2026 US Chess Academy

Presented by IMC and Team Liquid What if your next chess move took you to Chicago to face the world champion? The US Chess Academy is a one-of-a-kind program open to all students across US and Canadian colleges and universities, whether you're a seasoned competitor or just love the game. In partnership with Team Liquid, IMC is bringing together the brightest student chess players in the country for a chance to compete at the highest level and play face-to-face with World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen. This is more than a chess tournament. It's an opportunity to step inside one of the world's leading trading firms, connect with IMC's traders, researchers and technologists, and experience what it's like to think fast, compete hard, and perform under pressure — skills that define both great chess players and the people who thrive at the world's top trading firms.</p&gt