USCF Welcomes Interim Executive Director Francisco Guadalupe

Francisco (Franc) Guadalupe, our FIDE Zonal President will serve as the USCF interim Executive Director. Franc is also an International Arbiter and International Organizer.

Nationwide Search - Executive Director of the US Chess Federation

The United States Chess Federation (USCF) is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The desired start date for this full-time position with benefits is between September and December 2013.

Washington International & Razuvaev Memorial Set for Aug 6-11

The Washington International returns to Rockville, MD from Aug. 6 -11 concurrent with the Razuvaev Memorial featuring four top women players vs. four GMs including GMs Kosteniuk and Gulko. 

Kamsky & Nakamura in Greece

Our #1 rated player Hikaru Nakamura and the reigning US Champ, Gata Kamsky are playing in the FIDE Grand Prix in Greece. Round one brought good and bad news for American fans.

The May Check is in the Mail

This month's check is in the mail by Alex Dunne features an annotated game by Kenneth Holroyd, our newest International Correspondence Chess Master.

Jen on Saint Louis Highlights

CLO editor Jen Shahade talks about some highlights of her trip to Saint Louis for the US Chess Champs, including the Ramirez-Kamsky final, visiting the ICA school and commentary with GMs Ashley and Seirawan.

Nakamura Ties for Second in Norway

Hikaru Nakamura, the #1 rated player in the US, had a fine performance at Norway Chess, tying for second with Carlsen, a half point behind tournament winner Karjakin. 

Sheriff on Inaugural Cook County – Russia Inmate Tournament

Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced the winners of the chess tournament that took place today between Cook County jail detainees and Russian inmates.  After the second  round was complete the Russian inmates won 8 matches and ...

Dreams & Extremes for Nakamura in Norway

GM Ian Rogers writes about the dreams that created Norway Chess 2013 and the extremes of our #1 rated player GM Hikaru Nakamura there so far.

Updated! USCF Bookstore Bids [2013-2014]

USCF bookstore bids are now open for the US Open in Madison, WI, the  K-12 Grade Championship in Orlando, FL and 2014 National Scholastics. 

Kamsky Wins 4th Title in Armageddon

The 2013 U.S. Championship went extra innings today in a gripping tiebreak final. After splitting a pair of rapid games, GM Gata Kamsky won $30,000 and his fourth title in an Armageddon game against GM Alejandro Ramirez, who was seeking his ...

Krush Crowned; Playoffs Await Kamsky, Ramirez

IM Irina Krush defended her U.S. Women’s Championship title today. Her draw with WGM Camilla Baginskaite made her score 8/9 and put the tournament out of reach for IM Anna Zatonskih

 

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SuperNats400.jpgBrowse results at the SuperNationals V: Nashville, April 5-7 and watch video on CLO.

Follow America's premiere invitational, the US Chess Championships and US Women's, celebrating five straight years in Saint Louis.

 

 
   
 
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