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US Chess offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen for normal business operations on July 6.Read… Read More »
12-year-old Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra (Englishtown, NJ) is the youngest Grandmaster in history, subject to confirmation from FIDE, breaking the...… Read More »
Two dimensions, three dimensions, less time or more: American GM Wesley So is playing elite chess across all boards.Read More »
In a special double-header, Jennifer interviews entrepreneur and organizer Judith Kiragu and chess patron Dr. Philip Mwashe on the origin story of… Read More »
From July 1, 2021, US Chess will require that all FIDE rated events be submitted to US Chess for processing using a FIDE Endorsed Pairing Program.… Read More »
Early attempts at these rules were too ambiguous for proper enforcement, and later attempts were made to provide clarity on dealing with repeat moves… Read More »
Portions of the uschess.org website are down. The problem is being worked on, and updates will be provided if further information becomes available.… Read More »
The U.S. Amateur Team East, also known as the World Amateur Team or “Team East,” has been my favorite tournament ever since I was an eight-year-old… Read More »
The June edition of "Chess Underground" continues our season 3 theme, “Streamers”, with a sit-down with James Canty III. [audio]https://mcdn.podbean… Read More »
The US Chess Federation is pleased to announce the 2021 Annual Award recipients. Congratulations to all of these individuals and organizations who… Read More »

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