Jen on Mind Sport Rapids, Pairs and Team Climb

Jennifer Shahade reports from the rapid and pair competitions at the 1st World Mind Sports Games in China. Also see a big photo gallery from the U.S. team Great Wall climb.

Hal Spots 4.e3; Time for Earth to Vote

During Thursday’s live exchange between Chamitoff aboard ISS, and the Stevenson team at Bellevue Community College, Hal noticed that 4.e3 had been played on Greg’s chess board in space.

Jennifer on Blitzing in Beijing

Web-editor Jennifer Shahade blogs on the Blitz competitions at the 1st Mind Sport Games in Beijing, China. Check out games and a big photo gallery.

GM Joel on Knocking Out the Competition

GM Joel Benjamin of "Ask GM Joel" chronicles the first five matches of the New Jersey Knockouts, which brought them to a 3.5-1.5 record.

Jennifer Blogs on Arrival in China

Jennifer Shahade blogs from the 1st Mind Sport Games in Beijing, China. Seven out of the 13-player American delegation have arrived so far. Check out a big photo gallery.

Evan Rosenberg on Breaking 2200

Once perennial 2100 player Evan Rosenberg reveals how he finally broke the big 22, and advises readers on how they can do the same: "If I could do it... anyone can," Evan writes.

October Chess Life Up

Login as a member check out the October Chess Life Mag, including Hanken's World Open article and Alec Getz's Pan-Am story. Registered users can check out the "Mysterious Knight Move."

Compose Like Mozart

CLO problemist Gary Kevin Ware takes readers through the process of composing a problem, with the help of Sam Loyd and Thomas Taverner.

Interview With New Women's World Champion, Alexandra Kosteniuk

In a CLO exclusive, Jerry Hanken interviews new Women's World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk about her road to the title, her plans as the champ and how to attract more women to chess. 

2009 U.S. Champs Set for Saint Louis

The 2009 U.S. Championship will be held in Saint Louis, Missouri at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. Read the official PR and look for full details on uschess.org in the coming months.

 

Welcome!

USCF members and guests may now take part in the historic Earth vs. Space chess match.  Click on the link at the top of the right column for match updates.

thumb_kamskycb.jpg And we are working hard to support our highest-rated star - Brooklyn GM Gata Kamsky - as he prepares for his third attempt to become World Champion.  He's reached the Final Four, and he's previously won matches against two of the three remaining players - each of whom has worn the crown already.  Read more about his exciting opportunity, and find out how you may be able to join us in helping Gata bring the title home to the US again!
 
 

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