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Ratings and Ratings Reports Issues (9/27)

We are undergoing some technical difficulties related to tournament report uploads and ratings. All other US Chess functions should be working.…

Krush Repeats, Nakamura Survives in American Cup Grand Finals

After a week of play, it was finally time for the American Cup to come to an end. But first, in each section, the winner of the elimination bracket… Read More »

All Tension and No Rest as So and Lee Win Elimination Bracket Finals

A defining characteristic of the American Cup that distinguishes it from a normal knockout tournament is its double elimination format, where players… Read More »

National High School: Registration Cap; Special Blitz Procedures

REGISTRATION FOR THE MAIN TOURNAMENT WILL BE CAPPED AT 1,700 PLAYERS This number represents the seating limit we have available between the two...… Read More »

History Repeats Itself at American Cup

The pressure is increasing at the American Cup as the rounds progress, and the players are handling this very impressively. In the champion’s bracket… Read More »

Maurice Ashley: One Move at at Time March 2023

Welcome to "One Move at a Time," the show where we highlight people and organizations that are advancing our US Chess mission statement to "Empower… Read More »

Registration for FIDE World Cadet & Youth, Rapid & Blitz Championships 2023

Registration is now open for the FIDE World Cadet & Youth, Rapid & Blitz Championships 2023. The international event, organized by FIDE and… Read More »

Nakamura and Krush Cruise to Champion's Final in American Cup

As the American Cup progresses, it is becoming clear who is in their best form. The semifinals of the champion's bracket saw GMs Hikaru Nakamura and… Read More »

Kids for Chess Announces 2023 World Youth Chess Championships Scholarships

Note: These scholarships are funded and administered outside of US Chess by the private organization Kids for Chess. Kids for Chess, a nonprofit...… Read More »

Wednesday Workout: Carissa Yip's Career So Far

This week's workout highlights the games of 2021 U.S. Women's Champion Carissa Yip. Enjoy a number of her dazzling combinations, including several… Read More »

Top Seeds Survive First Round Scares in American Cup

We all know that, after the Ides of March, that’s when the madness happens. But the NCAA won’t have the only brackets worth looking at, because this… Read More »

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