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

This comprehensive rulebook is the only guide sanctioned and compiled by the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF), the governing body for chess in the United States. It is designed to be a useful reference for all chess players, especially tournament directors and chess club teachers. THIS NEW EDITION FEATURES THE LATEST RULES GOVERNING CHESS, INCLUDING: • Guidelines for Internet chess and speed chess • Information about the USCF’s national chess rating system • Explanations of all legal moves • Guidelines for organizing and directing a tournament • A new and improved index for quick reference

This is the official book of international chess rules and their interpretation.

This comprehensive rulebook is the only guide sanctioned and compiled by the US Chess Federation, the governing body for chess in the United States. It is designed as a reference for all chess players--but especially tournament chess players--and tournament directors. This new edition includes:*All relevant rules updates enacted by US Chess since the 6th edition*The US Chess Code of Ethics*Important upgrades to Tournament Director Certification The US Chess Federation (US Chess) is the official governing body and not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization for chess players and chess supporters in the United States. Our mission is to empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess. Our vision is that Chess is recognized as an essential tool that is inclusive, benefits education and rehabilitation, and promotes recreation and friendly competition.US Chess represents the United States in the World Chess Federation (FIDE), connecting our members to chess players around the world. The United States Chess Federation (now known as US Chess) was founded in 1939 with the merger of the American Chess Federation and the National Chess Federation, US Chess has grown to serve over 94,000 members and 2,000 affiliated chess clubs and organizations today.Every year, US Chess sanctions and rates over 10,000 tournaments and over half a million games. We host over 25 National Championships and award titles to both amateurs and professionals, ranging from elementary school students to senior citizens.

For all levels of chess players, Chess For Dummies, 3rd Edition, brings readers an updated guide to the wide world of chess. Offering easily-understood explanations of the game and its components, this book is a must have for those developing an interest or looking for an extra edge in chess. Chess For Dummies, 3rd Edition: Offers easily-understood explanations of the game and its components Provides introductory chapters and then introduces readers to different perspectives on chess from strategy and etiquette, to winning defensive and offensive secrets Contains approximately 25% new material, including updated chapters on computer chess games, playing chess online, new tournament rules and much more