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Last month, the 2023 K-12 Scholastic Grade Championships saw champions and co-champions crowned across 13 grade levels. This week and next, we take a…
During the holiday period, US Chess announced our revised Safe Play Policy that went into effect on January 1, 2024. The US Chess Executive Board...
US Chess is receiving messages that the ratings system server is unreachable. This likely means The Tournament Director/ Affiliate Area (TD/A) and… Read More »
Editor's note: This story first appeared in the January 2024 issue of Chess Life Magazine. Consider becoming a US Chess member for more content like…
This week, we continue our series on the 2023 World Rapid and Blitz and Women's World Rapid and Blitz championships, with a particular focus on...
US Chess offices will be closed Monday, January 15 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All Tournament Life Announcements (TLAs) and email...
This week's Tactics Tuesday returns to the 2023 FIDE World Rapid and Blitz and Women's World Rapid and Blitz championships to highlight a number of...
Editor's note: An earlier version of this article mistakenly omitted Georgia Tech University-A as winner of the "Division II" prize. The team's...
A number of high-profile tournaments took place around Christmastime both domestically and internationally. Between the holidays and coverage of FIDE…
Hello chess friends! This month’s column was inspired by a reader! Matthew Brodhead sent in his game against John Cissik, and analyzing his game gave…

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