How do I register for USCF?

If you don’t have a current USCF membership, please sign up or renew here: https://new.uschess.org/become-member (if you are unsure, please check the status of your membership at https://new.uschess.org/player-search.) Players can withdraw from the event at any time by notifying the Tournament Director (TD).

How do I become a TD USCF?

Getting on the USCF Tournament Director wheel The first rung on the ladder is Club Tournament Director. Study the most up-to-date version of the USCF rules and apply to become a TD. There’s no fee to become a TD. Your Club TD term lasts three years, and can be renewed by passing an open-book test with a 70% score.

Can you get a USCF rating online?

Now you can play US Chess-rated games online on Chess.com and the Internet Chess Club.

How long does it take to get a USCF rating?

The typical event received in the mail is rated about 10-14 days after it ended. However, not all TDs get their events submitted promptly, sometimes we don’t receive an event until several months after it ends.

Can anyone join the USCF?

You need to be a member if you want to play in USCF-rated tournaments. In theory, any tournament is “real” if you get people to play, but all “real” tournaments I’ve ever played in were USCF-rated. You also get access to the magazine on their website.

How much does a USCF membership cost?

Adult: $45/one year; $87/two years. Senior: $40/one year; $77/two years. Young Adult: $27/one year; $51/two years. Youth: $20/one year; $37/two years.

How much do chess tournament directors get paid?

National director compensation at National Tournaments: $70 per round, maximum $140 per day, subject to negotiation with the organizers.

Can I get FIDE rating online?

FIDE rating is awarded by playing over-the-board games, and FOA rating is awarded by playing online on FIDE Online Arena. FOA Rating is recognized by FIDE and you can qualify for online Arena titles as per FIDE regulations. The FOA title and FOA ratings appear on your profile card on fide.com.

Do you have to be American to join the USCF?

Anyone can join the US Chess Federation, the link is in post #3. That said, the only USCF rated games you are likely to be able to play will be the online only ones played here (in the USChess group) or on ICC. Unless you travel to the US.

What is a USCF membership?

Your membership entitles you to purchase one or both at the member rate, set at no more than 105% of printing and mailing costs. For the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2021, the annual subscription cost for Chess Life is $9.35/year (12 issues) and for Chess Life Kids, $4.75/year (6 issues).

How do you become a FIDE member?

You don’t really sign up for a FIDE ID, though you can get one by creating an account on their Arena site. Otherwise, you get a FIDE ID by playing in a FIDE rated event and scoring at least one point.