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Perhaps, it was the heat wave that inflamed the 311 players who came out over Memorial Day Weekend to contest BayAreaChess’ Best of the West Class...
If Memorial Weekend is meant to kick off the summer tournament circuit, then one of the best places to get started was the 6th Annual Cherry Blossom…
Fabiano Caruana vs. Hikaru Nakamura, Photo Cathy Rogers Three US Amigos Star in Norwegian Supertournament Stavanger, the fjordland home of the Norway…
Nazi Paikidze after winning the 2018 US Women's Championship. Photo: Lennart Ootes Nazi Paikidze 2018 and 2016 U.S. Women's Champion and… Read More »
Fabiano Caruana reenacting his 2014 Sinquefield Cup victory pose. Photo: Lennart Ootes Fabiano Caruana 2018 World Championship Challenger and Super...
Elementary National Championships, Photo Eric Rosen Are you a chess parent? Give us your input for a story by Jennifer Vallens in an upcoming issue… Read More »
We are thrilled to announce the 2018 Annual Awards Winners, including Woman Chess Player of the Year, Sabina Foisor, "I am honored and humbled to...
Three Grandmasters tied for first in the Chicago Open, held over Memorial Day Weekend. Webster student Alex Shimanov earned the title and a bonus on…
The June edition of “Cover Stories with Chess Life” is now live! This monthly podcast, hosted by Senior Director of Strategic Communication Daniel...
So far, Magnus Carlsen is looking like his peak self. After only 3 games, he's gained a full point lead on the field.

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