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United States Chess Federation
United States chess federation profile with 5,784 active FIDE registered players. Browse the top 100 United States chess players, rating distribution, and federation news on ChessTV.
Active
5,784
Inactive
8,052
Ratings
United States - Chess Rating Distribution
Standard rating ranges by number of players
United States chess rating distribution: 1000-1500: 181 players, 1500-1800: 2,736 players, 1800-2000: 1,453 players, 2000-2200: 486 players, 2200-2300: 122 players, 2300-2400: 85 players, 2400-2500: 51 players, 2500-2600: 17 players, 2600-2700: 12 players, 2700-2800: 7 players, Not rated: 550 players
Stories
United States - Chess Federation News
Brewington Hardaway Becomes Grandmaster: First US-Born African American to Earn Title
Brewington Hardaway, a 15-year-old from the Bronx, has become the second African American chess grandmaster in history, and the first born in the United S
Hikaru Nakamura Qualifies for 2026 Candidates Tournament: The Unconventional Road to Cyprus
The world #2 has officially met the 40-game requirement for his rating spot, securing his place in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Here's how the American superstar took chess's most controversial qualification path, and why
Wesley So Resigns in a Dead Draw: A Shocking Turn in Round 2
In the second game of Round 2, Wesley So surprisingly resigned on move 72 — in what was actually a dead draw position.At first glance, it might seem like White had an extra bishop and a winning advantage. However, the posit
Aronian Shines in Las Vegas, Wins $200,000 at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
The chess lights sparkled bright in Las Vegas as the third leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2024 unfolded from July 16–20 at the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas. With a jaw-dropping $750,000
Rankings
United States - Top 100 Chess Players
The top 100 FIDE-rated chess players from United States, ranked by standard rating.