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By CLO
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March 31, 2013 |
 World #1 ranked player Magnus Carlsen has recaptured the initiative in London. He squeaked a win out over Radjabov in what looked to be a draw. He now has superior tiebreaks over Kramnik going into the final round.
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By CLO
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March 29, 2013 |
 In a stunning turn of events, Russian GM and former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik overtakes the lead in London with a win over Aronian, while favorite Carlsen lost to Ivanchuk.
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By Melinda J. Matthews
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March 29, 2013 |
 Yogi and frequent CLO contributor Melinda J. Matthews gives an in-depth, illustrated look into connections between yoga and chess. She also provides practical tips on improving posture and fitness at the board.
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By CLO
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March 28, 2013 |
 USCF Members: Don’t forget to register as a voting member at the following link https://secure2.uschess.org/voter-registration.php so you can help elect the Executive Board. The deadline is March 31 so sign up today!
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By Salman Azhar
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March 27, 2013 |
 375 flocked to 2013 Junior Chess Congress last weekend in San Francisco, including World Youth medallist Cameron Wheeler (pictured) and repeat 8 & Under Champ Joaquin Perkins.
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By CLO
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March 26, 2013 |
 Pre-tournament favorite Magnus Carlsen leads in London after his main rival, Levon Aronian lost to Boris Gelfand in round nine.
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By CLO
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March 25, 2013 |
 9-year-old Awonder Liang broke 2200 this weekend at the Midwest Open Team Chess Festival at the Dayton Chess Club.
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By Salman Azhar
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March 24, 2013 |
The 2013 Junior Chess Congress kicked off on March 23 at the SFO Airport
Hyatt Regency by breaking the previous record of 370 players.
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By GM Ian Rogers
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March 22, 2013 |
 After six of fourteen rounds, Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian are a point and a half clear of their nearest rivals in the London Candidates. GM Rogers reports from the scene.
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By CLO
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March 22, 2013 |
The Amateur Team playoff will crown a winner between four finalists: Princeton University, NorCal House of Chess Kings & Queen, The Illini Schmakelers and Cookie Monsters Crumble the Competition. Update: House of Chess Wins! Full story coming soon.
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By IM John Donaldson
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March 19, 2013 |
 The FRANK P. SAMFORD, JR. CHESS FELLOWSHIP, marking its twenty-seventh annual award, has selected Grandmaster Sam Shankland of Orinda, California, as its 2013 Fellow.
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By Rishi Sethi
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March 19, 2013 |
 See how students from Chicago area non-profit Chess Without Borders combined chess and charity to help build a computer literacy center in New Delhi, India.
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By Steve Immitt
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March 19, 2013 |
 IM Priyadharshan Kannappan of India took clear first ahead of seven Grandmasters at the Mid America Open in Saint Louis. On Saint Patrick's Day, he clinched clear first with a final round victory over GM Shabalov.
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By GM Ian Rogers
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March 18, 2013 |
 GM Ian Rogers writes from the scene of the London Candidates where Levon Aronian leads with wins over Ivanchuk and Gelfand. Carlsen and Svidler are also in the black.
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By CLO
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March 18, 2013 |
 The Candidates matches certainly have heated up since the bloodless first round. Round three featured three decisive games and Aronian took the lead with his second victory in a row.
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By CLO
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March 17, 2013 |
 In the first round of the London Candidates, all games were drawn. In round two, Aronian and Radjabov defeated Gelfand and Ivanchuk respectively to take the lead.
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