National Youth Action in Full Swing

The National Youth Action is in full swing in Oakbrook, Illinos from November 20 to 22. See the official website for tournament details, pairings and results.

USA Scores 4.5/10 in World Cup Game 1

The ten US players at the World Cup scored 4.5/10 in round 1, game 1 with three draws and three wins. Winners were GM Varuzhan Akobian, GM Alexander Shabalov and defending champ Gata Kamsky.

Two Rounds to Go in the World Youth!

With two rounds to go in the World Youth Championship, Samritha Palakollu is in clear first in the Girls Under 8. Tanuj Vasudeva lost in the Under 8 Open  while Jarod Pamatmat drew, keeping him tied for first in the Under 12 ...

GM Josh Friedel on the World Cup: A Long Road to Siberia

GM Josh Friedel writes about preparing for the World Cup in an idyllic village in Switzerland, his complicated journey to Khanty-Mansiysk and his thoughts on his first round opponent, Wang Hao.

Tanuj, Jarod and Samritha Roll on

Tanuj Vasudeva (Under 8), Samritha Palakollu (Girls Under 8), Jarod Pamatmat (Under 12) are not letting up in the World Youth, and all three now have 7/8 with three rounds to go. Also in good shape are Sarah Chiang  and Alena Kats, both ...

Countdown to the World Cup

The World Cup begins November 21 and the USA will be represented by a 10-player squad, including defending champion Gata Kamsky and young contenders Robert Hess and Ray Robson.

A Parent's Perspective on King's Island

Mark Schein, popular chess parent and co-founder of the Schein-Friedman Award, weighs in from the King's Island Open. Mark played in the Under 1300 section and his son Aaron played in the Under 1900.

Video From the King's Island Open

Videos from the King's Island Open in Ohio (Nov. 13-15) in which four players tied for first include interviews with GM Finegold, WIM Iryna Zenyuk and an extended clip with GM Arthur Bisguier.

Five Tie in Turkey Bowl

Five players tied for first in the Turkey Bowl (Nov.13-15, Fort Lauderdale, FL): GM Julio Becerra, GM Reiner Gonzalez, IM Blas Lugo, Jeffrey Haskel, Eric Cooke. Becerra topped out on tiebreaks.

15 spots up for grabs at 2010 U.S. Chess Championship

The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will host the 2010 U.S. Chess Championship, which will feature 24 of the best players in the country. Nine of the 24 spots have already been filled, which leaves 15 invitations still to be ...

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.

 

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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