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What to Expect at Your First USCF Tournament
Walking into your first USCF tournament can feel intimidating. The room is quiet. Players stare intensely at their boards. Clocks...
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Biel International Chess Festival 2026: 12 Open Tournaments, Something for Everyone
For the 59th consecutive year, the city of Biel/Bienne will host one of the most prestigious events in the chess...
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The 10 Most Remarkable Chess Games of 2025
Chess in 2025 delivered everything fans could hope for: dramatic upsets, fearless sacrifices, teenage prodigies challenging legends, and creative masterpieces...
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The 1st Annual Oak Grove Open Set for $3,500 Prize Fund
The 1st Annual Oak Grove Open will take place from December 12–14, 2025, at the Hampton Inn and Suites Dulles,...
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The 1st Annual Mount Holly Open Begins December 5
The inaugural Mount Holly Open is scheduled to take place from December 5–7, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn Mount...
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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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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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2025 U.S. Masters Chess Championship: Why Olexandr Bortnyk WithdrEw Midway Through the Event
GM Olexandr Bortnyk arrived at the 2025 US Masters in Charlotte as one of the most dangerous rapid starters in...
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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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60th American Open Chess Championship: Full Guide
The 60th American Open Chess Championship will take place from Monday, November 24, 2025, to Sunday, November 30, 2025, at...