Announcements U.S. Virgin Islands and US Chess-Rated Tournaments » Grand Prix Updates » FIDE Veterans Support Program » XXXIV Pan-American Youth Chess Festival Announced - Registration Information » Ten Schools to Receive US Chess Title I Grants » Ranae Bartlett Named Executive DirectorRanae Bartlett, who has been serving as the Interim Executive Director since February 10, has been named as the US Chess Executive Director effective...… Read More » Upsets Shake Up American Cup After Four DaysAfter the first round of matches saw mostly "chalk" advance in St. Louis, the American Cup has finally embraced the spirit of March Madness. The...Read… Read More » Inside Story: Kaufman on What Your Computer is Trying to Tell YouEditor's note: This story first appeared in the March 2024 issue of Chess Life Magazine. Consider becoming a US Chess member for more content like...Read… Read More » American Cup: Top Seeds Advance to Winners SemifinalsThe 2024 American Cup saw four players each in the Open and the Women’s section advance to the semifinals of the Winners Bracket. In each bracket...Read… Read More » Wednesday Workout: Mishra's Prague Chess FestivalThe Prague Chess Festival 2024 did not feature any Americans in the Masters section (featured here), but GM Abhimanyu Mishra had a strong finish in...Read… Read More » Tactics Tuesday: All-American (Cup) TacticsThe 2024 American Cup begins today in St. Louis. The event is an excellent opportunity to follow some of the country's top players and maybe find a...Read… Read More »