February 2025 issue of Chess Life

The features a cover story titled "Short of a Sweep but Still Smooth," written by IM Carissa Yip

  • The February 2025 issue of Chess Life highlights IM Carissa Yip’s U.S. Women’s Championship victory and features in-depth coverage of the North American Junior Chess Championship and military chess events. The edition also includes instructional columns from GM Andy Soltis and WGM Tatev Abrahamyan, along with tactical insights, all available in digital format. For the full issue, access the US Chess Royle Archive Chess Life • February 2025 • Page 3

    The core of this issue explores the intersection of professional dominance and historic preservation.