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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 …

NM Laura Smith, Forcing Moves Flyer for Aug 12, 10 AM ET

NM Laura Smith to Speak to Cross-Cultural Girls Club on Forcing Moves

On Saturday, August 12 at 10 AM ET, NM Laura Smith will speak to the US Chess cross-cultural girls club on Forcing Moves, also the topic of her… Read More »

Wednesday Workout: Farewell From Grand Rapids

This week's Wednesday Workout returns to Grand Rapids, MI, for a double-dose of puzzles from the just-concluded 2023 U.S. Open. Enjoy a dozen puzzles… Read More »

US Chess to Require Safe Play Training

"The U.S. Center for Safe Sport thanks the US Chess Federation for exhibiting due diligence, strong commitment, and action to protect members of… Read More »

Tactics Tuesday: Scholastic Invitationals

This week's Tactics Tuesday draws inspiration from the recently concluded invitational tournaments held alongside the 2023 U.S. Open. Download our...… Read More »

Full Report: Tang, Sorokin Win U.S. Open

Grandmasters Alexey Sorokin and Andrew Tang both won their ninth-round games (with the black pieces, no less) to tie for first at the 2023 U.S. Open… Read More »

Seven's a Crowd As Tense U.S. Open Enters Last Round

The U.S. Open is one of America’s most prestigious events, and tomorrow we’ll have our winner! With seven players tied for first, this tournament… Read More »

Weekend Update: Liang and Tang Top U.S. Open With Two Rounds To Go

With the merge of the sections after round six came a logjam at the top of the standings with no fewer than seven players tied at the top, but Round… Read More »

All Aboard: Four-Day Joins the Fun on Day Six of U.S. Open

“One tournament, three schedules” is finally ready to become, simply, “one tournament.” After six days at Grand Rapids, the “traditional” schedule is… Read More »

Oceans Apart, Same Chessboard: World Cup Kicks Off in Baku

Imagine a room the size of the movie theater, but bigger. From the front of the room rolls down a giant projector, where real-time chess action of… Read More »

Charlotte Chess Center's Summer Super Swiss Attracts Big Talent and Delivers

Charlotte is the most populous city in North Carolina, well known for its NFL, NBA, and MLS professional sports teams. However, in recent times...… Read More »

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