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USCF 

The Internet Chess Club (ICC) and the United States Chess Federation (USCF)
are proud to provide USCF online rated tournaments on ICC.

These Tournaments are FREE to active ICC / USCF Members!

The tournaments are held using an Official USCF Online Blitz or Online
Quick Rating, (regular ratings used if online ratings are not available).


The tournaments run weekly (Start Times are ICC Time = EST)

Every Monday, at 7pm EST;   7-Round Swiss    3 2  Blitz Rated.

Every Friday, at 7pm EST;      5-Round Swiss   15 5 Quick Rated.

Every Saturday at 5pm EST;   5-Round Swiss   12 3 Quick Rated.

Every Sunday at 2pm EST;     7-Round Swiss    5 2  Blitz Rated.

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	Frequently asked Questions:

  How do I join a tournament?
          To join the tournaments you must have a current ICC and USCF membership	

  If you do not have an ICC membership, you can register an ICC membership
        here: https://store.chessclub.com/memberships

  If you do not have a USCF membership, you can register for a USCF membership
        here: https://store.chessclub.com/uscf

  Please show up about 20 minutes before Game Start Time and add the USCF Channel
        Type:  +ch 231  (Tournament Announcements are Displayed in Channel 231)
        Type:  /Tell USCF Join (if joining before Round 1 start)
        Type:  /Tell USCF LateJoin (if joining before tournament start)

  *** If you get a message asking you to link your USCF ID to your ICC Handle ***
         go to:  https://register.chessclub.com/uscf-tie
        (If you have trouble please ask for help in channel 231 or the Help Menu)
	
  * Once you have joined, you are ready to play!  When the tournament starts, you
  will be prompted (a small window asking you to match your opponent).  The
  channel reserved for USCF tournaments is 231.  If not already added,  this channel
  will be added to your channel list automatically when you join the tournament *

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  How do I get the 20% ICC membership discount for being a USCF member?
        If you are a USCF member in good standing, you are now entitled to a 20%
        discount on a 1 year membership!  To claim your discount go to:
            https://store.chessclub.com/uscf

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   How do I look up my new USCF rating?
        Go to:  https://new.uschess.org/player-search and enter your name or USCF ID

   Where can I see past tournaments played?
        While still on the USCF website click the far right tab "Tnmt Hst" (Tournament history)

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   Is this rating only used on ICC, or will it be used in other events?
        This is an official USCF rating and can be used anywhere!

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  How many bye points will I get if I latejoin?
        A player who latejoins (enters a tournament that is already in progress) will
        receive a 1/2 point bye for each round prior to the first round in which they
        are paired. (4 Rounds Total for a Maximum of 2 Bye Points)

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  Do we win prizes?
        From time to time, there will be random prizes!

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  Will there be entry fee tournaments with prizes?
       There are no entry fees at this time.

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  How soon are ratings posted?
        Usually the tournamament will be Rated on the USCF Website within 1 week
        In some situations this make take longer due to Fair Play Analysis

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  What initial ratings will be used for the online Blitz events?
        Your USCF rating is used if you have an online rating in that category
        If you do not have a rating in that category you closest regular rating or unrated is used

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  How do I see the latest tournament grid?
        While on ICC, type this in the Main Console:   /tell uscf grid

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		*Rules*

 Entrants must agree to the following prior to entry into each USCF touranment: 

1) I will not give my password to anyone. I will not share my account. 
I am the only person allowed to use my account. Specifically, I will not 
allow other people to use my account. I will not use any account which 
does not belong to me. 

2) I will not use chess database software, analysis software or chess
engines while playing USCF rated games on the Internet Chess Club. 
I acknowledge and agree that the ICC and the USCF has the right to monitor 
such activity and further agree to indemnify, defend and hold the USCF and 
ICC harmless from and against any and all liabilities, claims, causes of 
action or damages (including attorney's fees) arising from the Company's 
exercise of its rights herein. 

3) I will behave decently toward other players, as described in help atmosphere 
and help abuse.  I will not accuse anyone of rules infractions. 

4) Players are prohibited from giving takebacks or moretime during the tournament. 

5) All participants are expected to be familiar with the rules of chess 
used on the ICC server.  In particular, participants should be aware of 
the ICC rules for draws and how to claim a draw if such a claim is 
necessary to invoke a particular draw rule.  To that end, each participant 
is encouraged to review the rules at:  https://www.chessclub.com/user/help/draw 

6) The tournament manager may, at his or her discretion, refuse to allow a 
player to enter the tournament or eject a player from the tournament, for 
any reason, including, but not limited to:  connection problems, 
excessive lag, failure to start tournament games promptly, failure to 
resume tournament games promptly, disruptive behavior in the tournament 
channel, suspicion that the player is receiving outside assistance, 
suspicion that the player is using computer assistance, or discovery that 
the account or player has a previous history of violating ICC rules.
The manager is not obligated to disclose the reason for his or her decision,
and his or her decision is final.  There is no process for appeal.

7) In the event  a player is ejected from the tournament by the manager, the
manager may, at his or her discretion, rule the game in the running round in
which the player was ejected, as lost for the ejected player and won for
their opponent.   Results for previous rounds will stand unless adjusted for Fair Play.

8) Successfully playing USCF online rated games are at the mercy to an
individual's connectivity and one's ability to use the various interfaces to
connect and play on our site.  ICC, or the USCF, cannot be responsible for
games lost due to an entrants difficulty remaining connected or inability to
use the programs used to play. Completed games cannot and will not be re-
started, resumed or ratings adjusted for any reason. 

9) Neither ICC nor the USCF can be responsible for things that can happen 
with internet play. Examples of this can be: slips or dropped peices; 
returning a piece back to its original place and accidently setting it on 
the wrong square; game boards disappearing; etc. This list is not all 
inclusive, as there may be other issues that we cannot control as well.