US Chess

Like many U.S. teams competing internationally, the Olympiad teams are not supported by our government, and we need your help to get these players to Samarkand. Be a part of Olympiad history during this 250th birthday of our nation by donating here: new.uschess.org/form/support-t…

The Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz, organized over July 4 weekend by @CLTchesscenter, honored the late GM by bridging together elite play, the vibrant creator community, and the chess community at large in a fitting tribute, writes IM Eric Liu: new.uschess.org/news/naroditsk…

@ChrisBirdIA @FIFAWorldCup @STLChessClub Does @FIDE_chess's electronics policy have an exemption for broadcasting soccer games?

Dear @FIFAWorldCup, it appears you've scheduled the semi-finals for the same time as we're going to be midgame in the @USChess Senior/Junior Championships @STLChessClub. Any chance you could move the kick-off times back a few hours so I don't have a major work conundrum? 🙏

But if you CAN attend the U.S. Open, register today! The discounted entry fee of $155 is good through midnight, and then prices increase. kingregistration.com/event/2026USOp…

Can't attend the U.S. Open? Join us for a series of online workshops featuring reports from and Q&As with various committees and US Chess departments. Meetings begin TONIGHT and the full schedule of online events is available here: new.uschess.org/2026-annual-me…

The U.S. Open is most chessplayers' best shot to get paired against a titled player. @hartmannchess knows a thing or two about this, and shared both of his games against GM Alexander Shabalov (and many more!) with Chess Life Online. new.uschess.org/news/not-throw…

Register by Monday, July 13th, for the 126th U.S. Open to lock in the early bird entry fee rate. Plus, reduced rate hotel rooms are still available! The hotel deadline has been extended until Thursday, July 16. new.uschess.org/us-open-2026

The victorious U.S. 1937 Olympiad team in Stockholm (photographer unknown, courtesy of @WorldChessHOF's Global Moves: Americans in Olympiads exhibit). How many players can you name? Learn about the evolution of the Olympiad, and how to support Team USA: new.uschess.org/news/evolution…

Play starts one week from today! Looking forward to once again being Chief Arbiter of these prestigious @USChess national championships, which also now includes the US Senior Women's Championship.

Kevin Pryor, President of the @USChess Federation, was one of the participants in the US Open held last August in Middleton, Wisconsin.

July 2026 @USChess Chess Life.

Rule 21L1. If you know, you know. In this month's column, Tim Just chronicles the fascinating history of an inadvertent rule change, just in time for next month's Delegates Meeting! new.uschess.org/news/just-rule…

Celebrate the Semiquincentennial with the July edition of Chess Life! Meet the future of American chess at the 2026 National Elementary Championship. Catch up with America's legends at the World Senior Teams. And meet Grand Prix winner GM Jianchao Zhou. new.uschess.org/chess-life-mag…

Eight Americans produced top 10 finishes in the @FIDE_chess World Cadet Cup. Enjoy some of the most instructive games from Batumi on Chess Life Online: new.uschess.org/news/8-america…

US Chess offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in celebration of Independence Day, and will reopen for normal business operations on Monday, July 6. Please keep our holiday hours in mind when submitting TLAs, email blasts, or other requests. More info: new.uschess.org/news/us-chess-…

The @FIDE_chess World Youth Championship concluded earlier today in Montesilvano, Italy. WIM Laurie Qiu (U-14 Girls) won silver, and WIM Rachael Li (Under-16 Girls) and FM Ethan Guo (Under-14 Open) won bronze. FM Patrick Liu (U-14) also tied for third. new.uschess.org/news/three-ame…

The American Stage of the @FIDE_Chess World Schools Team Championship 2026 will be held from August 11 to 16 in San Jose, Costa Rica. US Chess is now accepting interested teams' applications until Friday, July 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m. CDT. More info: new.uschess.org/news/interest-…

@ChessTopics @HansMokeNiemann @awonder676 @atwell_rose Really, really well!

A new era for @USChess ? 💥 @HansMokeNiemann , @awonder676 , and @atwell_rose are officially making their debut at the Chess Olympiad! How do you think Team USA will perform this year? ♟️👇 #Chess #TeamUSA chesstopics.com/chess-olympiad…

Players interested in representing Team USA for the 3rd @FIDE_chess Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities can now register their interest with US Chess by filling out the form below by Friday, July 3. new.uschess.org/news/interest-…