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UPDATE: February 4, 3:30 p.m. CST: Full functionality has been restored to the website. US Chess apologizes for the inconvenience to our members...
With so much great material here at Chess Life Online, it’s easy to miss something that you might otherwise have wanted to read. So we here at US...
Jennifer Yu is one of America's most promising rising female players, earning a myriad of national and international achievements over the years. In…
Victor Palciauskas, World Champion 1978-1984 In honor of Victor Palciauskas winning the World Correspondence Chess Championship, US Chess initiated...
Alexandra Botez's exciting Saturday match series in partnership with US Chess Women continues on February 1st with a blitz match against Anna… Read More »
When I think of a rumble I think instantly of pro wrestling or West Side Story. Scholastic chess does not come to mind, until recently. In the words…
Hi, I’m Wyatt Pak, and I’m here to provide some commentary on my final game at the 2019 Grade Nationals. Wyatt Pak (photo Ana Vivas) First, let me… Read More »
Fabiano Caruana was the runaway winner of the 2020 Tata Steel Masters, scoring an outstanding 10/13 (+7) to finish a full two points ahead of Magnus…
Can you remember the last time you played in an open tournament reserved for players rated 2400+? Playing such strong events is like swimming in a...
Civil rights activist. Politician. Speech pathologist. Chess coach. Garrett Scott (photo courtesy subject) Ladies and gentlemen, the life of Garrett…

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