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Half Point Bye
Half Point Bye

What's a half-point bye? Can you claim it at any tournament? And if you can, what should you know about it as a player or arbiter? Find out more here!

Published: Aug 31, 2022
Everything about Illegal moves and Irregularities in Chess
Everything about Illegal moves and Irregularities in Chess

Illegal moves are more common than you think. Even top GMs have fallen prey to it. Discover more in this guide on illegal moves and irregularities.

Published: Aug 24, 2022
Anti-Cheating Regulations To Keep Cheating Away
Anti-Cheating Regulations To Keep Cheating Away

A GM barged into the World's Top 50 using unfair means. Fortunately, an arbiter who knew the anti-cheating regulations saved the game's reputation!

Published: Aug 2, 2022
Swiss System: A Complete Guide for Organizers and Arbiters
Swiss System: A Complete Guide for Organizers and Arbiters

Read this article to discover everything you need to know about Swiss system. We'll also walk you through creating your first Swiss rules based tournament.

Published: Jul 20, 2022
Dress code in chess
Dress code in chess

Are you participating in a chess tournament as an arbiter or a player? Here's the dress code you should follow.

Published: Jul 8, 2022
FIDE Seminars - Online vs In-person
FIDE Seminars - Online vs In-person

Online or in-person FIDE seminar - Which one's better? Find out in this article, while also learning about the Arbiters' Seminar and the Trainers' Seminar.

Published: Jun 8, 2022
Walkovers in Chess: What players and arbiters should know
Walkovers in Chess: What players and arbiters should know

What should players and chess arbiters know about walkovers in chess? Read this article to find out!

Published: May 18, 2022
5 Unique Chess Tournaments Where You See More Than Just Chess!
5 Unique Chess Tournaments Where You See More Than Just Chess!

These 5 unique chess tournaments offer more than just chess. If you want to add some off-the-chessboard excitement, participate in them once!

Published: May 4, 2022
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