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Ensure a smooth chess tournament experience for organizers and players. This checklist covers what to include in announcement, prepare venue setup, equipment needed and technical meeting topics.
Chess arbiters are obligated to stay updated on changes in regulations. Players often only learn about these changes during the arbiter's intervention.
What's an Armageddon in chess? What should an arbiter know about this tiebreak? Find out everything about it in this article.
What's a round-robin event in chess? What's the ideal number of players you need for hosting this event? Find out more about it in this article...
What are chess tiebreaks? Which ones should you choose if you’re organizing a small tournament at a school or a closed round-robin? Learn more here.
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!
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.
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!
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.
