United States Chess Federation's Official Rules of Chess, Sixth Edition

by U.S. Chess Federation

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780375724015
Publisher:	Diversified Publishing
Publication date:	06/10/2014
Series:	Chess
Sold by:	Random House
Format:	eBook
Pages:	418
Sales rank:	303,723
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

The U.S. Chess Federation represents the United States in the World Chess Federation (FIDE), linking U.S. members to chess players around the world. A not-for-profit membership organization devoted to extending the role of chess
in American society, the USCF promotes the study and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art  and enjoyment, but also as a means for the improvement of society.

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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