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Rao Liu

Leaderboard Takes Shape Halfway Through Tournaments of Champions at U.S. Open

After the second day of games in Norfolk, Virginia, the traditional schedule of the U.S. Open is just getting started. 25 players still boast perfect…
Dewain Barber 2024

124th Annual U.S. Open and Tournaments of State Champions Begin in Norfolk

The first of nine days is in the books for the 124th Annual U.S. Open in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the last year which will feature the "traditional… Read More »
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What to Expect at the 124th Annual U.S. Open

The 124th Annual U.S. Open Chess Championship begins Saturday, July 27 at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, Virginia. Here is a primer…
Lee Atwell

Lee and Yoo Win Junior Championships, Kraai Clear Second in Senior

Two new champions were crowned in St. Louis yesterday: GM Christopher Yoo in the Junior championship, and IM Alice Lee in the Girls’ Junior. They… Read More »
QCP co-champs 2024

Three Tie For First at Seventh Annual Queen of the Prairie Open on FIDE's Record-Breaking Weekend

Fort Worth, Texas, has several nicknames, including “Cowtown” and “Panther City.” One of its nicknames brings to mind the most powerful piece in… Read More »
Akopian

Akopian Wins 2024 U.S. Senior Championship With a Round to Spare, Yoo and Lee lead Junior and Girls' Junior

For many players in St. Louis, the eighth round was their last chance to make a move in the fight for first place in the 2024 U.S. Junior, Girls’...
Gotham

Norms Earned, Rating Thresholds Reached, and Gotham Dominance Highlight July NYC Norms Invitational

Three players earned norms across the six sections of the July NYC Chess Norms Invitational, with many more reaching or approaching their ratings...
Wednesday Workout

Wednesday Workout: FIDE World Senior Team Championships

Team USA earned three medals at the 2024 FIDE World Senior Team Championship earlier this month in Krakow, Poland. Below are some instructive… Read More »
Hong

Race Tightens with Two Rounds To Go at the U.S. Junior, Girls’ Junior, and Senior Championships

From a “numbers” perspective, round seven’s impact on the standings of the 2024 U.S. Junior, Girls’ Junior, and Senior championships was gentle, at...
Lee

Top Seeds Take Leads Into Home Stretch of U.S. Junior, Girls' Junior, and Senior Championships

Round six of the U.S. Junior, U.S. Girls’ Junior, and U.S. Senior championships is in the books in St. Louis. With just three rounds to go, the final…

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