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Breaking: Americans Sweep Podium at 2025 Under-20 Pan-American Open Championship

Editor's note: This report will be updated with photos and any additional relevant information on Friday, June 20. The final round…

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GM Pontus Carlsson Matches Business and Kids on Whirlwind New Orleans Trip

Grandmaster Pontus Carlsson of Sweden visited New Orleans for a whirlwind trip to inspire young people and advance his latest project, Business Meets…

Jessica Lauser is U.S. Blind Champion, First Woman to Capture Title

Left to right: V. Alverson (with Elijah); R. Kownacki (volunteer); J. Homme; S. De Joseph; A. Pietrolungo; J. Lauser; B. Leverett (volunteer); D...

Can You Calculate Like a US Olympiad Team Member?

This year's Olympiad featured a riveting fight by the U.S. Women's team and a tie for 1st (winning Silver by tiebreaks) by the U.S. Open team. Test...

Real Sports on HBO with Bryant Gumbel Features "Gateway to Chess" on October 23

A preview for the HBO Real Sports episode can be viewed on YouTube. SAINT LOUIS (October 22, 2018) — REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, TV’s most-… Read More »

Simona Nayberg: World Youth Spotlight

Simona Nayberg at the World Youth, currently underway, wearing jacket by sponsor Two Sigma 15-year-old Simona Nayberg is currently competing at the...

Information for TDs Applying to Work at US Chess National Events

The US Chess Federation currently organizes up to five events every year: National High School (K-12) Championship National Middle School (K-8)...

Greece, "Amazing So Far" as 29-Player Delegation Begins Battle for Medals

Our World Youth delegation has arrived in Halkidiki, Greece, Photo Grant Oen 29 young Americans are battling in Halkidiki, Greece at the World Youth…

The Adventures of Eric and Kostya Part 2: Momentos Memorables en Benasque

Intro by Eric Rosen After getting a strong dose of chess and beach at the FISCA Open, Kostya and I trekked our way west for the Benasque Open. With...

Just the Rules: Special Rules Q & A

Players with disabilities need special care, so there are special rules to make it fair.

Checkmate & Cake: National Chess Day Celebrations from Memphis to New York

US Chess members from all over the country celebrated National Chess Day on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Grab a slice of cake as we pick up from our...

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