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Leaderboard Takes Shape Halfway Through Tournaments of Champions at U.S. Open

After the second day of games in Norfolk, Virginia, the traditional schedule of the U.S. Open is just getting started. 25 players still boast…

Nepomniachtchi Wins Again

Ian Nepomniachtchi will certainly enjoy his rest day on Tuesday, having won Monday’s game against Ding Liren to put him in first place at the 2020...… Read More »

National Elementary (K-6) Championship Canceled due to COVID-19 Concerns

Tennessee Governor strongly discourages events of more than 250 people; US Chess must cancel event expected to draw up to 2,200 players For the first… Read More »

Aagaard on the Candidates: Round 5

For the fifth installment of his “Candidates Game of the Day” series, GM Jacob Aagaard has analyzed Ian Nepomniachtchi's big Round 5 win over Wang… Read More »

Nepomniachtchi Takes the Lead

Ian Nepomniachtchi took a big step forward on Sunday, defeating Wang Hao to move to 3.5/5 and clear first place after five rounds of play at the 2020… Read More »

Aagaard on the Candidates: Round 4

For the fourth installment of his “Candidates Game of the Day” series, GM Jacob Aagaard has analyzed the fighting Round 4 draw between Vachier-… Read More »

Four Draws in Fourth Round at Candidates

With the first rest day now in the books, play resumed on Saturday in Yekaterinburg, Russia with the fourth round of the 2020 Candidates Tournament… Read More »

The Candidates, Rounds 1-3 with Jacob Aagaard

GM Jacob Aagaard talked to CLO Digital Editor John Hartmann on Friday about the first three rounds of the Candidates. Aagaard has been analyzing… Read More »

US Chess FIDE Rating Fees effective April 1, 2020

US Chess is announcing a revised fee structure for the cost of submitting FIDE rated events for rating. These fees are in addition to the regular...… Read More »

Aagaard on the Candidates: Round 3

For the third installment of his “Candidates Game of the Day” series, GM Jacob Aagaard has analyzed Ding Liren's stunning comeback victory over...… Read More »

Isolated Queens: US Chess Women and Botez Live Host 2K Saturday Swiss

Looking for a Candidates Chess aftershow this weekend? We got you. On Saturday, March 21st, US Chess Women will continue our partnership with...Read… Read More »

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