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The US Chess Federation is a not-for-profit membership organization devoted to extending the role of chess in the United States. USCF serves as the governing body for chess in the United States and as a participant in international chess organizations and projects. The US Chess Federation provides official ratings for Over The Board, correspondence chess, and scholastic tournaments. See our Directory of Affiliate Clubs with listings for both adults and scholastics around the United States.

Please send all club related comments to Club Development, using the e-mail option from our Contact Us page: Contact Us. or call the USCF, 845-562-8350, ext. 128.

The Club Development area of our website exists to help you start and run a thriving chess club. You will find something here for both new and existing clubs. Free materials, such as the booklet, "Guide To A Successful Chess Club" and "A Guide To Scholastic Chess", are available upon request.

For other information pertaining to clubs, be sure to check out Club News and Club FAQ's.

The USCF has several types of affiliates to offer our members. See our Club News area.