USCL Playoffs Begin Tonight

If you haven't been following the US Chess League this season, tonight would be a great time to start. The first round of playoff matches happens tonight, with all games available for viewing on the Internet Chess Club.

In the Eastern Division, the Carolina Cobras take on the New York Knights, while the Boston Blitz face the Queens Pioneers. Out west, the Miami Sharks battle the Seattle Sluggers while the San Francisco Mechanics take on the defending champion Dallas Destiny.

These four-player teams feature a large number of titled players -- including 9 grandmasters -- which makes the quality of play very high. If you're tuning in tonight, keep in mind that the higher seeds (Carolina, Queens, Miami and San Francisco) have draw odds. If matches end with a 2-2 score, the team with draw odds will move on to their Division Finals next week.

The matches start at 7 PM Eastern time, with the Boston-Queens match. If you enjoy high quality team chess, I encourage you to sign on and watch!