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The 1997 Interplay U.S. Chess Championships: History

The US Chess Federation began holding national championships in 1936. Prior championships go back to 1845, but had been individual arrangements between reigning champions and individual challengers.

See this week's Fun Fact for chess trivia on the US Championship.

The 1997 Interplay US Championship includes 10 former titleholders among the 16 players competing.

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