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Chess in United States

The United States has a storied chess history that stretches from Paul Morphy's brilliance in the 1850s through Bobby Fischer's legendary 1972 World Championship victory and into today's modern era dominated by super-grandmasters. The US Chess Federation is the second-largest national federation in the world, overseeing thousands of rated tournaments each year across all fifty states.

American chess is experiencing a renaissance. Fabiano Caruana, the first American to challenge for the classical world title since Fischer, Hikaru Nakamura, who has popularised chess through streaming, and Wesley So, a US Championship winner, have brought fresh attention to the game. The Saint Louis Chess Club has become a world-class venue, hosting the Sinquefield Cup and the US Championship annually.

Scholastic chess in America is enormous. Tens of thousands of students compete in national championships each year, and many school districts now include chess in their enrichment curricula. Community clubs, from New York's Marshall Chess Club to neighbourhood meetups, provide regular opportunities for over-the-board play.

Online learning perfectly complements this rich in-person ecosystem. Professor Archer's lessons are designed to help American players at every level build a strong foundation in openings, tactics, and endgames. Check the city pages below for local resources near you.

Notable Players from United States

• Fabiano Caruana
• Hikaru Nakamura
• Wesley So

National Chess Federation

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Chess in United States by City

• Chess in New York
• Chess in Los Angeles
• Chess in Chicago
• Chess in San Francisco
• Chess in Seattle
• Chess in Austin
• Chess in Boston

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