Farewell to a chess friend… Mark C Diesen was born September 16, 1957 in Buffalo, New York.  He was an American chessplayer who died on Dec. 9, 2008 in Conroe, Texas. He leaves three daughters, Amy Diesen, 19. Sara...

Wishing You the Very Best – Happy Holidays and Warm Wishes to All This Holiday Season!

The U.S. Chess Trust helps support many chess programs & events ! * Chess for Youth * Sets for Vets * Denker Tournament for High School Champions * World Youth Championship (October 19-31, 2008) * Collegiate Final Fo...

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An Exclusive Interview with Harold Dondis by Jim Eade C.T. When and where were you born? H. D. Rockand, Maine Oct.1, 1922.  I was educated in the Rockland Public Schools, Bowdoin, and Harvard Law School. C. T. How did yo...

A Special Thanks To Our May 2008 Donors – Your Support Helps Us Make a Difference! Remember, thanks to your donations we can provide Programs/Resources for the chess community! Ben Franklin Donors ($1,000 or more) ...

10-year-old Seeking International Chess Title By Claudia Hill , Del Rio News-Herald , Published June 20, 2008 10-year-old Claudia Muñoz will be representing the United States in the upcoming Pan-American Youth Festival I...

Magnus Carlsen at 17 years of age, is rapidly climbing to the top of the FIDE list. It would not be unrealistic to predict that by age 20, Carlsen may became the youngest World Champion ever.  In the coming years, we wil...