Flash Report: U.S.A. Takes Gold at XXXIII Pan-American Youth Chess Festival

645 players from 21 countries came to Chicago, IL for the XXXIII Pan-American Youth Chess Festival. The tournament, held August 12 through 18, was organized by the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation in conjunction with the International Chess School, the Confederation of Chess for Americas, and US Chess.

Colorful vibes at Pan-American Youth Chess Festival - The Chess Drum

Billy Crudup stars in HARRY CLARKE, Vineyard Theatre

Colorful vibes at Pan-American Youth Chess Festival - The Chess Drum

Flash Report: U.S.A. Takes Gold at XXXIII Pan-American Youth Chess

Colorful vibes at Pan-American Youth Chess Festival - The Chess Drum

Flash Report: U.S.A. Takes Gold at XXXIII Pan-American Youth Chess

Yu, Shabalov and Yoo win US national championships

Yu, Shabalov and Yoo win US national championships

Kostya on the 2018 Pan American Youth Chess Championships

Colorful vibes at Pan-American Youth Chess Festival - The Chess Drum

Flash Report: U.S.A. Takes Gold at XXXIII Pan-American Youth Chess

Colorful vibes at Pan-American Youth Chess Festival - The Chess Drum