Alex Yermolinsky

Alex Yermolinsky, born on April 11, 1958, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia, is an American chess grandmaster who earned his title in 1992. After immigrating to the United States in 1990, he became a dominant force in U.S. chess during the 1990s, winning the U.S. Chess Championship twice: tying for first place with Alexander Shabalov in 1993 and claiming the title outright in 1996. Yermolinsky also secured victories in the World Open in Philadelphia three times (1993, 1995, and 1996) and won the American Continental Championship in 2001. In recognition of his contributions to the game, he was inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame in 2012. Beyond his competitive achievements, Yermolinsky is known for his instructional work, authoring books such as “The Road to Chess Improvement” and “Chess Explained: The Classical Sicilian.” He is also a regular commentator and presenter on the Internet Chess Club.

 

Vladimir Akopian

Play chess better on a team? USA Senior Chess

The USA Senior (50+) Team won a gold medal at the 2024 FIDE World Senior Team Chess Championships. The three members of the USA Senior (50+) Team traveled from the FIDE World Senior Team Chess Championships in Krakow, Poland, to St. Louis, USA, to compete as individuals in the U.S. Senior Championship. More 🡢
World Senior Team Chess Championships

USA takes Gold, Silver, and Bronze at FIDE World Senior Team Chess Championships

USA federation chess players competed on five teams at the FIDE World Senior Team Chess Championships, held in Krakow, Poland, July 1–12. US Chess financially supported three of the USA teams. Its 50+ team took the gold medal in the open category. For the women’s medals, the USA 50+ women’s team took silver, and the USA 65+ women’s team took bronze. More 🡢