McKay Chess Library - U.S. Chess Federations Official Rules of Chess - Softcover

Burg, Daniel B.; U.S. Chess Federation

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812935594 ISBN 13: 9780812935592

Publisher: Random House Puzzles and Games, 2003

Synopsis

The U.S. Chess Federation's Official Rules of Chess is the only official rulebook for chess. Serious players at every level as well as chess club teachers, directors, and tournament sponsors should have it on hand during every match. This new edition features the latest rules, including guidelines for the popular game of speed chess, an updated quick rating system, and the latest conventions of governing tournaments. It also contains explanations of every legal move, a guide to calculating lifetime rankings, guidelines for sponsoring and running a tournament, and a lesson on how to read and write chess notation.

About this title

About the Author:

THE UNITED CHESS FEDERATION (USCF) is the governing organization for chess in America. A not-for-profit corporation, its membership spans every state and territory of the U.S. There are nearly 2,000 USCF-affiliated chess clubs, and more than 100,000 chess players participate in USCF events every year. The USCF sanctions thousands of chess tournaments with a half-million rated games each year.

Synopsis:

Explains all legal chess moves, and discusses the regulations governing tournaments, lifetime rankings, and tournament director certification.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Puzzles and Games
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0812935594
• ISBN 13: 9780812935592
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 370