The USCF is launching a pilot program in selected states allowing non-USCF members to play rated games based on a pay-per-game fee structure. The purpose of the pilot program is to explore ways to grow chess and introduce chess players unfamiliar with the USCF to the organization and rated play.
After their victory at the SD Teams, the International Pawn Stars (Sandor, Ekram, Mark, & Richard) headed to Denver to play in the Colorado Open. SDCA President, Jerry John was also there and played in the Open.
Scandinavian Scouting
In five years time Stefan Strandberg has developed from being an important pawn in a chess game into a rock solid rook. The future seems ever so bright for the talented...
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Sometimes, because of events in other parts of the board, pawns are left on their own against the enemy King. When this happens, knowing one single rule will be enough to decide the game.
By Mike Nietman, Local Organizer, 1990 World Youth Chess Festival for Peace
SD State Team Championship & Blitz Championship
Pierre, SD
July 21 & 22, 2018
See flyer here.
119th Annual U.S. Open
Middleton, WI
July 28 - Aug 5, 2018
See more details here.
