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By Alex Dunne
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March 31, 2014 |
Alex Dunne's latest column focuses on a perfect correspondence chess contested by two computer engines. Also find games from the 2012 Absolute Champs, by Menke (the champ) and Bradhorst (pictured).
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By CLO
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March 31, 2014 |
NorCal House of Chess took first place in the US Amateur Team playoffs for the second year in a row, defeating US Amateur Team East Champs Princeton in the final match.
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By CLO
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March 29, 2014 |
Viswanathan Anand clinched victory in the Candidates tournament today with a draw against Karjakin. He will rematch Magnus Carlsen later this year for the World Championship title.
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By Tom Braunlich
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March 28, 2014 |
Richard Dermer, originator of the North American Open chess tournament as well as founder of The Hideaway pizza restaurant died at 74 on March 14 in Oklahoma City. Tom Braunlich provides a heartfelt remembrance.
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By CLO
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March 27, 2014 |
The US Amateur Team playoffs will be contested on Saturday on ICC between Princeton University, Russians Never Retreat, The Illini Samwich and NorCal House of Chess.
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By IM Daniel Rensch
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March 25, 2014 |
 Find details on the ChessKid.com 3rd Annual Online National Chess Championship, set for June 6th-8th 2014. The event is both USCF Rated and recognized as the only National Championship of its kind.
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By CLO
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March 24, 2014 |
 US Chess Champion Gata Kamsky took clear first at the Eastern Class Championships in Sturbridge, MA with 4.5/5. Along the way he demonstrated an unusual example of a classic.
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By Akshita Gorti
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March 20, 2014 |
 11-year-old Akshita Gorti writes about the 2nd Schein-Friedman camp, led by FM Aviv Friedman and GM Ben Finegold. She includes Morphy games and mate-in-fours that inspired her.
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By CLO
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March 20, 2014 |
Congratulations to Walter Brown, FIDE Associate at the USCF, who has been named as the Councilor for the FIDE Qualification Commission at a meeting in Athens, Greece.
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By Alan Rodenstein
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March 19, 2014 |
 Find out more about 16-year-old expert Claudia Munoz, who is also a skillful chess marketer, using her website and social media to promote the game all over the World.
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By CLO
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March 18, 2014 |
 After five rounds of the Candidates tournament to determine Magnus Carlsen's next challenger, Vishy Anand leads with 3.5/5. Close behind are GMs Svidler, Aronian and Kramnik.
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By FM Alisa Melekhina
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March 16, 2014 |
 Alisa Melekhina reflects on balancing chess and academics, culminating with her upcoming graduation from Penn Law.
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By Josh Rofrano
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March 13, 2014 |
 Reigning US Champ Gata Kamsky and FM Ben Dean-Kawamura tied for first in the 36th Marchand Open in Rochester, held to honor Dr. Erich Marchand. Full story includes Dean-Kawamura's win over GM Kekelidze.
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By Gary Newsom
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March 12, 2014 |
 The Charlotte Chess Center and Scholastic Academy celebrated its grand opening on the weekend of March 7-8. Find out details from co-founder Gary Newsom and see key games from their first event.
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By IM John Donaldson
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March 11, 2014 |
 The FRANK P. SAMFORD, JR. CHESS FELLOWSHIP, marking its twenty-eighth
annual award, has selected Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky of Foster City,
California, as its 2014 Fellow.
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By USCF
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March 11, 2014 |
USCF Members: Don't forget to register as a voting member so you can vote in this year's Executive Board election.
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