Note: Chapters 1 (Official Rules), 2 (Tournament Section) and 11 (Blitz Rules) of the 7th Edition of the US Chess Rule Book are now available online. Updated for 2020 - newly adapted Chapter 10 added.  See: 7th Edition Chapters.

The 7th Edition of the US Chess rulebook is also available in hard copy formats. See US Chess Sales for more information.

The links below are ones that tournament organizers have found useful.

• Rulebook changes to 6th Edition
• US Chess Ratable Time Controls (Rule 5C)
• Rulebook changes to 5th edition through 2014
• FIDE Rating Fee Change effective April 1, 2020.
• Blitz Rule changes (pdfs)
• Approved Scoresheet Devices
• Forms (including membership forms and the form to order mailing labels)
• TD/Affiliate Support Area
• Getting Started using the US Chess TD/Affiliate Support Area
• Frequently Asked Questions about the US Chess TD/Affiliate Support Area
• US Chess Junior Tournament Player Program
• House Players
• Tournament Clearinghouse
• Explanation of the US Chess Rating System
• US Chess Norms-Based Titles System
• TLA Rates (and other advertising rates)
• How to send an affiliate email blast
• Grand Prix Standings and Grand Prix Event Organization Requirements
• Information on running FIDE rated events
• Additional Information on running FIDE rated events
• See How your State or Affiliate is doing with our Top Ten Lists
• National Events Overdue for Bid