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Volunteers Wanted for 2024 National K-12 Grade Championships

US Chess is seeking volunteers to assist at the 2024 National K-12 Grade Championships…

Sevan Muradian, International Organizer, Dies at 40

Sevan Muradian, an innovative and respected organizer from the Chicago area, died unexpectedly at 40 years old on February 17, 2016. Sevan was an...

Employment Opportunity: Assistant Director of Events

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE US CHESS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EVENTS Summary The US Chess Federation (US Chess) is accepting applications for the position… Read More »

“Academy” Graduates with a World Team Diploma

Academy took first place in the World Amateur Team, also known as the US Amateur Team East. The Komodo Dragons, ChessNYC All Stars, and Wei Yi also...

Review: Another Fischer Book!?

My first reaction to Fischer: Move by Move by Cyrus Lakdawala, was one of anticipation. Fischer is one of my favorite players to study. His games are…

The Gift of Chess: Greater Chicago K-12

Kinzie Chess Team, winners of the K-9 championship team prize at the Greater Chicago K-12, Photo: Betsy Carina Dynako For chess fans, it's easy to...

The Teams Who Came in from the Cold: Chess Party in Parsippany

The Parsippany, New Jersey, Hilton is again packed to the alcoves with chess squads as the biggest team tournament in the world is in full swing...

Chess Party in the US Amateur Team Events

Three of the most anticipated events on the National calendar kick off this weekend from February 13-15: the US Amateur Team East, West and South.… Read More »

Adia Onyango on Success: Smoothies and Challenges

For Adia Onyango, the way to get better at chess — and in other areas of life — is through challenges. So late last year, the chess instructor from...