# Running Chess Tournaments **URL:** https://forum.uschess.org/c/running-chess-tournaments/8.md [Latest](https://forum.uschess.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.uschess.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.uschess.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Running Chess Tournaments category](https://forum.uschess.org/t/about-the-running-chess-tournaments-category/12)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.uschess.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2003, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/about-the-running-chess-tournaments-category/12 "2003-12-24T23:27:48Z")
Forum to discuss direction and organization of tournaments --- ## [Displaying crosstables in the forum](https://forum.uschess.org/t/displaying-crosstables-in-the-forum/21687)
**Author:** [@BobMessenger](https://forum.uschess.org/u/BobMessenger)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/displaying-crosstables-in-the-forum/21687 "2019-09-20T11:44:42Z")
Use \[ code \] and \[ /code \] tags (without the spaces). See the BBCode guide. --- ## [Videos and literature for tournament directors and organizers](https://forum.uschess.org/t/videos-and-literature-for-tournament-directors-and-organizers/21170)
**Author:** [@jwiewel](https://forum.uschess.org/u/jwiewel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/videos-and-literature-for-tournament-directors-and-organizers/21170 "2022-07-12T11:59:25Z")
Tim has videos for some of the computer stuff (WinTD, SwissSys, TD/A) and they may be a bit outdated. the80-20td.com/swiss/swissbasic.html the80-20td.com/wintd/wintdbasics.html the80-20td.com/uscf/uscfbasics.html Th… --- ## [Helpful Links for Tournament Directors](https://forum.uschess.org/t/helpful-links-for-tournament-directors/21102)
**Author:** [@Terry\_Winchester](https://forum.uschess.org/u/Terry_Winchester)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 4:23am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/helpful-links-for-tournament-directors/21102 "2017-12-09T04:23:31Z")
Thanks to Jeff Wiewel for the following helpful links. TD certification rules uschess.org/docs/forms/TDCer … nRules.pdf Form to become a club level TD uschess.org/docs/forms/Club% … cation.pdf Changes to the (6th E… --- ## [Combined USCF and FIDE rating databases](https://forum.uschess.org/t/combined-uscf-and-fide-rating-databases/19758)
**Author:** [@wilecoyote](https://forum.uschess.org/u/wilecoyote)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/combined-uscf-and-fide-rating-databases/19758 "2023-04-12T22:46:12Z")
This may be of interest to TDs who use SwissSys and who run FIDE rated tournaments. Unfortunately, this will be of no use to TDs who use WinTD. For some time now, I have been creating a database (in DBF format) every m… --- ## [Memberships are not syncing to MUIR](https://forum.uschess.org/t/memberships-are-not-syncing-to-muir/61939)
**Author:** [@nolan](https://forum.uschess.org/u/nolan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/memberships-are-not-syncing-to-muir/61939 "2026-10-28T22:27:25Z")
It looks like something stopped working in the last day or two and memberships are not syncing to MUIR at all. The CIVI team is already looking into it, and we will have the MUIR team and our tech team at Epsilon workin… --- ## [At what point of a tournament does a player need to be a USChess member?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/at-what-point-of-a-tournament-does-a-player-need-to-be-a-uschess-member/61899)
**Author:** [@JorgeA](https://forum.uschess.org/u/JorgeA)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/at-what-point-of-a-tournament-does-a-player-need-to-be-a-uschess-member/61899 "2026-10-27T17:11:23Z")
Our club runs tournaments in which rounds take place once a week, e.g. round 1 takes place on a Thursday, round 2 the next Thursday, and so on. Once in a while, a new player shows up at our club wishing to play but they… --- ## [Updated November supplement files are now available](https://forum.uschess.org/t/updated-november-supplement-files-are-now-available/61912)
**Author:** [@nolan](https://forum.uschess.org/u/nolan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/updated-november-supplement-files-are-now-available/61912 "2026-10-24T01:11:51Z")
The November supplement files that were posted earlier today (10/22/26) had a problem that is best solved by rerunning the supplement, which means those files have been pulled and will be reposted when the supplement rer… --- ## [Do Section 30b4 Substitutions Actually Exist?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/do-section-30b4-substitutions-actually-exist/61719)
**Author:** [@brandon](https://forum.uschess.org/u/brandon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/do-section-30b4-substitutions-actually-exist/61719 "2026-10-20T18:25:37Z")
I think there may be a wording problem in the Senior TD requirements regarding the C1/C2 substitution. §18 defines C1 and C2 as Category C tournaments with restricted TD duties—C1 being floor-only and C2 being backroom/… --- ## [Aren't Accelerated Pairings To Be Done For The 1st 2 Rounds?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/arent-accelerated-pairings-to-be-done-for-the-1st-2-rounds/61827)
**Author:** [@KenFarrar](https://forum.uschess.org/u/KenFarrar)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/arent-accelerated-pairings-to-be-done-for-the-1st-2-rounds/61827 "2026-10-16T04:49:10Z")
When using accelerated pairings in a tournament, aren’t they supposed to be used for the first 2 rounds of a tournament and not for the first round only? --- ## [How to Save TLA Drafts](https://forum.uschess.org/t/how-to-save-tla-drafts/61806)
**Author:** [@gwschenk](https://forum.uschess.org/u/gwschenk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/how-to-save-tla-drafts/61806 "2026-10-07T17:01:56Z")
I have been submitting tournaments for a short time. When logging on to the affiliate page, down at the bottom under “Submit a Tournament” there is a box with “This affiliate doesn’t have any draft tournaments.” Being a… --- ## [API 2.0 is now available](https://forum.uschess.org/t/api-2-0-is-now-available/61581)
**Author:** [@nolan](https://forum.uschess.org/u/nolan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/api-2-0-is-now-available/61581 "2026-09-25T19:45:25Z")
API 2.0 has been released for use by logged-in members and TDs. To register an API key, use the TD Portal, which is open to TDs and logged-in members. The name field is the key name, which is not necessarily the member… --- ## [Proposed Changes to Tie Break Section](https://forum.uschess.org/t/proposed-changes-to-tie-break-section/61683)
**Author:** [@TomDoan](https://forum.uschess.org/u/TomDoan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/proposed-changes-to-tie-break-section/61683 "2026-09-24T22:14:26Z")
The following is a proposal to (modestly) rearrange the section on tie breaks. I’ve attached a Word doc with red-lines. The main change is to add a section 34E on adjustments for unplayed games. This is currently buried… --- ## [MUIR Overload, Upgrade, Other?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/muir-overload-upgrade-other/61715)
**Author:** [@ulmont](https://forum.uschess.org/u/ulmont)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/muir-overload-upgrade-other/61715 "2026-09-17T18:58:40Z")
Is MUIR down, or is there an upgoing upgrade, or something else? Rated events seem to come up fine, but searching for a player is currently unusable. …separately, if it does seem to be down, what’s the right email to r… --- ## [Chess Clock Choice / More Standard?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/chess-clock-choice-more-standard/61464)
**Author:** [@chessgary](https://forum.uschess.org/u/chessgary)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/chess-clock-choice-more-standard/61464 "2026-09-16T04:08:31Z")
Not too long ago someone commented that they really like the new DGT NA clock - big easy to read display – big rocker switch - no blanking of time during delay countdown. Then there is the diminutive LEAP PQ9907S – techn… --- ## [Free Webinar September 14th! STOP Losing Money: The Promotion Hacks Every Organizer & Affiliate Needs 5:30 p.m. PT | 8:30 p.m. ET](https://forum.uschess.org/t/free-webinar-september-14th-stop-losing-money-the-promotion-hacks-every-organizer-affiliate-needs-5-30-p-m-pt-8-30-p-m-et/61670)
**Author:** [@smml7276](https://forum.uschess.org/u/smml7276)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/free-webinar-september-14th-stop-losing-money-the-promotion-hacks-every-organizer-affiliate-needs-5-30-p-m-pt-8-30-p-m-et/61670 "2026-09-15T10:33:49Z")
Hi everyone! The US Chess States & Affiliates Committee invites you to their next free webinar: STOP Losing Money: The Promotion Hacks Every Organizer & Affiliate Needs September 14 | 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET Save your… --- ## [Legacy TD Experience List Data Issues](https://forum.uschess.org/t/legacy-td-experience-list-data-issues/61299)
**Author:** [@KenFarrar](https://forum.uschess.org/u/KenFarrar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/legacy-td-experience-list-data-issues/61299 "2026-09-12T19:22:35Z")
Mike, if it is not pressuring you too much, are you planning to work on the “tournaments worked” listings that show up in the TD Experience list for Jeff Wiewel and me that we brought up as issues to help correct 2 weeks… --- ## [MUIR enhancement](https://forum.uschess.org/t/muir-enhancement/61690)
**Author:** [@nolan](https://forum.uschess.org/u/nolan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/muir-enhancement/61690 "2026-09-12T18:58:22Z")
MUIR is now capable of displaying a RR event in classic RR format. For an example, see: (US Chess) I believe the next step in this will to allow TDs to get a RR (and double RR) form to fill out when entering an event o… --- ## [Having A Match Play Section Within A Tournament](https://forum.uschess.org/t/having-a-match-play-section-within-a-tournament/61685)
**Author:** [@KenFarrar](https://forum.uschess.org/u/KenFarrar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/having-a-match-play-section-within-a-tournament/61685 "2026-09-11T22:31:30Z")
Can a Rated tournament have 2 sections within it where one is an Open section and the other is a Match section? Or does Match Play have to be in a tournament by itself with only 1 section? I thought I might run a tourn… --- ## [Expired Player in Tournament](https://forum.uschess.org/t/expired-player-in-tournament/61673)
**Author:** [@brandon](https://forum.uschess.org/u/brandon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/expired-player-in-tournament/61673 "2026-09-09T19:46:55Z")
Under old MSA submission, if you accidentally had a player play a tournament with an expired membership, there was the option to pay a $10 correction fee. Is that not a thing anymore under MUIR? What’s the proper method … --- ## [How many games are actually lost on time?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/how-many-games-are-actually-lost-on-time/61594)
**Author:** [@nolan](https://forum.uschess.org/u/nolan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/how-many-games-are-actually-lost-on-time/61594 "2026-08-31T16:26:14Z")
All this talk about time controls makes me wonder how many games are actually lost on time? What’s been your experience? What’s more of a factor, age/strength of players or the total time allowed? --- ## [Prize Distribution Question -- Resurrecting old topic](https://forum.uschess.org/t/prize-distribution-question-resurrecting-old-topic/61573)
**Author:** [@TomDoan](https://forum.uschess.org/u/TomDoan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/prize-distribution-question-resurrecting-old-topic/61573 "2026-08-29T21:31:24Z")
Is there a procedure for resurrecting an old topic? The topic with the OP below has a wide ranging discussion about computing prize distributions with players with limits. I would like to add to that. (I’ve done some rec… --- ## [Can 3 TDs Receive Credit For A Class D Tournament?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/can-3-tds-receive-credit-for-a-class-d-tournament/61590)
**Author:** [@KenFarrar](https://forum.uschess.org/u/KenFarrar)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/can-3-tds-receive-credit-for-a-class-d-tournament/61590 "2026-08-29T01:25:19Z")
Can a Chief TD, Chief Assistant TD, and a D1 Floor TD all get credit for running a single Class D tournament so that the credits count for TD Promotion and TD Experience Completion? --- ## [Can a club td be the chief td of a grand prix?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/can-a-club-td-be-the-chief-td-of-a-grand-prix/61609)
**Author:** [@anya\_e](https://forum.uschess.org/u/anya_e)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/can-a-club-td-be-the-chief-td-of-a-grand-prix/61609 "2026-08-28T18:20:54Z")
Looking at the 7th edition rule book, it says that club tds cannot be chief for grand prixes. (I am assuming this is even with computer aid and even with the event being category D.) Basically, trying to figure out who … --- ## [Submitting a free TLA for National Chess Day](https://forum.uschess.org/t/submitting-a-free-tla-for-national-chess-day/55193)
**Author:** [@alaskalinuxuser](https://forum.uschess.org/u/alaskalinuxuser)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/submitting-a-free-tla-for-national-chess-day/55193 "2026-08-23T01:29:02Z")
Just a quick question about the “free” national chess day TLA’s. Background: A club in Soldotna, Alaska is going to fly me in from Fairbanks to hold a rated chess tournament for National Chess Day, October, 12th. Ques… --- ## [How to save an edit on the new rating submission page?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/how-to-save-an-edit-on-the-new-rating-submission-page/61559)
**Author:** [@JorgeA](https://forum.uschess.org/u/JorgeA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/how-to-save-an-edit-on-the-new-rating-submission-page/61559 "2026-08-15T05:46:35Z")
We’re trying to submit a rating report in a tournament that was created via SwissSys. We had input the second time control as G/30 instead of SD/30.The new portal for submitting rating reports allows us to change that in… --- ## [Game result not posted; What to do?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/game-result-not-posted-what-to-do/61548)
**Author:** [@BobMac](https://forum.uschess.org/u/BobMac)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/game-result-not-posted-what-to-do/61548 "2026-08-13T14:47:32Z")
Two young players didn’t post the result of their game at our club’s tournament last night. As a result, our club hasn’t filed the tournament to the USCF. There is no money at stake, but the result could determine wheth… --- ## [Monrad vs. Swiss](https://forum.uschess.org/t/monrad-vs-swiss/61229)
**Author:** [@AtlanticChess](https://forum.uschess.org/u/AtlanticChess)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/monrad-vs-swiss/61229 "2026-08-03T22:37:58Z")
Has anyone used Monrad pairing? Is there any advantage to using it over regular Swiss? I understand that it is better to use when players have a vast rating range. With Monrad, players get opponents closer to their rati… --- ## [MUIR Issue: Player ordering withing score group](https://forum.uschess.org/t/muir-issue-player-ordering-withing-score-group/59709)
**Author:** [@DrCheck](https://forum.uschess.org/u/DrCheck)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/muir-issue-player-ordering-withing-score-group/59709 "2026-07-29T17:38:26Z")
In the old MSA players used to be sorted within a score group by rating. This is not the case in MUIR. --- ## [Legacy TD History Data](https://forum.uschess.org/t/legacy-td-history-data/61471)
**Author:** [@nolan](https://forum.uschess.org/u/nolan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/legacy-td-history-data/61471 "2026-07-27T17:24:46Z")
I’ve written some programs to check the TD information from the legacy server against the TD information in MUIR. It appears there are quite a few records where MUIR has missing or inaccurate TD records for those legacy… [Next page](https://forum.uschess.org/c/running-chess-tournaments/8.md?page=1)