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WordPress Feature Removed and Replaced — PGN

Posted on July 24, 2025January 4, 2026 by Webmaster

The PGN shortcode plugin that used to display games on our website has been removed and replaced by RPB Chessboard

Photos from Freestyle Chess (Las Vegas, NV) Event

Posted on July 22, 2025August 8, 2026 by Webmaster

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📰 Aronian’s Artistry Shines in Freestyle Chess Final

Posted on July 20, 2025July 25, 2025 by Ed Magik

The final game of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Las Vegas, played July 20th, 2025, the Wynn Hotel and Casino

What is Chess960?

Posted on July 16, 2025July 23, 2025 by Ed Magik

♟️ Chess960, also known as Fischer Random Chess, is a variant of classical chess designed to emphasize creativity and reduce

🌞 Top Tips to Beat the Heat

Posted on July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 by WesterlyWolf

When summer turns up the heat, staying cool becomes more than a luxury—it’s essential. Whether you’re navigating a sun-drenched city

New Menu Item- Clubhouse

Posted on July 9, 2025August 20, 2025 by Webmaster

A new menu item has been added to the website — “Clubhouse”. Access the clubhouse faster—just one click from the

📰 Casual Chess Club™ Unleashes “The Testing Grounds” — A Blitz-Fueled Battle for Club Glory

Posted on July 7, 2025July 14, 2025 by WesterlyWolf

The Casual Chess Club™ is set to ignite the 64-square battlefield with its latest online tournament series: The Testing Grounds

OTB Chess: White to Move 🏁

Posted on July 2, 2025July 4, 2025 by Ed Magik

While playing my first game of the night with Chris W., I managed to find myself in a standoff with

The American Revolution as a Chess Game

Posted on July 2, 2025July 4, 2025 by WesterlyWolf

The American Revolution was the ultimate chess match—bold openings, cunning sacrifices, and strategic brilliance. The Founders weren’t just fighting; they were thinking five moves ahead. In the end, checkmate wasn’t the fall of a king—it was the birth of a republic.