The Chess in Education Conference to Take Place on Dec. 6 in NYC
The one-day event will convene certified teachers and school administrators, college professors and administrators, chess coaches and instructors certified by US Chess or FIDE, and professionals working in youth service organizations to explore how chess fosters educational growth, resilience, and cognitive development — all through the lens of modern mindset theory. Learn more about the conference: link.
All-Girls Nationals – Results Are In!
The 20th Annual Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) All-Girls National Chess Championship kicked off on April 4, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. Organized in partnership with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation and US Chess, this milestone event celebrates two decades of empowering young female chess players. Read about the winners; See pictures; Check out ABC News Chicago’s report.
All-Girls Nationals First Moves
Garry Kasparov makes the first move for WIM Iris Mou on board 1, with Sanushya Subramaniam. A record-breaking 546 players registered from 33 states, Washington DC, US Virgin Islands, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The All Girls National Championships are off to a great start in the Windy City. Read more about it on US Chess.
Fifth Annual KCF University Cup
The 5th annual KCF University Cup took place on Feb 1-2, 2025, and was a huge success! This international online tournament brought together top university and college teams. Congrats to all! See final standings.