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Check is in the Mail, July 2025: Reader's Games!

The theme for this issue of Check is in the Mail is Reader's Games. Since I began editing this column, I have…

President’s Cup: Webster University Makes History

Webster University Makes History With Seventh President's Cup The 2025 President’s Cup, hosted by The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), featured...

Ju Wenjun carefully studying her position towards the end of game 4

Women’s World Championship: Highlights From Games 3-4

What to Watch For: Practical Decision-Making in Games 3 and 4 After the challenger, GM Tan Zhongyi, took an early lead in the FIDE Women’s World… Read More »

Tactics Tuesday: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 12 (Liang)

Today's Tactics Tuesday continues a multi-week feature on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, held December 26 – 31 in New York. In… Read More »

Tan faces off against Ju in front of a crowd of media and spectators in Shanghai

Women’s World Championship: Highlights From Opening Rounds

Three Storylines to Watch From Shanghai GM Tan Zhongyi leads four-time defending champion GM Ju Wenjun 1½–½ in Shanghai after two rounds of the 2025…

Garry Kasparov, making the first move for WIM Iris Mou on board one, shakes hands with Sanushya Subramaniam

Record-Breaking Opening for the 20th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship

The 20th Annual Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) All-Girls National Chess Championship kicked off with excitement on opening day, April 4, at the… Read More »

Tani during his game against Raja Harshit

Tani Crosses 2400, Qualifies for IM Title at NYC Chess Norms Spring Invitational

Several players came up just short of a norm at NYC Chess Norms' 2025 Spring Invitational, but there was still plenty of inventive, enterprising… Read More »

FIDE Women's World Chess Championship Preview

The 2025 FIDE Women's World Chess Championship (WWCC) begins Thursday, April 3 in Shanghai, China. The 12-game match is a clash between four-time...

Wednesday Workout: FIDE World Rapid & Blitz, Pt. 11 (Lenderman)

This week's Wednesday Workout continues our series on the 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, held December 26 – 31 in New York. Our… Read More »

Check is in the Mail, April 2025: Robert Jacobs

This issue is dedicated to the memory of Robert Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs, winner of the first Absolute Chess tournament in 1976, passed away on January… Read More »