Bill Goichberg

Bill Goichberg, 83, died on August 2, 2026. Bill Goichberg was known publicly as an American chess player. William Goichberg (November 11, 1942 – August 2, 2026) was an American chess master and chess tournament organizer and director. He founded the Continental Chess Association (CCA), which runs the annual World Open and other large tournaments. He was also a former president of the United States Chess Federation (USCF). Goichberg died on 2 August 2026, aged 83. Public biographical listings identify Goichberg as an American chess player. This public record remains centered on Goichberg's work as an American chess player and the documented milestones of that career.