The Grandmaster House
GM Jesse Kraai gives us a glimpse into life at the Grandmaster house in San Francisco, where Kraai, GM Vinay Bhat, GM Josh Friedel and IM David Pruess studied together.
Cheers in Chicago for Gelfand
Find out about our new World Cup Champion Boris Gelfand's connection to Chicago. He gave a simul there in 2005 and shares a childhood coach, Tamara Golovey with many Chicagoans.
Wearing Two Hats and one Apron: a Volunteer's Perspective on the K-12
As her child outgrew the need for a hovering parent, Melinda J.Matthews decided to don the blue apron at the K-12 National Scholastics. Read her account of being a volunteer and a chess mom simultaneously.
GM Rogers on London: Carlsen Wins; Nakamura Mid-Field
GM Ian Rogers wraps-up the London Chess Classic, where 19-year-old Magnus Carlsen scored victory. Rogers also carefully analyzes US Champion Nakamura's final two battles and his joint sixth finish. UPDATED with Nakamura video!
Dear Stevenson Elementary Chess Team
What a game! Huge congratulations on your victory! I'm truly proud of
you, and inspired by your dedication, focus, brilliance, and patience
too!
Also, a huge congratulations to all of you ...
Todd on the K-12s: The View from Coach's Corner
At the K-12 Nationals in Dallas, FM Todd Andrews ran a popular "Coach's Corner" at the USCF Store. Find out who had the "Best Weekend Ever" and why Todd thought the K-12s are like a ...
Lenderman on Fire at the Marshall!
At a strong Marshall Chess Club Championship (held over two weekends, 12/10-19), GM-elect Alex Lenderman is on fire, winning five games in a row and posting a mid-tournament TPR of 2800+
Sunday in Dallas: A Chess Dad's Decathlon
Popular chess dad Mark Schein talks about stresses and joys at the K-12 National Scholastics in Dallas including what he terms Sunday's "Parent's Decathlon."
The Final Stretch in London: Kramnik or Carlsen
In round six of the London Chess Classic, Nakamura drew against David Howell. Hikaru's last chance to score a win is tomorrow against Kramnik, who is fighting for the lead with Magnus Carlsen.
Champions by a Heartbeat: Krush on the Knights
IM Irina Krush, manager of the 2009 US Chess League championship team, the New York Knights, writes an epic piece on their epic win over the Miami Sharks.
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