What's New at US Chess

Scholastic Information

• Look into Chess Life for Kids!
• Printable list of upcoming events in 2006-2011 for Scholastics
• USCF National Scholastic Chess Tournament Regulations - Revised March 2007 updates noted in red
• TLA Rates for Chess Life and Chess Life for Kids
• A Beginner's Guide to Coaching Chess has been graciously provided as a downloadable pdf document by its author, Ralph E. Bowman. Mr. Bowman has extensive experience as an educator and a chess coach. He has also served as a member and as the chairman of the USCF's Scholastic Council. We are grateful for this latest of many contributions to the scholastic chess community.
• CHILDREN AND CHESS - A Guide for Educators by Alexey W. Root
• USCF Chess Education Committee website
• Interview with new USCF Scholastic Director, Jerry Nash
• National Directory of Scholastic Chess Coordinators

Rating Information

• New rules for USCF Rated Matches
• The latest Top Rating Lists,
• Rating Supplement data available for download in the Members Only area
• Computerization and the Ratings System - an update
• Article from April 2005 Rating Supplement - Notes on the New USCF Ratings System Programming *
• Rating Fees Increased

Tournament & Club Information

• TLA Rates for Chess Life and Chess Life for Kids
• USCF Announces New Service New Online Tournament Life Announcement (TLA) Area
• USCF Needs Your Email Address!
• Looking For A Tournament? (Tournament Life Announcements-TLAs)
• Planahead Calendar updated
• Upcoming National Events
• USCF Form For Changing Federation
• USCF Invitational Event Requirements - revised Nov. 2005   .pdf version
• New! Tournament Membership offers low cost option for rated play!   .pdf version
• USCF Revises Olympiad Qualification Rules   .pdf version
  
• New 2005 TD Certification Rules
• Bits and Pieces, and TD Corner
• State Affiliate Directory
• New Discussion Forums Available
• Looking For A Chess Club Near You?
• Looking for a Chess Camp? 2007 Listing
• Michael Atkins' page on Using Digital Clocks
• US Chess Federation Seeks Sponsorship For Chess Events
• Tournament Bidding Information - Brochure & Overdue Bids
• Tournament Clearinghouse
• Special Referees
• New Millennium TD Service Changes - December 2004
• New Services For TD's, Affiliates and Members - Revised July 13, 2004
• World Chess Live Grand Prix Summaries

Membership Information (Individual, Family, Affiliate)

• In Passing - remembering our members who have passed...
• Chess Life introduces offspring with a slant for Younger players - Chess Life for Kids
• Promotional Issues of Chess Life Available
• Daniel Lucas Named Publications Director/Chess Life Editor
• New! Tournament Membership offers low cost option for rated play!   .pdf version
• USCF Needs Your Email Address!
• Where do I send my USCF mail...
  New Windsor, NY or Crossville, TN?
• ACTIVITY MEANS MEMBERS - NEW AFFILIATE PROGRAMS!
• New:Individual new membership and renewal form
• New: Membership form with affiliate Discounts
• Printable form for membership prices should you
  wish to do it offline.
• Silver and Gold Affiliate
• Members can change their address from our website!
• USCF dues reduced!
• SAVE $$$: Special Promotional Membership Offer!
• Advertise on our website

Governance

• Governance area on new website - started Aug. 2006
• Executive Board Newsletter - Number 1 for 2005-2006 large .pdf file
• Meet the USCF Executive Board
• Limitations on Contractual Authority of USCF Staff
• Article from April 2005 CL on the Move to Crossville, TN

Correspondence Chess Information

• NEW CORRESPONDENCE CHESS area on new website
• Archived Correspondence Chess area

FIDE information

• Changes in USCF Representation to FIDE
• New policy regarding USCF rating of foreign FIDE-rated events  .pdf version
• USCF Form For Changing Federation
• Executive Board implements policy regarding USCF ratings will be adjusted based on play in specific events....
• USCF Revises Olympiad Qualification Rules
• FIDE Website
• FIDE Announcement Concerning Certain Title Applications

Outreach Information

• Veterans' Chess Outreach has great growth, but needs added funding
• Chess part of Ben Franklin's 300th birthday celebration
• Sets for Vets Program!
• Information about Government Grants
• Chess Trust and Patron Program List of Donors and Patrons - Donate Online
• Promotional Issues of Chess Life Available
• Positive Alternatives for Parents and Kids links