. She’s the Global...… Read More »
June in Las Vegas is always a special time for chess players, with the National Open highlighting the numerous events comprising the Las Vegas Chess… Read More »

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