Texas and Belgrade Colleges Battle

The University of Texas at Dallas's fourth annual match against the University of Belgrade begins at 2 PM EST. Log in to the Internet Chess Club to watch the games live.

Red Sox vs. Yankees Chess Set

If you're already missing the Yankees vs. Phillies World Series, check out the Red Sox vs. Yankees chess set at the USCF store, a perfect gift for the baseball fan.

Kaufman on the World Senior's Final Stretch

At the World Senior Championship in Condino, Italy GM Larry Kaufman has 6.5/9. Kaufman shares his thoughts on his game vs. fellow  American contender Acers and his propsects in the final two rounds.

GM Robert Hess on Channel One

GM Robert Hess was on New York's Channel One to talk about his chess philosophy, his winnings and what the GM title means. He also tried to teach the anchor chess.

The Road Not Taken*

Election Day in the US may be over, but in our Earth vs. Space game, it is again time to vote.  The Stevenson stars present three choices for move 38.

Will Earth rue the roads not taken?  ...

25 Player World Youth Squad Set

25 young American talents are off next week for the World Youth in Antalya, Turkey (Nov.11-23).The squad includes Tanuj Vasudeva, the World's youngest FIDE master, who was featured on the latest CL4k and Denker Champ Abby Marshall.

USCF Affairs Update

Check out the November USCF Affairs column for important and updated information on a special election for two USCF Executive board member seats.

Lenderman Fifth in World Junior!

GM-elect Alex Lenderman tied for third at the World Junior Championship in Puerto Madryn, Argentina with 9/13! Alex placed fifth on tiebreak. GM-elect Ray Robson, finished in 18th, but he had a solid 2552 performance.

The November Check is in the Mail

Alex Dunne's November "The Check is in the Mail" covers the 2002 Golden Knights Championship and includes a call out for miniature games. Play through the games on CLO!

GM Joel on Quality vs. Quantity in Your Repertoire

GM Joel Benjamin answers a question on whether it's more important to know many openings, or to know the openings you play well. Send your own inquiries to askgmjoel@uschess.org.

Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis Sponsors U.S. in World Team Chess Championship

In the official press release, read more about the 2010 World Team Championship squad, which is being sponsored this year by the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

 

Welcome!

The scholastic season kicks off with the National Youth Action (Nov.20-22, Oakbrook, IL) and the National K-12 Championships in Dallas, Texas (Dec.11-13). The K-12 will feature special guest Women's World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk!
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On Dec.11 Kosteniuk will conduct a simultaneous and sign her new book, Diary of a Chess Queen. Sign up for the tournament and the simul here. The simul is limited to 40 so don't wait! Keep up with Kosteniuk on her chessblog and website. 
 
   
 
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