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US Chess Offices Closed Noon Nov 27 through December 1

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Back to the US Chess School: #48 in Saint Louis

This is the first of a four-part series, "Back to the US Chess School", which gives readers an inside look into the elite training academies, held...

Newsflash: Liran Zhou and Alice Lee Earn Gold in China, Bronze for Li and Yan

Congratulations to Liran Zhou in the Open Under 12, and Alice Lee in the Girls Under 10, who both earned GOLD medals at the World Cadet Championships…

The Check is in the Mail: September 2019

Jonny Owens (photo courtesy subject) GAME OF THE MONTH This was a titanic struggle that ultimately led to Owens’ first place finish, [pgn] [Event...

Just the Rules: Rulebook Speedbumps

Castling: Moving the Rook First—Maybe? The TD listened carefully as the player made his claim: “My opponent touched his rook first and then they...

Alice Lee, Ruiyang Yan and Liran Zhou Lead US Squad in China

Alice Lee (Girls Under 10), Ruiyang Yan (Girls Under 12) and Liran Zhou (Open Under 12) are all leading their respective sections at the World Cadets…

Ding Liren Wins 2019 Sinquefield Cup

Ding Liren, Rex Sinquefield (photo Crystal Fuller) In what must surely figure as the most significant win in his young career, Ding Liren defeated...

The U.S. Masters: Logjam at the Top

An astonishing nine(!) players tied for first in the 2019 edition of the U.S. Masters. GMs Ortiz Suarez, Azarov, Bruzon Batista, Naroditsky...

Deadline Extended for FIDE Events Manager Application

The deadline for applications to the FIDE Events Manager position has been extended to 5:00pm Central time, Monday, September 9.

Calling all Kids: Be Part of a World Record Attempt!

ChessKid To Attempt Chess World Record With GM Judit Polgar The world's largest chess website for children will team with the greatest female chess...