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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…

Archer School for Girls Team with US Chess Women Banners at KCF

KCF All-Girls Nationals Returns, Inspiring Newcomers

In late April, nearly 400 girls from 33 states converged on Chicago, Illinois for the 17th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship, which...

Judy Misner Retires After Almost 52 Years

Judith (Judy) Misner, our Director of Administration, is retiring on May 27 after almost 52 years working for US Chess. She was hired on October 12...

Chess Underground #38: Gopal Menon, "Chess Variants"

Have you ever heard of "Secret Queen"? What happens when 36 pawns meet a chess set? How fast do you have to be to win a game of "Racing Kings"? What’… Read More »

Puzzle Pack: 7 Tactics from Foxwoods

The 14th Annual Open at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT provided an exciting event with strong competition, numerous upsets, and norm-hungry titled...

U.S. Open COVID Policy Update

As of May 16, 2022, US Chess is not requiring masks, COVID-19 vaccinations, or negative COVID-19 tests for any attendees at the 122nd Annual U.S.… Read More »

Ladies Knight, May 2022: Jessica Era Martin

This month, Jennifer interviews her longtime friend, author, and chess coach Jessica Era Martin. Jessica is the founder of Over the Chessboard, a...

GMs Jianchao Zhou, Denis Kardic Foxwoods 2022

GMs Zhou, Kadric Win Fight for First at 14th Annual Open at Foxwoods

On April 13-17, the 14th Annual Open at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, CT returned to over-the-board play after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID. This year’s…

2022 FIDE Youth Cadets Chess Championships

Registration Open for FIDE World Cadets Chess Championships 2022

FIDE, in conjunction with the Georgian Chess Federation and Georgian Chess Club, have announced that the FIDE World Cadets Chess Championships 2022...