02 Jun 09
Hello all,
I'm considering joining the USCF and making a push towards more local OTB play.
Just curious, what OTB games change one's rating? Only USCF tournament entries? Only games officiated in a "club" or tournament setting? What factors make an OTB game an "official" USCF rated game?
I apologize if this is spelled out clearly on the USCF's site, but I didn't see anything.
Thanks.
02 Jun 09
1 edit
Originally posted by xnomanxI think in order for a game to be USCF rated, it must be played as part of a USCF activity that's sponsored by a USCF affiliate. (The USCF affiliate pays a fee to the USCF for every USCF rated game that's played.) I've only been involved in USCF rated tournaments, but I think an alliliate can also host matches, and maybe even individual games.
Hello all,
I'm considering joining the USCF and making a push towards more local OTB play.
Just curious, what OTB games change one's rating? Only USCF tournament entries? Only games officiated in a "club" or tournament setting? What factors make an OTB game an "official" USCF rated game?
I apologize if this is spelled out clearly on the USCF's site, but I didn't see anything.
Thanks.
Many chess clubs in the U.S. are also USCF affiliates, so many of the tournaments hosted by those clubs are also USCF rated.