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Notice of Planned Server Maintenance on September 22

The US Chess server will be undergoing planned maintenance during the day on Tuesday, September 22, starting at 8 a.m. CDT, and likely continuing…

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Tactics Tuesday: 2025 World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 6

This week's puzzles continue a series curated by WGM Sabina Foisor on the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz. Our full report — with more analysis… Read More »
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17th Continental Women's Chess Championships 2026 Announced

The 17th Continental Women's Chess Championship of the Americas 2026 will be held March 30 - April 6, 2026 at the Delfines Hotel & Convention… Read More »
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Adewumi, Singh Triumphant as Marshall Junior Championship Returns

Manhattan’s Marshall Chess Club is one of the country’s most storied chess clubs. Entering the building, you’re surrounded by history both recent and…
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Just the Rules: Roll Your Eyes Moments

You reach a moment in your contest that needs a TD. A survey of the playing area reveals no chess official in sight — not in the room, not in the… Read More »
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Check is in the Mail, February 2026: To Combine is Divine!

Welcome to the February issue of Check is in the Mail. From Michael Buss, US Chess Correspondence Coordinator: " Congratulations to our editor...
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Registration Open for XV Pan-Am U7-U17 Chess Championship 2026

The Confederation of Chess for Americas (CCA) and the Salvadoran Chess Federation (FSA) have announced the XV Pan-American U7-U17 Chess Championship…
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Wednesday Workout: 2025 World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 5

This week's puzzles continue a series curated by WGM Sabina Foisor on the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz. Our full report — with more analysis… Read More »
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Tactics Tuesday: 2025 World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 5

This week's puzzles continue a series curated by WGM Sabina Foisor on the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz. Our full report — with more analysis… Read More »
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Chess Club of the Year Awards: Nominations Open

Each year, the U.S. Chess Federation honors clubs that go above and beyond in promoting the game and serving their communities through the Chess Club…
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Abdusattorov, Woodward Win 2026 Tata Steel

After 13 rounds and over two weeks of competition, GMs Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Andy Woodward are the 2026 Tata Steel champions. Abdusattorov...

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