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A Clear Guide to the Best Chess Clubs in San Antonio
San Antonio is known for the Alamo, the River Walk, and the Spurs. But behind its famous landmarks, the city...
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Awonder Liang Wins 2025 U.S. Masters Chess Championship in Dramatic Tiebreak Finish
The 2025 U.S. Masters Chess Championship (USM) concluded in dramatic fashion, with Grandmaster (GM) Awonder Liang securing the coveted title...
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Ranking the Top US Chess Players December 2025
The December 2025 FIDE rating lists offer a clear snapshot of where American chess stands on the global stage. Every...
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Dina Belenkaya Declines Postgame Discussion After Round 4 Loss at U.S. Masters
Woman Grandmaster Dina Belenkaya quietly declined to engage with her opponent after losing in Round 4 of the 2025 U.S....
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Best Places to Play Chess in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has a friendly chess community, from classic clubs and university groups to outdoor parks and library programs. Below are...
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2025 U.S. Masters Chess Championship Begins with Elite GMs
The 2025 U.S. Masters Chess Championship (USM) returns to Charlotte, North Carolina, from November 26–30, 2025, bringing together one of...
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Daniel Naroditsky fundraising: Who has donated the most?
The Naroditsky Memorial & Fellowship Endowment has already drawn substantial support from the chess world and beyond — and the...
Chess 101
How to Increase USCF Points Quickly (clear, practical & advanced guide)
If your goal is to raise your USCF rating quickly, you’ll get the fastest results by combining smart tournament selection,...
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Where to Play Chess in Montreal: Major Clubs & exact addresses
Montreal has a lively, welcoming chess scene for players of every age and level. Whether you’re a student looking for...
Chess 101
Ceres Chess Engine Guide: Power, Features, Download, and Setup
Ceres (short for “Chess Engine for Research”) is a modern, open-source chess engine that blends Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS)...