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Check out key games and highlights with @SabinaFoisor and follow us on YouTube for even more puzzles and tactics from this tournament. To get us started, how can Black force a draw in Cervantes – M. Muzychuk in the position below:
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There will be no repeat champion at the Women's World Cup after GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (pictured)'s shocking exit. @CarissaYipChess faces GM Vaishali R in a match-up of two young, talented tacticians! . Photo courtesy of Anna Shtourman/@FIDE_Chess.
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Results are in for the 2025 US Chess Executive Board (EB) Election. Results are available here: . Learn more about the 2025 candidates here:
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Meanwhile, IM Alice Lee lost a tough match to 16-year-old Russian WGM Anna Shukhman in a clash of styles. Stay tuned for annotations from @SabinaFoisor in tomorrow's report.
@carissayipchess is through to round 3 of the Women's World Cup after defeating Olympiad teammate GM Irina Krush 2–0 in a rollercoaster of a match. No rest for @ThaliChess, who plays in tomorrow's tie-breaks against GM Mariya Muzychuk! . Photos c @FIDE_chess
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RT @SusanPolgar: Women's World Cup Tactic! Black to move! Find it and black will likely win. Don't find it and black has almost nothing if….
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Congratulations to the inaugural @MauriceAshley Chess Fellowship awardees: GM Brewington Hardaway (16), NM Jacorey Bynum (17), & Ayden Spellman-Robinson (10). The nationwide fellowship identifies, supports, & elevates talent from underserved communities.
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All four Americans advance at @FIDE_chess Women's World Cup! . But with Krush – Yip a key second round match-up, at least one USA player will not make it to round 3. Read @chessfeels' report with annotations by @SabinaFoisor. Photo c Anna Shtourman/FIDE.
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#TriviaTuesday When is the last time @irinakrush and @carissayipchess played a @FIDE_chess rated game of classical chess. outside of St. Louis? . Why do we ask? Well, check out tomorrow's pairings for the Women's World Cup.
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RT @FIDE_chess: ✨ FIDE announces the list of players for the 2025 Grand Swiss. New elite players dominate the list as young stars pack the….
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Speaking of fireworks, what did World Open champion GM Subramaniyam find against IM Nico Chasin here after Black's 12. Ne7? White to play and win!
Our 4th of July weekend wrap-up covers the World Open, Philadelphia International, and two newer events from the Atlantic Chess Association. Photo of fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art courtesy of Creative Commons.
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Our 4th of July weekend wrap-up covers the World Open, Philadelphia International, and two newer events from the Atlantic Chess Association. Photo of fireworks over the Philadelphia Museum of Art courtesy of Creative Commons.
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Despite what fútbol fans might tell you, summer 2025 is World Cup time! Read our report on the World Cadets Cup (Under-8, 10, and 12 Open and Girls) and Women's World Cup begins Sunday. Photo of Under-12 Open silver medalist Chenxuan Ling c @FIDE_Chess.
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Don't forget to register for the U.S. Open! Be sure to register by July 7 to lock in the early bird rate of $155. Plus: discounted hotel rates are only guaranteed through July 6. Fireworks can wait another minute, register now!.
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At just over 7 years and 2 months of age, Ruben Quintans has broken GM Abhimanyu Mishra's record for the youngest player to reach a US Chess rating over 2000. Learn more about Ruben's accomplishment on Chess Life Online: .
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In this month's column, Jeff French shares correspondence games submitted by readers. If you register for an upcoming correspondence event, you might have some games to submit to Jeff in the future, too!.
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Jack Moore talks to the movers and shakers in the NYC scholastic scene to find out what's behind their success in the July issue of Chess Life. Plus: @SabinaFoisor on the Women's World Championship, @Tatev__A's previews her @Chessable course, and more!.
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Reminder: US Chess offices will be closed Friday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. Please submit any TLAs or email blasts by noon on Thursday to ensure it is approved before the weekend.
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Deja vu! Congrats to @TaniAdewumi on repeating as US Cadet Champion, clinching the 8-player under-16 event with a round to spare. Check out two of his victories, as well as one by third-place finisher @Atwell_Rose, in our report.
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