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The quadrennial combined National High School, National Middle School and National Elementary School tournament. There are 26 sections (6 in the K-12 High School division, 7 in the K-8 Middle School division and 13 in the K-6 Elementary School division - some elementary schools go through 6th grade). There are six championship sections (K-12, K-8, K-6, K-5, K-3, K-1) and three unrated sections (K-12, K-8, K-6). There are Bughouse and Blitz side events on Thursday May 8. The two tandem GM simuls have been fully booked for a while. It is in Orlando and the early bird entry fee rate goes to March 24. There is a very wide range of guesses as to the eventual number of players (5,000 - 11,000) but the one I am currently leaning towards is 6,500 while hoping that it goes higher (2017 has the previous record of 5,575 and Orlando has a lot more flights and hotels than Nashville did in 2017 - in 2017 there were teams having to charter buses and people staying quite a half hour or more distant, all due to significant demand on flights and hotel rooms while 2021 was converted to on-line because of Covid). General information is at: https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2025/sn8/ Please read the booking policy for your hotel BEFORE YOU BOOK. Registration is at https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/tournament.php?wkevent=2025SuperNationalsVIII Current entries (494 with forty days left at the least expensive early bird rate) is at https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2025/sn8/?page=ADVANCE National Scholactic rules is at: https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/uschess-scholasticregulations_2024-2025.2024.08.05a.pdf Venue map is at https://occc.net/Portals/0/Library/docs/01-28-20%20OCCC%2011x17%20West%20Building%20Floor%20Plan.pdf

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What is Live Chess Match Play? Live Chess Match Play pits countries vs countries in live chess club matches, in competitions including the Live Chess World League, Pan American Live Chess League, and Chess.com Nations League. Each match, you will represent the USA against a player from another country in a two-game mini-match. When are USChess's Live Chess Matches? USChess normally has 2-3 live chess matches per week that typically take place on weekends. The exact dates and times of our live chess matches will be announced midweek. The complete calendar of upcoming USChess live chess matches will always be available on the club homepage, in the internal club description, under the header "Upcoming Live Chess Matches". Keep up to date on all upcoming matches and other live chess match play news in the USChess Live Chess Match Play Discussion forum. You can also access the USChess Live Matches Google Calendar here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=dmVjYnNwc2cyZ2Y1NjN0cWdrYWhwdXFhb2tAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ How do I play in USChess's Live Chess Matches? When the time and date of a live chess match comes, click on the Match Link, and then click the "Join" button. Your games will start automatically when the match starts. You do not need a USCF membership to play in these matches. What are the Live Chess World League (LCWL), Pan American Live Chess League (LCPAL), and Chess.com Nations League? Live Chess World League FAQ Pan American Live Chess League FAQ Chess.com Nations League FAQ What time control are these Live Chess Matches? These live chess matches are played at a wide range of time controls to accommodate a variety of players. This includes Rapid (15+2 and 10+2), Blitz (5+2), and Bullet (2+1 and 1+1). What is the multi-team player rule? The multi-team player rule mandates that each individual player may only play for ONE team every live chess season. This means that if you play a live chess match for USChess, you may not play a live chess match for any other national club. Violation of the multi-team player rule may result in removal or bans from this club. If you have any questions, ask below! Please play as many matches as is reasonable, compete, and have fun!

The complete calendar of upcoming USChess live chess matches will always be available on the club homepage, in the internal club description, under the header "Upcoming Live Chess Matches". Info and FAQs: USChess Live Chess Match Play FAQ Live Chess World League FAQ Pan American Live Chess League FAQ Chess.com Nations League FAQ USChess Live Matches Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=dmVjYnNwc2cyZ2Y1NjN0cWdrYWhwdXFhb2tAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ Standings for Current Competitions: LCWL: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X_32ewvvPmwyE20NQFoTVPPc9x8zzwLVGw2JsOZYhQ8/edit?usp=sharing LCWL U1600: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14f63y8kIDqv9FTX9Ghle7P1lcih6U8OHa3GIlVxX7uI/edit?usp=sharing LCPAL Rapid Cup: https://lcpal.tk/ Use this forum for any questions you may have, or to chat with teammates about live chess match play! We will announce upcoming live matches in this forum as well as in the club chat - you can turn on notifications for this forum by clicking the "Follow" box in the bottom right corner.

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The following is a list of active US clubs, competing in the US Team Chess League. Those interested may join to compete in daily chess matches against other states. Arizona Alabama California Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Iowa Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming If you don't see your state on the above list, they may still have a team that's not currently part of the league. If you'd like your state to join the league, join your state club and let the admins know you're interested! Arkansas Alaska Connecticut Delaware Florida Kansas Illinois Montana Nebraska Nevada Oklahoma Rhode Island Texas Vermont Washington D.C.

well I'm surprised I even performed well ;-; Left: MD State Scholastic Middle School Championship, 1st Place Team /// Right: Middle School Championship 2nd Place U-1400

Hello. I am stuck at 1100 and I like playing but I only play for an hour every day. Does anyone have any long term tips for me? Anything is helpful.

I'm from Vietnam https://www.chess.com/club/gio-tra-cua-moi-nguoi-chill-sky-coffee/join

im trying to figure out how to add my chesscom userename to the uscf site, but i cant figure it out. Anyone know how?

Hey, do any of you have tips I can use to overcome my anxieties of playing chess games? I have recently got back into chess yet each time I want to try a rapid game, I get overly anxious and I can't get myself to make a game. I feel like I would be much higher rated if i was able to overcome this anxiety. Does anyone else experience this and does anyone have solutions?

Hey - I was wondering why I have a 520 ish ELO but can beat a 1350 bot. Any suggestions on how I can get better at playing with real people?

I was in a chess club a little while ago. like 2 years and I was 300. I am 1000 in chess.com rating right now what is the rough estimate of my US rating if I was to join again? This may be a dumb question mb.

how good is your  mid . game

I've been stuck at the USCF 1000-1100 range, any tips to get better would be very appreciated.

I have been stuck at 1500 elo for a couple of months now and I want to reach 2000 by the end of the year. Does anyone at or above 2000 have any suggestions on how to improve one's game? I have time to dedicate so all solutions are welcome.

HI, I have been stuck at 100 elo can you help me get out of it. i play 30 mins a day

hey y'all! just wanted to ask if anyone's going to go to chicago all-girls in about a week! 

Please help, because I hope I can get answers to break 700 USCF.