Ray Linville ♞

May the fourth be with you

US Chess is seeking volunteers to assist at the 2026 National Elementary School Championships 4/30-5/3 in Baltimore. If you’re a local chess enthusiast, seeking national event experience, or an attendee with a few hours, we could use your help! Info: new.uschess.org/news/volunteer…

@HansMokeNiemann Chess in the Schools

The loser of the match against Awonder donates 10k to the Winner’s choice. The match is far from over, but what charities would you recommend? I know Gift of Chess , Chess in the Slums, and Chess in the Schools do amazing work.

Do you enjoy chess history? On this date in 1894, what important event happened? The protagonists were Emanuel Lasker and William Steinitz. #chesscommunity @chesscom @FIDE_chess #ajedrez #echecs #xadrez @USChess #Studychess #chessquote chess.com/blog/raync910/…

I won candidates !

You can consider this your sign to get a Free Vanilla Cone today. 3.19 🍦

2026 Spring Scholastics new.uschess.org/2026-spring-sc…

@shelbymswanson @AJTarHeel247 Beautiful article

Y'all are gonna enjoy this folo story from Charlottesville. Dropping tmrw a.m. What a game and a journey for Jarin Stevenson to get here. Got the chance to catch up with his parents at JPJ before heading home. Photos courtesy of @AJTarHeel247 (slide 1) and Robert Willett (2-4)

I guess this @FIDE_chess post means I'm officially a Candidate. 🥳💪

How much would you take home for 50% off? 🥕 We’re celebrating the new year with half off all fresh and local veggies at the Farm Market! No gimmicks. No fine print. Tap for details: linvilla.com/farm-market/pr…

From the Carolina Alumni Review: Political scientist Steven Levitsky will deliver this year’s Thomas Willis Lambeth ’57 Distinguished Lecture in Public Policy, which will explore “America’s Road to Authoritarianism.” READ MORE: unc.live/3XAqFqr

Starting this year, the winner of the annual Speed Chess Championship will be awarded the Naroditsky Cup. The cup will have the winners of previous years engraved on it and become the permanent trophy of the SCC.

In memory of Daniel Naroditsky ❤️

Commemorate the #chess game played on this date (Oct. 23) in 1918 when Frank Marshall unveiled an opening, now known as Marshall Attack, against Jose Raul Capablanca in New York City. #chesscommunity @chesscom @USChess @FIDE_chess #ajedrez #Studychess chess.com/blog/raync910/…

Celebrate Game of the Century played 69 years ago: Oct. 17, 1956. In New York City, 13-year-old Bobby Fischer with black pieces defeated IM Donald Byrne. In just two years after the game, Fischer became the world's youngest grandmaster at that time. @FIDE_chess @USChess

On this date 39 years ago, perhaps the most famous #chess game featuring an #octopus #knight was played. In the 16th game of the 1985 world championship match against GM Karpov, GM Kasparov creates it with 16… Nd3. #chesscommunity @chesscom @FIDE_chess chess.com/blog/raync910/…

I felt it was time for a new experiment. Introducing CHESSVIBES WEEKLY, a new podcast that covers the latest chess news. Hope you like it! (And hopefully soon on Apple and Spotify as well.) A retweet would be appreciated... Spread the word! buzzsprout.com/2546567/episod…

Several notable #chess players and personalities died in 2024. Who will you miss? #chesscommunity @chesscom @FIDE_chess #ajedrez @USChess #Studychess chess.com/blog/raync910/…

Congratulations to @carlosalcaraz for winning US Open Tennis and returning to No. 1 in the PIF ATP ratings. Do you know that he’s an avid chess player? @ATPMedia @ATPTour @usopen @thaderchess @chesscom @FIDE_chess #ajedrez #echecs #xadrez #studychess chess.com/blog/raync910/…

Big news to @chesscom Titled Tuesday starting September 2: chess.com/news/view/new-… - Only 1 event each week, not 2 - Small increase in prize fund - Part of EWC qualification - 5+0 replaces 3+1 time control - @TakeTakeTakeApp broadcast partner