The 20th Annual Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) All-Girls National Chess Championship kicked off with excitement on opening day, 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.

With a record-breaking 546 players registered from 33 states, Washington DC, US Virgin Islands, Canada, and the United Kingdom, the championship set a new benchmark, showcasing the growing popularity and engagement of girls in the chess community. Players from across the nation have gathered to compete, form friendships, and share their passion for chess.