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Every one of these GMs has a number of achievements, reached impressive peak ratings, and shown the ability to play brilliant games. So, what will...… Read More »
Every year in the month of February, the Southwest Collegiate Championship, a one-day rapid tournament showcases the region’s universities and chess… Read More »
Due to an ongoing ethics investigation, US Chess has decided to delay the 2018 Amateur Team Playoffs. New dates for the event will be announced by US… Read More »
US Chess is pleased to announce the following vendor selections for national events organized directly by the Federation, as determined by the...Read… Read More »
On March 10 the Candidates tournament to find a challenger for Magnus Carlsen will begin in the German capital Berlin. Of the eight players who will… Read More »
Are you a chess player and a scholar? If you're a US Chess member, and a high school junior or senior, please apply for the 2018 Scholar-Chessplayer… Read More »
Grandmaster Anatoly Lein US Chess Hall of Famer, Grandmaster and US Open Champion Anatoly Lein died on March 1, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio one week...… Read More »
BayAreaChess hosted another memorable US Amateur Team West Championship at the Santa Clara Convention Center this past President’s Day weekend.Read… Read More »
Francisco (Franc) Guadalupe retired December 31, 2017 after many years of service to US Chess. During his tenure, Franc filled many roles, but his...… Read More »
L-R: Benjamin Moon (who I nicknamed "Smooth"), Carter Peatman, Jonathan Hrach, and Vishal Balyan This year when US Chess contacted me about writing… Read More »

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