Rules

Without TDs (tournament directors) chess events would be a mess. Someone has to process those entries—though organizers (often the TD) can also crank… Read More »

Nostalgia has a way of making us feel good about the past. We look at things through the “warm and fuzzy” lens of time. We tend to ignore the idea… Read More »

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Refunds are good things. Some businesses have a “no… Read More »

There are a number of clarification changes that have been implemented in the Tournament Director Certification Rules, effective February 10, 2022.… Read More »

It’s the small stuff that makes up the quality of a good tournament experience. You have some control over that.
Have a look at an earlier “Just… Read More »

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In our ongoing initiatives to make online rated play… Read More »

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return to OTB chess has been robust for several months, and the rules suspension originally announced in March 2020 are no longer in effect.