How do you become a certified chess tournament director?
To meet the experience requirements, you need to direct at least three tournaments with a total of 50 or more players, and be Chief TD of at least one of those events. A simple way to do this is to run a rated quad and assist at as many tournaments as needed to reach the 50-player-total threshold.
What is TD level USCF?
Purpose. The USCF certifies tournament directors in order to standardize procedures and ensure a competent tournament director (TD) for each level of USCF-rated tournament.
How long does it take to get a USCF rating?
The typical event received in the mail is rated about 10-14 days after it ended. However, not all TDs get their events submitted promptly, sometimes we don’t receive an event until several months after it ends.
How do I become a USCF member?
TO JOIN
- ONLINE: Starting this fall you will be able to join the USCF, or renew your membership, online!
- BY PHONE: Call the USCF at 800-388-KING or 914-562-8350 from 8AM-5PM Eastern Time (GMT-5) Monday through Friday and charge your membership; most major credit cards are accepted.
How much does a USCF membership cost?
Adult: $45/one year; $87/two years. Senior: $40/one year; $77/two years. Young Adult: $27/one year; $51/two years. Youth: $20/one year; $37/two years.
Can anyone join the USCF?
You need to be a member if you want to play in USCF-rated tournaments. In theory, any tournament is “real” if you get people to play, but all “real” tournaments I’ve ever played in were USCF-rated. You also get access to the magazine on their website.
How many USCF members are there?
93,000
The USCF was founded and incorporated in Illinois in 1939, from the merger of two older chess organizations. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Crossville, Tennessee. Its membership as of 2020 is over 93,000.
What is a good chess rating for a beginner?
1200
The general consensus is below 1200= “beginner”, 1200-1800 is “intermediate”, 1800-2000 is “advanced”, 2000-2200 is “expert”, and 2200+ are masters at chess, with FIDE titles being awarded at certain ratings or norms after that.
What rating is GM in chess?
2500
The highest title awarded in chess (aside from the title of world champion) is the title of grandmaster. In order to achieve this title, a player must reach an established classical or standard FIDE rating of 2500 and earn three grandmaster norms in international competition. Hikaru Nakamura is a grandmaster.
How good is a Class D chess player?
Class D [1200-1399]- same as class e but doesnt fall for simple tactics and doesnt drop pieces any more but opening,middle, and endgame knowledge is poor. Class C [1400-1500]- decent enough and rarely blunders but a phase or 2 maybe lacking in understanding.
What is considered an intermediate chess player?
The general consensus is below 1200= “beginner”, 1200-1800 is “intermediate”, 1800-2000 is “advanced”, 2000-2200 is “expert”, and 2200+ are masters at chess, with FIDE titles being awarded at certain ratings or norms after that.
How do I get a tournament director certification?
Tests are written by the Tournament Director Certification Committee (TDCC) and administered by the USCF business office. These tests are generally mailed to qualified applicants to be completed with the assistance of any printed matter, but applicants are bound by honor not to discuss specific questions with other persons.
What happens if a TD fails to comply with USCF deadlines?
When a TD fails to comply with USCF deadlines for submitting rating reports or membership dues, the executive director will investigate, allowing the TD to correct any oversights.
What is a co-chief TD USCF?
Co-Chief TD. In unusual circumstances two directors may jointly function as co-chief TDs. Each co-chief receives USCF credit for one tournament with one-half the total number of entries. 12.