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46th Olympiad: Now The Fun Starts

Both USA teams enter Tuesday’s rest day after a tough couple of rounds, with the Open team tied for fourth at 10/12 and the Women’s team tied for…

Just the Rules: Rulebook Wanna Be(s)

Getting a new rule into the rulebook — or revising an old time rule — can take different paths before they are considered by the Delegates at their...

Tactics Tuesday: 2026 National Elementary School Championships, Pt. 1

Today's puzzles begin a series on the just-concluded National Elementary School Championships, held May 1-3 in Baltimore, MD. Read our full report...

2026 National Elementary School Championships: Full Report

Sunday saw the coronation of new national champions at the 2026 National Elementary School Championships in Baltimore, MD. Note that this was...

Delegates Call: Submit Advance Delegate Motions (ADMs) by May 8

Attention US Chess Delegates: Please submit your Advance Delegate Motions (ADMs) for the 2026 Advance Agenda by May 8, 2026 by 5 p.m. EDT. Use this...

Flash Report: National Elementary Championships Results

2,535 players from 36 states (plus Washington, D.C.) competed in Baltimore, MD to determine the nation’s top elementary school players; New York...

Leaderboards Take Shape Entering Final NES Leg in Baltimore

While professional players shudder at the thought of playing more than one classical chess game in a day, the 2,500-plus kids in Baltimore for the...

National Elementary School Championships Break Attendance Record in Baltimore

The 2026 National Elementary School Championships are underway in Baltimore! With a record-breaking 2,500+ participants, this tournament will be one…

2026 National Elementary School Championship Preview!

This weekend, May 1 through 3, the US Chess National Elementary School Championships take place in Baltimore, MD! This national event features some… Read More »