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Wednesday Workout: FIDE World Cup U-12, U-10, U-8 Highlights

This week's workout features games from the preliminary Swiss System stage of the …

Action Heats Up in Round Four of U.S. Chess Championships

At the end of a period in most sports, athletes are eager to score going into the intermission: maybe even a buzzer-beater. The 2023 U.S. and U.S...… Read More »

Youth Rises in Third Round of U.S. Championships

Three rounds of the 2023 U.S. and U.S. Women's Championships are in the books, but we have already seen a lot of incredible games! Saturday's third… Read More »

U.S. Championships: Standings Speak For Themselves After Round Two

Another round is in the books at the 2023 U.S. Championships and we’ve been treated to some cutting tactical blows and positional masterpieces. In… Read More »

The Kings and Queens of America: U.S. Championships Kick Off in St. Louis

Every year, a dozen each of America’s top men and women flock to the Saint Louis Chess Club (SLCC) to play in the U.S. Championships, an invitational… Read More »

Just The Rules: Quizamania is Runnin' Wild, Again

Three multiple choice goodies flavored with a touch of astonishment. The solutions are at the end of the column. 1. Bending the Rules? You could see… Read More »

U.S. Championships Begin Thursday at Saint Louis Chess Club

The 2023 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women's Championship begin Thursday, October 5, at the Saint Louis Chess Club. The 11-round Round Robins offer a… Read More »

Wednesday Workout: World Junior Championships

Readers who have been following our coverage of the 2023 FIDE World Junior Championships might recognize some (but not all!) of the positions from… Read More »

2023 North American Junior Championships Announced

The 2023 North American Junior Chess Championships, Open U-20 and Girls U-20, will be held December 19-23, 2023 at the Washington Dulles Marriott...… Read More »

Check Is In The Mail: Abe Wilson, Aloha Nui a Hui Hou Kakou

Hello chess friends! This month’s column is dedicated to Abraham Wilson of Mililani, Hawaii, a long-time competitor in the Absolute Championships and… Read More »

Tactics Tuesday: Silman's Magic

This week's Tactics Tuesday honors the late IM Jeremy Silman, one of America's preeminent chess instructors. Download our printable worksheet or… Read More »

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