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**Author:** [@SysAdmin](https://forum.uschess.org/u/SysAdmin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/planned-system-wide-outages-on-tuesday-september-22nd/61728 "2026-09-22T17:25:19Z")
A more formal announcement should be posted and emailed later today, but a large part of the US Chess website will be unavailable starting at around 9AM EDT on Tuesday, September 22nd as we complete some updates that we … --- ## [Welcome to the New and Improved US Chess Federation Forum!](https://forum.uschess.org/t/welcome-to-the-new-and-improved-us-chess-federation-forum/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.uschess.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/welcome-to-the-new-and-improved-us-chess-federation-forum/7 "2023-02-13T01:37:23Z")
We are delighted to introduce the all-new US Chess Federation Forum, a vibrant community space where chess players, enthusiasts, and aficionados from all walks of life can come together to discuss, learn, and engage in t… --- ## [USCF & FIDE Dual Rated](https://forum.uschess.org/t/uscf-fide-dual-rated/60985)
**Author:** [@ngl5000](https://forum.uschess.org/u/ngl5000)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/uscf-fide-dual-rated/60985 "2026-09-23T11:19:06Z")
Can someone with knowledge on US Chess FIDE policy help clear this up for me. Is it acceptable or unacceptable for a pairing program to call itself ‘FIDE Compatible’ and provide Tournament Directors with a way to spoof … --- ## [Differences between OTB US Chess Regular and Blitz rules](https://forum.uschess.org/t/differences-between-otb-us-chess-regular-and-blitz-rules/61662)
**Author:** [@Micah\_Smith](https://forum.uschess.org/u/Micah_Smith)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/differences-between-otb-us-chess-regular-and-blitz-rules/61662 "2026-09-22T15:58:36Z")
I’ve updated my document that explains the differences in the OTB US Chess Regular and Blitz rules. Thoughts on the current version? --- ## [Issues with MUIR and SwissSys Ratings Search](https://forum.uschess.org/t/issues-with-muir-and-swisssys-ratings-search/61725)
**Author:** [@Sephalicious](https://forum.uschess.org/u/Sephalicious)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/issues-with-muir-and-swisssys-ratings-search/61725 "2026-09-19T19:34:07Z")
I’ve been having a lot of issues lately with MUIR. Searching for players takes a long time if it happens. Also, my SwissSys 11 no longer can find players via Online Search during section registration. Is anyone else hav… --- ## [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:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/do-section-30b4-substitutions-actually-exist/61719 "2026-09-18T16:58:36Z")
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/… --- ## [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… --- ## [US Cadet Championship](https://forum.uschess.org/t/us-cadet-championship/61691)
**Author:** [@Micah\_Smith](https://forum.uschess.org/u/Micah_Smith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/us-cadet-championship/61691 "2026-09-15T21:58:01Z")
In the national event bidding document it says that for the US Cadet Championship: “The event must be held prior to the U.S. Open.” That wasn’t the case this year. I guess this isn’t a hard rule? Also, the time contro… --- ## [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… --- ## [Erroneously set clock in blitz](https://forum.uschess.org/t/erroneously-set-clock-in-blitz/61611)
**Author:** [@Micah\_Smith](https://forum.uschess.org/u/Micah_Smith)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/erroneously-set-clock-in-blitz/61611 "2026-09-14T23:57:28Z")
Let’s say the time control for the tournament is G/3;inc2. Three moves into the game, the players realize the increment was not set on the clock. Under the current US Chess blitz rules, the increment would not be added f… --- ## [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:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/proposed-changes-to-tie-break-section/61683 "2026-09-14T19:09:56Z")
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… --- ## [US Chess Rule 16A](https://forum.uschess.org/t/us-chess-rule-16a/61708)
**Author:** [@Micah\_Smith](https://forum.uschess.org/u/Micah_Smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/us-chess-rule-16a/61708 "2026-09-14T14:11:33Z")
US Chess rule 16A states: “16A. Allowable time controls. The US Chess office maintains a list, available on request, directly from the US Chess office or at www.uschess.org, of the currently allowable time limits for d… --- ## [Insufficient losing chances rule explained](https://forum.uschess.org/t/insufficient-losing-chances-rule-explained/61681)
**Author:** [@Ramman](https://forum.uschess.org/u/Ramman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/insufficient-losing-chances-rule-explained/61681 "2026-09-13T15:14:56Z")
As I understand it, a claim of insufficient losing chances can only be made if using an analog clock or a digital clock without increment or delay. The claim is not valid when using a delay or increment time control. I… --- ## [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… --- ## [What setting am I missing to receive TLA emails?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/what-setting-am-i-missing-to-receive-tla-emails/61669)
**Author:** [@colinjcrawford](https://forum.uschess.org/u/colinjcrawford)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/what-setting-am-i-missing-to-receive-tla-emails/61669 "2026-09-09T19:51:47Z")
Hello, I’m an active USCF member, and I’d lke to get an email notification when a new TLA is posted near me. I know this is possible, because I used to have this set up before letting my membership lapse a few years bac… --- ## [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 … --- ## [Does blitz rule 7e apply to regular?](https://forum.uschess.org/t/does-blitz-rule-7e-apply-to-regular/61644)
**Author:** [@Micah\_Smith](https://forum.uschess.org/u/Micah_Smith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/does-blitz-rule-7e-apply-to-regular/61644 "2026-09-03T17:04:12Z")
The first sentence of blitz rule 7e says “An illegal move doesn’t negate a player’s right to claim on time, provided it is made prior to the opponent’s claim of an illegal move.” Does this rule apply to regular chess? --- ## [Useless emails in email blast](https://forum.uschess.org/t/useless-emails-in-email-blast/61646)
**Author:** [@sdlorimor](https://forum.uschess.org/u/sdlorimor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/useless-emails-in-email-blast/61646 "2026-09-02T20:25:24Z")
I wanted to give a heads up to others who purchase email blasts from USCF that there are tens of thousands of “dormant” accounts in the email function. You can save a fair bit of money by avoiding them. The description… --- ## [USChess API to look up players by ID or name](https://forum.uschess.org/t/uschess-api-to-look-up-players-by-id-or-name/61641)
**Author:** [@danbock](https://forum.uschess.org/u/danbock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/uschess-api-to-look-up-players-by-id-or-name/61641 "2026-09-02T15:11:03Z")
What’s the current way to get access to the USChess API? I am helping with registration for some local tournaments and would like to use the API to look up players by ID or name. --- ## [Some Reporting on the 2026 Delegates Meeting](https://forum.uschess.org/t/some-reporting-on-the-2026-delegates-meeting/61632)
**Author:** [@timjust](https://forum.uschess.org/u/timjust)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/some-reporting-on-the-2026-delegates-meeting/61632 "2026-09-01T18:25:31Z")
September’s report on the Delegates Meeting: Just the Rules: Highlighted Rulebook Updates From 2026 Delegates Meeting | US Chess.org --- ## [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? --- ## [CSCC vs KS, CSCC vs WY & August Recap](https://forum.uschess.org/t/cscc-vs-ks-cscc-vs-wy-august-recap/61626)
**Author:** [@Triumph](https://forum.uschess.org/u/Triumph)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/cscc-vs-ks-cscc-vs-wy-august-recap/61626 "2026-08-30T19:42:26Z")
Greetings, Brother Dean & Brother Paul image Since I was closing down the chess booth for the final week of the Colorado Renaissance Festival on August 1st, I sent Brother Dean with the Gaming Monks sign to the Rich… --- ## [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 … --- ## [Issues with www.uschess.org](https://forum.uschess.org/t/issues-with-www-uschess-org/61608)
**Author:** [@SysAdmin](https://forum.uschess.org/u/SysAdmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.uschess.org/t/issues-with-www-uschess-org/61608 "2026-08-28T15:21:03Z")
We’re experiencing a heavy load on www.uschess.org, probably some kind of webscraping on MSA data. This is causing queries to the home page to fail. We have seen this before, for several hours yesterday and during seve… --- ## [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… [Next page](https://forum.uschess.org/latest.md?page=1)