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2025 Seattle Chess Classic: Everything You Need to Know
The chess boards are ready. The clocks are set. And on August 16–17, 2025, Hotel 116 in Bellevue, Washington, will...
Chess 101
USCF Grand Prix Points: A Complete Guide
If you’ve ever wondered why some of America’s top chess players spend their weekends traveling to small towns and regional...
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55th Continental Open 2025: A Celebration of Chess Tradition
From August 14–17, 2025, the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, Massachusetts, will once again become the battleground for...
Chess 101
What’s a Good USCF Rating? A Look at the Real Numbers
If you’ve ever wondered how your USCF rating compares to other players, you’re not alone. One of the most common...
Chess 101
How to Get a USCF Chess Rating (Even If You’re a Total Beginner)
So you’ve been playing online. You’ve beaten your friends. And now you’re asking: How do I get a real chess...
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Nakamura Bows Out of Freestyle Chess: End of an Era or a Clear Statement?
Hikaru Nakamura has finally said what many in the chess world have suspected for months: he’s likely done with Freestyle...
Chess 101
USCF Chess Ratings Explained: How to Gain (or Lose) Points in Every Game
If you’ve played chess in the United States, you’ve probably heard of the USCF rating. It’s a number that shows...
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Battle in the Carolinas: 2025 DKC Heart of the Carolinas FIDE Summer Classic Draws Top Talent to Winston-Salem
As summer chess fever spreads across the United States, one tournament stands out in the Southeast: the 2025 DKC Heart...
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Big Shock in British Chess Championship: IM Eggleston Stuns GM Gawain Jones
The 2025 British Chess Championship promised drama. But few expected the biggest surprise to come this early. In Round 2,...
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Carlsen Wins Chess Gold at 2025 eSports World Cup
Magnus Carlsen beat Alireza Firouzja twice, 3-1 in each round, to win the chess title at the 2025 eSports World...