This past weekend, the city of Chicago played host to the 21st Annual All-Girls National Chess Championships, presented by the Kasparov Chess Foundation in conjunction with Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation and the United States Chess Federation. This year’s tournament set an all-time participation record, welcoming 601 players from 39 states, for an unforgettable three days […]
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19th Annual KCF All Girls Nationals Breaks Attendance Record
April 15th, 2024 — The 19th annual All Girls Nationals was organized by Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation (RKCF) and sponsored by Kasparov Chess Foundation, RKCF, and US Chess. The tournament consisted of six sections based on age: Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18. To view the complete standings, click here.
Notice of Cancellation of KCF’s 2020 All-Girls Nationals
As the largest female chess tournament in the United States, we know that the tournament is the highlight of the year for many of the players. This is the first time in the events 17-year history that it has been canceled. The event will not be rescheduled. The next AGN will be place from April […]
Dispatch from the All Girls Nationals: “I am Here to Fight the Chess Wars”
Keyla entered her first Kasparov Chess Foundation All Girl’s Nationals ready to fight the chess wars, make friends, and improve her chess skills. As we walked into the opening ceremony, I saw both nervousness and excitement in her eyes. The energy from the rest of the girls was contagious and within seconds her nervousness seemed […]