Play US Chess Rated Correspondence Chess!

Play US Chess Rated Correspondence Chess!

Did you know that US Chess offers rated Correspondence Chess events?

Correspondence Chess (CC) is a great way to improve your game and have fun. You don't even have to leave home! The time control for all US Chess CC events is 30 days for each 10 moves, allowing you ample time to really study each position in full, getting to know your openings deeper, improving your middlegame analysis and find all the nuances in the endgame. However, US Chess CC does NOT allow the use of computer programs or algorithms to come up with moves for you, you must do that by yourself.

We offer CC events via postal mail, email or even on a chess server! Here is a quick rundown of the events we have to offer:

Knights Championship Events
The Golden Knights (postal) and Electronic Knights (ICCF) have been organized for many years.

These events are for our more serious CC players. A $35 entry fee pairs you into a six-game preliminary round, with possible advancement to the semi-final and final rounds based on performance. The prize fund is $2300 (based on 200 entries) and prizes are paid to the top 10 players who make the finals, based on their weighted scores over the three rounds. Players not advancing from the preliminary round receive a $15 CC gift certificate.

7-Player Victor Palciauskas ICCF Round Robin
The Victor Palciauskas ICCF Round Robin is an entry level class event serving as an introduction to US Chess CC rated events and CC servers. For just $5, you can play games against six different opponents, receive a US Chess CC rating and winners will receive a commemorative certificate signed by former ICCF World Champion, Correspondence GM Victor Palciauskas.

4-Player Quads
The John W. Collins Quads (postal) and Walter Muir E-Quads (ICCF) are our semi-serious quad class events where you play two games against each opponent for a total of six games. The entry fee is $10 and the winner receives a $25 CC gift certificate and a signed commemorative certificate.

2-Player Matches
Two, four or six-games matches against the same opponent, via postal or email. The entry fee is $5 per player and matches will be assigned against players of a similar rating, or you can name your own opponent.

More Information

For more information about all our events, rules, regulations and an online entry form, please visit our dedicated Correspondence Chess Page at https://new.uschess.org/correspondence-chess.