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Hi, I got a message from chess.com automated system saying that I was refunded rapid rating for a loss I had in a USCF online rated tournament. I was wondering if this means that the event report on the USCF website would also need to be rerated; I lost in a very stupid way in under 20 moves, but my opponent’s cheating in other games might have affected others more and I’m curious what the process is in cases like these where the cheating takes place online but in a USCF rated tournament. The cheater in question has only started playing USCF tournaments last month, so it’s probably safe to assume that he cheated in most of them. (Edit: Whoops, prolly should have put this in the members-only club)

The registration closes in four weeks (11 AM ET Thursday 12/5/2024). It is right by DC and has side events on 12/5 (blitz currently has 344 players) with the main event going from 12/6 to 12/8. https://www.uschess.org/tournaments/2024/k12/ The kindergarten/1st grade room has a registration cap of 400 players (currently 59 in kindergarten and 167 in first, so only 174 spots still available). Last year the cap for those grades was not reached. The 2nd-12th grade room has a registration cap of 2450 players and is currently at 2281 with only 169 spots still available. Last year the cap was reached with no more registrations being taken except for a short period when registration reopened due to some late cancellations. Such a reopening can benefit the local players who don’t have travel concerns but if you are hoping to play I would suggest signing up quickly. The (current) registration numbers in 2-12 are: 2=250; 3=315; 4=326; 5=304; 6=266; 7=207; 8=164; 9=156; 10=111; 11=105; 12=77. Accelerated pairings can be used in the seven round event in sections with 257 or more players.

Greetings! As a 400 elo player, Is it better to always castle opposite of my opponent to prepare a pawn storm, or should I castle ASAP (mostly King side)?

I'm rooting for Gukesh how about y'all

Its not the best game ever, but I seem to keep playing the same way, can someone tell me how to improve

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who do you think will win I am rooting for gukesh and I think he will win

I am rooting for gukesh who are you

I almost beat a grandmaster bot.

Greetings! What is the recommend game time for a beginner? I’m new at chess (Started studying/playing 3 months ago), and after the beginning game I take around 30-60 seconds per move in the middle and end game, sometimes longer to make a move. Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I was playing at an OTB tournament recently and between rounds was reviewing some listed FIDE and USCF rules. I noticed something that surprised me - it stated not only FIDE but USCF requires players to make their move first, and to only make the scoresheet notation afterward - although there was a note that tournament directors can choose not to enforce this for their tournament. I have been attempting to review this online here: https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/us-chess-rule-book-online-only-edition-chapters-1-2-9-10-11-2024.pdfThis seems to be a little confusingly written because first it has section 15A Manner of Keeping Score: "The player must first make the move, and then record it on the scoresheet." However two paragraphs later under another section labeled 15A Variation One (Paper Scoresheets) I see "The player using a paper scoresheet may first make the move, and then write it on the scoresheet, or vice versa. " Between the two there is also this tip for tournament directors:"TD TIP: While the rule’s wording indicates making the move first and keeping the scoresheet (paper or electronic) visible at all times, it brings US Chess in alignment with FIDE procedures and soothes many of the fears surrounding electronic scoresheets—see Rule 43— it is a huge change for many players. TDs are advised to first (and possibly second and third) issue warnings to players that do not comply with this revised rule before enforcing any time penalties (1C2a. prescribes adding two minutes to the opponent’s unused time). Not trying to waste folks' time getting lost in the weeds on this, but I was very surprised as I remember time and again when I was younger, the very common advice to scholastic players was always to write down their move first, look again, and only after double-checking to move the piece. Personally I've always been too impulsive for this (haha) but I am wondering if this is now bad advice and entirely against the rules, or at least contrary to the direction USCF is headed. I don't want to be forced to drink hemlock just because I tell a few young players to write down their moves before making them! Just curious for thoughts and whether anyone has ever actually seen a player receive a warning or a penalty for this. ---------- As an aside since they're referenced in the quote, one of my opponents was using a little handheld electronic scoresheet in the tournament and I was surprised this is still allowed in 2024, given where we are at with cheating scandals and chess. (Not to imply anything regarding that particular opponent who seemed a fine model of good sportsmanship)

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who likes bullet

Pretty much the title, somehow I manage to allow counterplay and throw away my winning opening/middlegame in a few moves. Can someone look at this game and tell me what to fix?

im a new member any feedback welcome

Like the title says, how do I deal with chess burn out. A few weeks ago my elo was climbing I was playing games, studying, doing puzzles. Now it's just dropped I haven't changed anything. It's like my brain just refuses to play. My past like 10 games were terrible. It's like I've completely lost my ability to think. 

do you think alphazero has become better than stockfish

Let's celebrate October 16 it's coming. Let's eat our favorite and delicious foods and deserts, drink a healthy red wine and your favorite drinks, sing your favorite songs, play chess and of course dance my favorite Ballroom Dance. While you are enjoying your food, wine, desert, songs, chess and my favorite Ballroom Dance, greet me and say Happy Birthday Ray (Me) on October 16. Enjoy and cheers to all on October 16. Ray Duque III, GMBD   My Birthday Cake and My Ballroom Dance