This area covers tournaments and ratings. The US Chess Federation officially rates 3 types of events: face to face play at either regular speed or Quick Chess, and correspondence chess. We do not presently offer official ratings for online play. However, you can play online and get an unofficial rating through the Internet Chess Club (ICC). USCF members get a free trial month at the ICC.

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The US Chess Federation is the official sanctioning body for tournament chess in the United States, and for US participation in international chess events. It has over 80,000 members. In addition to rating tournaments, the USCF supports and promotes chess activities in scholastics and correspondence chess. The USCF publishes two national magazines, CHESS LIFE and SCHOOLMATES (for children).

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