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Take a peek at the US Chess list of working committees. How many groups do you recognize? These committees keep our federation’s wheels greased. Some…
All US Chess Correspondence Chess (CC) players should be aware that a revised set of US Chess CC Rules come into effect on October 1, 2026. Once...
The annual U.S. Open produces more than just exciting chess. The Delegates meet to tweak, create, and massage our rulebook. This year had only one...
Illinois Wins Top State as Invitationals End Today was the day when three became one: The 7-day, 5-day, and 4-day schedules of the 126 th U.S. Open...
If a tournament is both FIDE and US Chess rated there are bound to be some rules conflicts. If your TD follows a FIDE rule when it bumps up against a…
Our rulebook is a huge document filled with a ton of rules that the typical wood-pusher rarely has contact with. Some of those regulations simply act…
1. DGT and Scoresheets You and your opponent are essaying a game 60 with a five-second delay (G60/5) on a DGT board in a US Chess rated contest. In...
Getting a new rule into the rulebook — or revising an old time rule — can take different paths before they are considered by the Delegates at their...
When expectations meet reality on the tournament scene, be prepared to be astounded, amazed and surprised. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise! — Pairings...
1. Whose Pick Is It Anyway? You arrive at your board before the game has started. Your opponent, playing white, has set up their equipment. The set...