Rules
The FIDE Council recently approved changes to the Qualification Commission (QC) regulations, which come into effect on January 1, 2022. These changes… Read More »
Forgetting to bring your chess clock to a tournament has the potential to make for a difficult day.
The return to OTB chess has been robust for several months, and the rules suspension originally announced in March 2020 are no longer in effect.
The return to OTB chess has been robust for several months, and the rules suspension originally announced in March 2020 are no longer in effect.
A new set of rules for correspondence chess in the 7th edition of the US Chess Rulebook are scheduled to kick in on October 1.
Tim Just, Chief Editor of the 5th, 6th, and brand… Read More »
National Tournament Director Tim Just offers a few rules of thumb that are easier to recall if you get caught in the labyrinth of an adjournment.
The history of Western society suggests some answers on how bishops became soldiers and how queens became the strongest warrior in the chess army.
The Queens Gambit on Netflix has done a lot for promoting our beloved royal sport. The show has also triggered a flood of nostalgia.
Early attempts at these rules were too ambiguous for proper enforcement, and later attempts were made to provide clarity on… Read More »