Nakamura Crushing in Moscow
Hikaru Nakamura is having a spectacular result so far at the Tal Memorial in Moscow. After just six rounds, he has four wins including victories over World Champ Anand, Kramnik, Karjakin & Caruana.
Carlsen, Aronian, Nakamura & Kamsky Meet in Saint Louis
For the first time ever, World Championship challenger GM Magnus Carlsen will play a high-profile tournament in the United States, the Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis.
Harmon-Vellotti tops Shetty to take lead at U.S. Junior Closed
After three rounds of the US Junior Closed at the Saint Louis Chess Club, Luke Harmon-Vellotti stands in first place with 2.5/3. Find games and details in the full report and watch live games and commentary at uschesschamps.com.
U.S. Junior Champ Hopefuls Blitz as Battle Looms
Check out pairings for the first round of the US Junior Championship. Participants include recent US Championship competitors Kayden Troff, Sam Sevian and Sarah Chiang.
Nakamura Wins Tal Memorial Blitz & Signs With Silence Therapeutics
GM Hikaru Nakamura won the Tal Memorial blitz tournament in Moscow. He also just signed a sponsorship deal with Silence Therapeutics, a biotechnology company.
Knight’s Tour: Chess for Charity
Read about Dan Heisman's annual Holly Heisman Memorial tournament in Philadelphia. This is an online edition of a regular Chess Life Magazine feature on travel and chess, Knight's Tour.
The Winner's Circle in Vegas [VIDEO]
Check out video interviews with all six co-winners at the National Open in Las Vegas (June 7-9). Wesley So took the first place title and Edmondson Cup on tiebreak.
In the Mail: USCF Executive Board Ballots
Ballots are currently in the mail to USCF voting members. They are scheduled to be received between June 17-20, and must be returned in time to be counted on July 23. Full details in the CLO post.
FIDE International Organizers Seminar
The FIDE International Organizers Seminar was held from May 28-May 30 in conjunction with the US Senior & FIDE Social Action Chess Commission meeting. Find details in the PR.
Mixed Doubles in Madison: US Open Update
The US Open is coming up soon in Madison, WI, as well as the Denker, Barber and Girls Invitational. Check out details on a new prize for "Mixed Doubles" entrants. Inspiration for your team are US Champ Kamsky ...
Nationwide Search - Executive Director of the US Chess Federation
The United States Chess Federation (USCF) is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The desired start date for this full-time position with benefits is between September and December 2013.
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