New to the world of over-the-board chess tournaments and time controls? Start here — pick a topic below and go straight to the guides that can help you on your journey.
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Tournaments
Registration, pairings, tiebreaks and what to expect at your first over-the-board event.
Fair Play & Etiquette
Cheating, the rules that carry real penalties, and the etiquette that doesn’t.
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Chess Notation Explained
Read and write algebraic notation — files, ranks, captures, castling, promotion and PGN.