Chess Life

Chess Life
Cover of the September 2015 issue
FrequencyMonthly (Chess Life), bi-monthly (Chess Life Kids)
Founded1946 (Chess Life)
CompanyUnited States Chess Federation
CountryUnited States
Based inCrossville, Tennessee
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.uschess.org
ISSN0197-260X

The monthly Chess Life and bi-monthly Chess Life Kids (formerly School Mates and Chess Life for Kids) are the official magazines published by the United States Chess Federation (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.[1] 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.[2]

  1. ^ "News". US Chess.
  2. ^ "Report" (PDF). US Chess.