Welcome to this week’s featured player: Walker Walker is the 5th grade. Let’s learn more about Walker. When did you start playing Chess? Why? I started playing "No Stress Chess" at about 8 years old. It uses the regular rules of chess, except you ... Continue Reading »
Featured Player – Kylan J
Welcome to this week’s featured player: Kylan Kylan once drew a GM in a simul. Congratulations! Let’s learn more about Kylan. When did you start playing Chess? Why? I started when I was eleven but didn't really commit until twelve or thirteen. It was ... Continue Reading »
US Chess Federation ID Memberships
All Chessmates tournaments require you to have an active USCF ID (US Chess Federation ID) which is not covered by Club, or Tournament Fees. We often get asked, why is this? What is the USCF ID good for? So today we're going to explain. When you sign ... Continue Reading »
Nimzo Indian Results
Congratulations to all who attended! We had over 150 players and many new comers, in 9 sections. Special Congratulations to our first place winners - K-1 Section - Brooke Korotkin 2nd Grade Section - Colin Fertig 3rd Grade Section - Daniel Bush 4th ... Continue Reading »
Featured Player – Annie T.
Welcome to this week’s featured player: Annie T. Annie is in the 3rd Grade, and just placed 4th at State. Congratulations! Let’s learn more about Annie. When did you start playing Chess? Why? I started to play chess when I was five. Because my ... Continue Reading »
2017 State Scholastic Championship
Last weekend, the 2017 State Scholastic Championships was held. What a fantastic weekend of Chess! Chessmates was proud to have 56 players attend and play in the two day tournament at the Tivoli student union in Denver. We had some great results and ... Continue Reading »