I’ll occasionally be posting on rules matters that show up in WCC or other local events as TDs discuss them.
I hold a Local TD certification but there are a number of Senior TDs in our local rota, and I certainly rely on them when necessary (with attribution).
I’ll usually cover one or two topics in each post, and I’ll try to begin with OTB ground rules and common scenarios. Even if you’re an experienced player, it may help (or even save you ½ point here and there) to be well acquainted with these…
Items on my initial list to cover include:
- Getting rulings during a game
- How to offer a draw properly
- How to claim a draw properly (not the same thing as above...)
- Keeping score, taking notes, electronic scoresheets
I seem to have gotten through most of these, let me know what you want to see next. If not, I'll probably resort to these:
- How does the Swiss system and pairings work
- How the rating system works
- Explaining the USCF class and "title" systems
You can always drop me a line at chess@demastri.com if you want to see anything covered.
John DeMastri
Archive:
Dec '24 - Getting a Ruling During a Game
Dec '24 - How to Properly Offer a Draw
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