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Francisco (Franc) Guadalupe retired December 31, 2017 after many years of service to US Chess. During his tenure, Franc filled many roles, but his...
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 »
US Chess is seeking applicants for the positions of Heads of Delegation (HoD) and Coaches for upcoming FIDE International Youth events. The policy… Read More »
The US Chess office would like to remind members of the Invitational Requirements for selection to various national and international events...
With the playoffs nearing and a highly-anticipated Super Saturday tomorrow, let's take a look at the leading teams, top players, and best games for...
A Chess Mom encourages her son at the K-12 Chess Championships, Photo Jim Doyle Behind every chess player there’s usually someone encouraging...
SAINT LOUIS (February 20, 2018) — An induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Saint Louis University Museum of Art (SLUMA), will...
The 2018 Continental Championship will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay, May 31 – June 10. Please see full information here. This is an 11-Round SS…
A limited amount of space is now available in our tournament program books for the three spring national championships: 2018 National Junior High (K-… Read More »
Rochelle Ballantyne leapt into the chess community’s collective consciousness with the 2012 release of Brooklyn Castle, a documentary that chronicled…

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