2025 Season
Where Strategy Meets Spectacle
Experience elite competitive chess like never before. Watch the nation’s best players battle for supremacy.
Elite Competition
Watch grandmasters compete in thrilling team-based tournaments
Four Teams
Experience the rivalry between Chicago, New York, and beyond
Live Events
Join us for exciting matches and championship battles
About USMCL
Revolutionizing competitive chess by combining strategic brilliance with the excitement of professional sports leagues
Our Mission
The United States Master Chess League brings together the world’s finest chess masters in thrilling team-based competitions that captivate audiences and elevate the sport to new heights.
We’re creating a global platform where chess masters compete for glory, fans engage with the sport like never before, and strategic partnerships drive innovation.
Global Expansion
We’re bringing the excitement of competitive chess to new markets across Africa and beyond. Our expansion strategy focuses on developing local talent, building chess communities, and creating opportunities for players at every level.
3 Countries
Expanding Global Reach
Our Teams
Revolutionizing competitive chess by combining strategic brilliance with the excitement of professional sports leagues
Chicago Kings
1
Sedrick Prude
GM - 2650
2
Thomas Murphy
IM - 2520
3
Dummy
FM - 2410
4
Dummy
NM - 2280
Windy City Hawks
1
Andrew Bell
IM - 2540
2
Sedrick Prude
GM - 2650
3
Dummy
FM - 2430
4
Dummy
NM - 2300
Harlem Knights
1
Justus Williams, FM
FM - 2700
2
Joshua Colas, IM
IM - 2560
2
Jerald Times, NM
NM - 2450
2
Dummy
NM - 2320
NYC Lions
1
Joel Adebayo
FM - 2720
2
Daniel Jere
IM - 2580
3
Chickwere Onyekwere
CM - 2470
4
Dummy
NM - 2340
Liberia
1
Bobby, Ballah
GM - 1923
2
Debblay, David Leroy
IM - 1897
3
Kennedy, Zinnah Kengo
FM - 1820
4
Melvin Walsh
NM - 2520
Sierra Leone
1
Dummy
GM - 2650
2
Dummy
GM - 2650
3
Dummy
GM - 2650
4
Dummy
IM - 2520
- GM - Grandmaster
- IM - International Master
- FM - FIDE Master
- NM - National Master
Featured Players
Meet the masters behind the moves
FM Chega Kairu
Grandmaster
FM Chega Kairu
FIDE Master
FM Chega Kairu
International Master
FM Chega Kairu
Grandmaster
FM Chega Kairu
FIDE Master
Sir Alexander Knight
International Master
Leo Majesty
FIDE Master
Hawk Davidson
Grandmaster
Marcus King
Grandmaster
Upcoming Events
Don’t miss the upcoming chess battles
Africa Online Event (Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia)
Kenya
VS
Sierra Leone
- Mar 14, 2026
- 19:00 EST
- Chicago Chess Arena
Africa Online Event (Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia)
Sierra Leone
VS
Liberia
- April 24, 2026
- 18:00 EST
- New York Chess Center
DMV Team Tournament
Dummy
VS
Dummy
- May 16, 2026
- 17:00 EST
- To Be Determined
NYC Team Tournament
Dummy
VS
Dummy
- May 23, 2026
- 19:30 EST
- To Be Determined
2026 Season Start
Dummy
VS
Dummy
- Mar 14, 2026
- 19:00 EST
- Chicago Chess Arena
championship event
Chicago Kings
VS
Windy City Hawks
- March 21, 2026
- 19:30 EST
- Lifescore Foundation, 8455 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL
Video Highlights
Experience the most electrifying moments from USMCL matches
Sierra Leone Qualifiers
Live coverage from the intense Sierra Leone qualifying rounds
Battle of the Masters Promo
Get ready for the ultimate chess showdown
IM Justice Williams vs CFM Chickwere Onyekwere
Epic battle between two master-level competitors
IM Daniel Jere vs Jerald Times
Tactical brilliance on full display
FM Joshua Colas vs FM Joel Adebayo
FIDE Masters clash in an unforgettable match
Ryan Blackwood Feature
Behind the scenes with rising chess talent
News & Features
Experience the most electrifying moments from USMCL matches
Tactical Breakdown: Championship Match
The Rise of Young Chess Talent
Chicago Kings Dominate Season Opener
As Featured In
604M
Adult Chess Players Worldwide
5% of world population
12M
Games Played Daily
Source: Chess.com
360K
Active Tournament Players
Source: FIDE.com
2M+
USMCL Video Views
Growing daily
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