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{{Short description|US periodical}} |
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The monthly ''Chess Life'' and bi-monthly ''Chess Life for Kids'' (formerly ''School Mates'') are the official ] published by the ] (USCF). ''Chess Life'' is advertized as the "most widely read chess magazine in the world," and reaches more than a quarter of a million readers each month. It focuses on American chess players and tournaments, instruction, human interest, and USCF governance matters. ''Chess Life for Kids'' is geared towards those under 14. A subscription to ''Chess Life'' and ''Chess Life for Kids'' is currently one benefit of becoming a USCF member or affiliate.<ref>{{cite web|title=http://www.uschess.org/content/view/7446}}</ref> All members are given access to the online versions of ''Chess Life'' and ''Chess Life for Kids'' (including back issues). Affiliates and some membership categories also receive printed copies of ''Chess Life'' and/or ''Chess Life for Kids''.<ref>{{cite web|website=http://www.uschess.org/docs/gov/reports/Bylaws/2014Bylaws.pdf}}</ref> |
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The monthly '''''Chess Life''''' and bi-monthly '''''Chess Life Kids''''' (formerly '''''School Mates''''' and '''''Chess Life for Kids''''') are the official ] published by the ] (US Chess). ''Chess Life'' is advertised as the "most widely read chess magazine in the world", and reaches more than a quarter of a million readers each month. It focuses on American chess players and tournaments, instruction, human interest, and US Chess governance matters. ''Chess Life Kids'' is geared towards those under 14. A subscription to ''Chess Life'' and ''Chess Life Kids'' is currently one benefit of becoming a US Chess member or affiliate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uschess.org/content/view/7446|work=US Chess|title=News}}</ref> All members are given access to the online versions of ''Chess Life'' and ''Chess Life Kids'' (including back issues). Affiliates and some membership categories also receive printed copies of ''Chess Life'' and/or ''Chess Life Kids''.<ref>{{cite web|work=US Chess|url=http://www.uschess.org/docs/gov/reports/Bylaws/2014Bylaws.pdf|title=Report}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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The United States Chess Federation was incorporated on December 27, 1939. In the early years, it had no office and no publication. In 1945 and 1946, USCF Annual books were published. In 1946, publication of ''Chess Life'' started as a bi-weekly newspaper, usually eight or twelve pages long. In 1961, ] converted ''Chess Life'' to a slick-covered magazine. In 1969, ''Chess Life'' merged with '']'', the other leading U.S. chess magazine. The magazine was published under the title ''Chess Life & Review'' starting with the November 1969 issue until 1980 when it returned to the name ''Chess Life''. |
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The United States Chess Federation was incorporated on December 27, 1939. In the early years, it had no office and no publication. In 1945 and 1946, USCF Annual books were published. In 1946, publication of ''Chess Life'' started<ref>{{cite web|title=List of chess periodicals|url=http://gambiter.com/chess/library/List_chess_periodicals.html|work=Gambiter|access-date=13 December 2016}}</ref> as a bi-weekly newspaper, usually eight or twelve pages long. In 1961, ] converted ''Chess Life'' to a slick-covered magazine. In 1969, ''Chess Life'' merged with '']'', the other leading U.S. chess magazine. The magazine was published under the title ''Chess Life & Review'' starting with the November 1969 issue until 1980 when it returned to the name ''Chess Life''. |
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==Editors of ''Chess Life''== |
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* 04/2005–02/2006 Glenn Petersen |
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* 04/2005–02/2006 Glenn Petersen |
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* 10/2005–02/2006 Gerald Dullea |
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* 10/2005–02/2006 Gerald Dullea |
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* 03/2006–present Daniel Lucas |
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* 03/2006–05/2018 Daniel Lucas |
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* 06/2018-05/2020 Melinda Matthews |
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* 06/2020-present John Hartmann |
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==Contributors to ''Chess Life''== |
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==Contributors to ''Chess Life''== |
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Some of the notable chess authors and players to write for ''Chess Life'': |
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Some of the notable chess authors and players to write for ''Chess Life'': |
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* ] (1950s and 1960s) ''Games by USCF Members'' <!-- column present in April 1962 issue, must have started earlier --> |
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* ] (1950s and 1960s) ''Games by USCF Members'' <!-- column present in April 1962 issue, must have started earlier --> |
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* ] ''The Check is in the Mail'' |
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* ] ''The Check is in the Mail'' |
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* ] ''Evans on Chess'' <!-- column present in Feb 1962 --> |
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* ] ''Evans on Chess'' <!-- column present in Feb 1962 --> |
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* ] (June 1963 debut) ''Fischer Talks Chess'' |
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* ] (June 1963 debut) ''Fischer Talks Chess'' |
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* ] ''Game of the Month'' |
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* ] ''Game of the Month'' |
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* ] (1968–1975) ''Keres Annotates...'' |
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* ] (1968–1975) ''Keres Annotates...'' |
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* ] Former USCF Executive director and co-author of more than a dozen books |
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* ] Former USCF Executive director and co-author of more than a dozen books |
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* ] ''Easy Does It'' (chess problems) |
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* ] ''Easy Does It'' (chess problems) |
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* ] (1958–1960s) ''Tidbits of Master Play'' <!-- Oct 1962 column says column was nearing end of 4th year --> |
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* ] (1958–1960s) ''Tidbits of Master Play'' <!-- Oct 1962 column says column was nearing end of 4th year --> |
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* ] Contributed at least one article, game, letter or photo to the magazine in each of the past five decades. |
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* ] Contributed at least one article, game, letter or photo to the magazine in each of the past five decades. |
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* ] ''Pachman On the Openings'' |
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*{{Official website|http://www.uschess.org}} |
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The United States Chess Federation was incorporated on December 27, 1939. In the early years, it had no office and no publication. In 1945 and 1946, USCF Annual books were published. In 1946, publication of Chess Life started as a bi-weekly newspaper, usually eight or twelve pages long. In 1961, Frank Brady converted Chess Life to a slick-covered magazine. In 1969, Chess Life merged with Chess Review, the other leading U.S. chess magazine. The magazine was published under the title Chess Life & Review starting with the November 1969 issue until 1980 when it returned to the name Chess Life.
Cover of the September 2015 issue
