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Brewington Hardaway Earns Final GM Norm in Barcelona

IM Brewington Hardaway earned his third and final GM norm on Saturday, August 31 along the way to…

Update on North American Youth Chess Championship

US Chess wishes to remind all players considering participation at the upcoming North American Youth that the deadline to be considered the Official… Read More »

Zherebukh and Feng Stun at US Championships

Yaro Zherebukh, Photo Eric Rosen In round seven of the US Chess Championships, Yaro Zherebukh stunned with a victory over Fabiano Caruana against the… Read More »

The Dog Ate My Prize and Other Happenings at the George Washington Open

Having directed tournaments for over 35 years, there is a tendency to believe I’ve seen just about everything that could occur at a tournament. Every… Read More »

Players Qualify for 2017 World Cadets

(CROSSVILLE, TN) The United States Chess Federation is pleased to announce that 89 players have qualified by rating to participate in the 2017 World… Read More »

Can You Play Like a U.S. Championship Contender?

As the U.S. Championships pass the midway point, test your own abilities with the critical moments and key tactics in the event so far.Read More »

The April Check Is in the Mail

Newly passed legislation allows you to win correspondence chess games by legalization!Read More »

So Sole Leader at US Championship Halfway Point

World #2 Wesley So is the sole leader at the halfway point of the US Championship (Saint Louis, March 29-April 10), with 3.5/5. In the Women's...Read… Read More »

US Chess Seeking Applicants for Coaching at International Youth Events

US Chess is seeking applicants for the positions of Heads of Delegation (HoD) and Coaches for upcoming FIDE International Youth events. The policy… Read More »

Executive Director Application Process Open

The United States Chess Federation (US Chess) is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is the top...… Read More »