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{{Short description|US periodical}} |
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'''''Chess Life''''' is the official publication of the ] (]), and reaches more than a quarter of a million readers every month. A subscription to this leading ] ] is one of the benefits of Full Adult, Youth, or Life membership in the USCF. Scholastic members receive Chess Life bi-monthly. |
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{{Infobox magazine |
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| title = Chess Life |
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| image_file = Chess Life, September 2015.jpg |
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| image_caption = Cover of the September 2015 issue |
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| frequency = Monthly (''Chess Life''), bi-monthly (''Chess Life Kids'') |
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| founded = 1946 (''Chess Life'') |
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| company = ] |
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| country = ] |
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| based = ] |
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| language = English |
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| website = {{URL|http://www.uschess.org}} |
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| issn = 0197-260X |
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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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The United States Chess Federation was incorporated on ], ]. In the early years, it had no office and no publication. In ] and ], USCF Annual books were published. In 1946, publication of Chess Life started as a bi-weekly newspaper, usually 8 or 12 pages long. In ], ] converted Chess Life to a slick covered magazine. |
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==History== |
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=== Editors of 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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* 05/1946–12/1957 Montgomery Major |
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* 01/1958-12/1960 Fred M. Wren |
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* 01/1961–12/1961 ] |
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* 01/1962–05/1966 J. F. Reinhardt <!-- editor on April 1962 issue, not sure when he started --> |
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* 06/1966–11/1966 ] and ] |
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* 12/1966–––––––– ] and ] |
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* 01/1967–10/1979 ] |
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* 11/1979–01/1982 Fairfield W. Hoban |
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* 02/1982–12/1984 Frank Elley |
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* 01/1985–03/1988 ] |
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* 04/1988–––––––– Fairfield W. Hoban |
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* 05/1988–07/1989 Don Maddox |
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* 08/1989–––––––– ] |
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* 09/1989–10/1990 Julie Ann Desch |
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* 11/1990–10/2000 Glenn Petersen |
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* 11/2000–10/2003 Peter Kurzdorfer |
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* 11/2003–12/2003 Glenn Petersen |
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* 01/2004–03/2005 Kalev Pehme |
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* 04/2005–02/2006 Glenn Petersen |
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* 10/2005–02/2006 Gerald Dullea |
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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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Some of the notable chess authors and players to write for ''Chess Life'': |
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* ] ''Back to Basics'' |
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== See also == |
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* ] ''In the Arena'' (1972–1981), ''Endgame Lab'' (1981–2013), and chess problem column ''Benko's Bafflers'' |
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* ] ''Key Krackers'' |
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* ] |
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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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* ] ''Evans on Chess'' <!-- column present in Feb 1962 --> |
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* ] (June 1963 debut) ''Fischer Talks Chess'' |
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* ] ''Game of the Month'' |
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* ] (1993–1994) |
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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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* ] ''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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* ] ''Endgame Column'' |
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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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* ] ''Solitaire Chess'' |
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* ] ''Opening Secrets'' |
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* ] ''Observation Point'' |
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* ] ''The Art of Positional Play'' |
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* ] (1991–2006) ''Game of the Month'' |
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* ] ''Chess to Enjoy'' |
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* ] |
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* ] (1970s) ''Games from Recent Events'' |
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==See also== |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* (United States Chess Federation) |
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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
