The US Chess Federation (US Chess) is the official governing body and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization for chess players and chess supporters in the United States. Our mission is to empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess. Our vision is that chess is recognized as an essential tool that is inclusive, benefits education and rehabilitation, and promotes recreation and friendly competition.
The purpose of this club is to provide an open community for USChess players to connect, play, and discuss chess. Registered USChess members can also join the members only club and earn an official USChess online rating: https://www.chess.com/club/uschess-members-only. Become a member at https://new.uschess.org/join-uschess/.
- Learn more about USChess: https://new.uschess.org/home/.
- Find a chess tournament: http://www.uschess.org/tlas/upcoming.php
- Check your official USChess rating: https://new.uschess.org/players/search/
USChess is also the USA's official representative in the Live Chess World League, Pan American Live Chess League, and the Chess.com Nations League. The time controls for these leagues include Rapid (15+2 or 10+2), Blitz (5+2), and Bullet (2+1 or 1+1).
