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Curious about the origins of National Chess Day, I decided to investigate it. Many websites refer to President Ford proclaiming October 9, 1976 as...
Sam Shankland after winning the 2018 US Championship. Photo: Lennart Ootes Sam Shankland 2018 U.S. Champion and Super-Grandmaster US Chess Rating… Read More »
Sabina Foisor has been a top contender in the U.S. Women's chess sphere for many years. In 2017, Foisor entered the U.S. Women's Championship as an...
Tatev Abrahamyan is the 4th highest ranked woman in the U.S. and a veteran of the Women's Olympiad Team.
Irina Krush is a seven-time U.S. Women's Champion, winning in 1998, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. She holds the record for the youngest...

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