Shenandoah Valley Chess Club

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

Shepherdstown Chess Club is holding a two-day tournament on Sat-Sun, Nov 14-15 at Shepherd University. The format is 5SS G60/d10. Registration is open:

08/16/2026

Congratulations to Box Office Brewery Chess Club on a successful first tournament! It was awesome making new friends over the board. Job well done!

08/12/2026

This Saturday - Box Office Brewery Chess Club is holding a tournament! Check out the details. We hope you can make it!

Join us for chess Wednesday the 12th, at 6:30 as we return to the Box Office Brewery. We had a good time at the Brick House in Front Royal last week, but the Box Office is our home. As always, all levels of players are welcome.

Also, a reminder that our first Quad Tournament will be August 15th at the Backroom Brewery in Middletown! For some players this will be our first taste of tournament play, and we will be figuring out the clock, and score sheets. We will have some seasoned players too. Just like every regular club chess night, the atmosphere will be fun, respectful, and supportive. Your participation will help make our first event a success.

08/10/2026

Congratulations to The Pawn Project - 2026 Small Chess Club of the Year! Thank you, US Chess, for your incredible support.

08/10/2026

On Friday, The Pawn Project received a national award from the United States Chess Federation - Small Chess Club of the Year. The ceremony took place at the 2026 US Open in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where many other luminaries in American chess were recognized.

Congratulations to the De Luise family and the Purcellville, Virginia community. You inspired a nation. We are so honored, happy, and proud of you.

Thank you, US Chess, for your faithful support for all chess programs and players, regardless of size or skill level.

And to our Shenandoah Valley community of players, parents, educators, and friends - thank you all. This achievement is impossible without you.

Chess is more than a game.

~ SVCC Board of Directors

08/06/2026

US Chess has released the August 2026 digital editions of Chess Life and Chess Life Kids, now available to all current US Chess members. Members can access both magazines by logging into the US Chess website through the Member Site Login and visiting My Dashboard.

This month's Chess Life features GM-elect Liam Putnam's victory at the 2026 National Open's Edmonton Cup in Las Vegas, with tournament coverage by IM Tatev Abrahamyan, including a spotlight on WGM Zoey Tang's standout performance. The issue also includes an interview by CM Brian Karen with IM John Donaldson on Fischer's Legacy, reports from the U.S. Amateur Team Championships, and additional news and features from across the chess community.

In Chess Life Kids, IM Bryan Enming Lin shares three annotated games from his perfect 7/7 performance to win the National Middle School (K–8) Championship. Readers will also meet Tanya Sinha, who shares how chess has helped her build friendships around the world. Additional features include opening ideas after 1.e4 e5, attacking lessons with Tim McGrew, Igor's Doubles, and brainteasers from Jeff Coakley.

Current US Chess members receive complimentary digital access to both publications. Members who wish to receive printed editions may opt in for an annual fee of $12 for Chess Life and $6 for Chess Life Kids, while Life Members continue to receive print copies unless they choose to opt out. Members who were enrolled as Premium Members prior to June 1, 2021, will continue receiving print editions through the expiration of their current membership.

For questions regarding magazine access or membership benefits, please contact [email protected].

05/13/2026