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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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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.

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.

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Hi I am around 1400 rapid on chess.com and I have a USCF regular rating of around 1060. I really want to increase my rating and I want to know some tips to help increase my rating at my level. Also, any courses or books that would be recommended?

Rating oscillation in chess is completely normal and happens to every player, regardless of their level. As a coach with 20 years of experience and a FIDE Master myself, I can confidently say that rating changes—both up and down—are simply part of the game. They reflect growth, learning, experimentation, and sometimes fatigue or form. When a player is improving, their rating doesn't always rise in a straight line. There are periods of progress followed by setbacks. This is natural. You might have a week where everything clicks and you gain 50 points. Then next week, you lose three games in a row and drop back. This doesn’t mean you’re getting worse. It often means you're trying new ideas, facing stronger competition, or learning how to manage pressure in critical moments. Even top players have fluctuations. Magnus Carlsen, the world’s best for over a decade, has had rating drops after tough tournaments. It’s not a sign of failure—it’s part of being active and constantly testing your limits. Many players panic when their rating falls, but that’s the worst thing you can do. When you start chasing rating or playing only to avoid losing, your improvement slows. Instead, focus on the quality of your play: Are you calculating better? Are you understanding positions deeper? Are you spotting more tactics? Chess ratings are not fixed identities—they are just numbers that follow your results. What matters more is consistent effort, reflection after games, and the ability to bounce back. In practical terms, here's what you can do when your rating drops: Analyze your recent losses without emotion. Try to understand the recurring mistakes. Work on your weaknesses. If you keep blundering in time trouble, train your clock management. Keep playing and stay active. Inactivity can freeze your growth. Don’t avoid stronger opponents. Tough games sharpen your skills, even if you lose. Accept that improvement often looks like two steps forward, one step back. Rating swings are not signs of failure—they’re evidence of your activity and effort. The only real failure in chess is stopping your learning because of fear or frustration. So embrace the ups and downs. Every great player has been through them. What separates long-term success from stagnation is the mindset: stay consistent, stay curious, and keep playing.

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Can anyone help me with my center opening and what to do if not accepted?

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