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Commemorate the chess game played on this date (Oct. 23) in 1918 when the legendary Frank Marshall unveiled an opening, now known as Marshall Attack, against Jose Raul Capablanca in New York City. chess.com/blog/raync910/fran…
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The GOAT Arena has a slight twist - ALL games will start with the GOAT Horns opening 🐐
1.e4 a6 2.d4 c6!
Arena is LIVE NOW!! go.chess.com/GOAT_Arena
Celebrate the Game of the Century played 70 years ago: Oct. 17, 1956. At the Marshall Chess Club in New York City, 13-year-old Bobby Fischer with the black pieces defeated IM Donald Byrne.
On this date 41 years ago, perhaps the most famous chess game featuring an octopus knight was played. In the 16th game of the 1985 World Championship match against GM Karpov, GM Kasparov creates it with 16… Nd3. chess.com/blog/raync910/octo…
Do you know about the Iron Man of chess? Jay Bonin is likely to have played in more rated tournaments than any other chess player in U.S. chess history.
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Do you play chess or know a chess player? Celebrate #InternationalChessDay on July 20 #Chess #échecs #Studychess @chesscom @FIDE_chess @FideOnlineArena @lichess @GWR
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Do you enjoy chess history? On this date (July 16) in 1933, what important event happened? Alexander Alekhine amazed the world by playing several simultaneous blindfold games. How many did he play? @chesscom @FIDE_chess #ajedrez #echecs chess.com/blog/raync910/alek…
Celebrate #Bloomsday today. Why did James Joyce include a #chess scene in #Ulysses? When @GMJuditPolgar received the James Joyce Award in #Dublin, she said, “Without work, talent is lost.”#chesscommunity @chesscom @USChess #chessquote @BloomsdayDublin chess.com/blog/raync910/ches…
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Are you 18+ and want to volunteer with the Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz tournament? We are looking for general volunteers as well as media volunteers!
Want to learn more? Want to apply?
General Volunteers: forms.gle/zPJ9RP9rofdA3i3B7
Media Volunteers: forms.gle/qbavmnxeQBHrfEcy5
Join the #chesscommunity in celebrating the birthday of American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, born on May 24, 1941. Do you know about his passion for #chess? @chesscom @FIDE_chess #ajedrez #echecs #xadrez @USChess #studychess @bobdylan @bobdylancenter
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US Chess is seeking volunteers to assist at the 2026 National Elementary School Championships 4/30-5/3 in Baltimore. If you’re a local chess enthusiast, seeking national event experience, or an attendee with a few hours, we could use your help!
Info: new.uschess.org/news/volunte…
Do you enjoy chess history? On this date in 1894, what important event happened? The protagonists were Emanuel Lasker and William Steinitz. #chesscommunity @chesscom @FIDE_chess #ajedrez #echecs #xadrez @USChess #Studychess #chessquote
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I won candidates !
🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov wins the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 🏆
❗️ He will now challenge 🇮🇳 Gukesh D for the FIDE World Championship title later this year!
#FIDECandidates #FIDEWomensCandidates #FIDE #Chess #Cyprus
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How much would you take home for 50% off? 🥕 We’re celebrating the new year with half off all fresh and local veggies at the Farm Market! No gimmicks. No fine print. Tap for details: linvilla.com/farm-market/pro…
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From the Carolina Alumni Review: Political scientist Steven Levitsky will deliver this year’s Thomas Willis Lambeth ’57 Distinguished Lecture in Public Policy, which will explore “America’s Road to Authoritarianism.”
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