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Check is in the Mail, July 2025: Reader's Games!

The theme for this issue of Check is in the Mail is Reader's Games. Since I began editing this column, I have…

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Wednesday Workout: Chicago Open Highlights

This week's exercises come from the 32nd Annual Chicago Open, adding even more highlights to those collected in yesterday's Tactics Tuesday and… Read More »
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The Herbert B. Jacklyn Program is Open For 2025-26 Submissions

“It is my wish and desire that the United States Chess Federation use this gift to establish a fund in my name and that the income generated… Read More »
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Check is in the Mail, June 2025: That's Unusual!

This issue's theme is unusual openings. Sometimes these are also referred to as irregular openings. If you ever play a game using Fritz, and enable...
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Tactics Tuesday: Chicago Open Highlights

This week's puzzles come from the 32nd Annual Chicago Open, which was one of several major tournaments highlighted in yesterday's Memorial Day… Read More »
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Change to US Chess Ratings: Bonus Threshold Lowered

Excellent tournament performances will be getting extra rating recognition as the result of a change to the bonus points system. The change is...
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Just The Rules: Club Versus Super Swiss

Our rulebook covers what takes place on a chess board’s 64 squares. How the pieces move is essentially the same everywhere rated games are essayed in…
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Memorial Day Weekend Wrap-Up: Putnam's First GM Norm, Khanin Wins Chicago, and More

Editor’s note: Since becoming Digital Editor for Chess Life Online, I have dreamt of publishing more regular wrap-ups of the sorts of events that are…
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Bortnyk Wins Inaugural DreamHack Chess Tournament

DreamHack is where the gaming world comes to life. It’s a festival of play, competition, and community all under one roof. DreamHack added its first…
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Wednesday Workout: Elementary Endgames from SuperNationals VIII

This week's exercises all come from K-3 Champion Lukas LeBakken's impressive rook endgame grind against Ian Avery Singh in the final round of...
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Tactics Tuesday: SuperNationals VIII, Pt. 3

Today's puzzles continues our series from SuperNationals VIII in Orlando. The flash report with photos and the full report are both available, and...

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