The 2022 edition of the US Chess Championship certainly isn’t lacking drama through one week.

This year’s tournament is once again being held at the Saint Louis Chess Club in St. Louis, Missouri. The venue has hosted the U.S. Chess Championship each year since 2009, one year after opening its doors.

Unlike other sports and games, chess overall athletic ability doesn’t come into the game of chess. Anybody can ace the game with enough practice, experience and savvy strategizing. A recent article by Robert O’Connell of the New York Times detailed how chess is emerging as a popular hobby for … Read more