Nakamura Ties for Second in Norway

Hikaru Nakamura, the #1 rated player in the US, had a fine performance at Norway Chess, tying for second with Carlsen, a half point behind tournament winner Karjakin. 

Sheriff on Inaugural Cook County – Russia Inmate Tournament

Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced the winners of the chess tournament that took place today between Cook County jail detainees and Russian inmates.  After the second  round was complete the Russian inmates won 8 matches and ...

Dreams & Extremes for Nakamura in Norway

GM Ian Rogers writes about the dreams that created Norway Chess 2013 and the extremes of our #1 rated player GM Hikaru Nakamura there so far.

Updated! USCF Bookstore Bids [2013-2014]

USCF bookstore bids are now open for the US Open in Madison, WI, the  K-12 Grade Championship in Orlando, FL and 2014 National Scholastics. 

Boor & Rosen Top Chicago Chess Center Invitational

Carl Boor and Eric Rosen topped the Chicago Chess Center UNAM Invitational. See key games and find out more about the CCC, which aims to create a metropolitan chess center in Chicago.

Metropolitan Chess News: Sarkar Wins, 27th Invitational Up Next

The Western Pacific Open was recently hosted by Metropolitan Chess in Los Angeles from April 26-28. IM Justin Sarkar won the Open section. Next up is the 27th Metropolitan Chess FIDE Invitational.

Kamsky Wins 4th Title in Armageddon

The 2013 U.S. Championship went extra innings today in a gripping tiebreak final. After splitting a pair of rapid games, GM Gata Kamsky won $30,000 and his fourth title in an Armageddon game against GM Alejandro Ramirez, who was seeking his ...

Krush Crowned; Playoffs Await Kamsky, Ramirez

IM Irina Krush defended her U.S. Women’s Championship title today. Her draw with WGM Camilla Baginskaite made her score 8/9 and put the tournament out of reach for IM Anna Zatonskih

K-Factor Change - May 2013

The USCF Executive Board has approved two changes to the USCF Ratings System! They will go into effect with tournaments ending Saturday 18 May 2013. Find full details. 

Bill Hall Steps Down as Executive Director

On Thursday, May 9, 2013 the USCF Executive Board accepted a letter of resignation from Executive Director, Bill Hall. Bill is leaving the organization for personal reasons, and we wish him every success in his future endeavors.

 

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