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Books, official FIDE resources, equipment guides, free learning material, tournament templates, and reading lists for coaches, parents, and schools — in one place, always linking back to the official source.

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Tournament-Day Checklist

ChessLead

A round-by-round checklist for tournament organizers and chief arbiters, from two weeks out through to archiving results.

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Swiss Pairing Round Sheet Template

ChessLead

A printable board-by-board pairing and result sheet for a single Swiss tournament round.

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Arbiter Incident Report Form

ChessLead

A structured form for arbiters to record rule violations, disputes, or fair-play concerns at the time they occur.

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Player Registration Form

ChessLead

A standard per-player registration form capturing FIDE/national IDs, guardian contacts, and medical notes.

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Parental Consent Form

ChessLead

A consent form for under-18 participants covering event attendance, photography, and emergency medical treatment.

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FIDE Handbook

FIDE

The complete official rulebook of the International Chess Federation, covering every FIDE regulation, statute, and code.

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FIDE Laws of Chess

FIDE

The official Laws of Chess as adopted by the FIDE Congress, covering basic and competitive rules of play.

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FIDE Rating Regulations

FIDE

Official FIDE regulations governing how tournaments are rated and player ratings calculated.

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FIDE Regulations for the Titles of Arbiters

FIDE

Official requirements and classification for FIDE arbiter titles.

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FIDE Anti-Cheating Regulations

FIDE Fair Play Commission

Official FIDE Fair Play Commission regulations on anti-cheating measures and procedures.

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FIDE Arbiters' Commission

FIDE Arbiters' Manual

FIDE

FIDE Regulations for the Titles of Arbiters

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FIDE Chess School Award

Coach Essentials

Curriculum, lesson plans, and teaching guides

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FIDE Safeguarding Framework

FIDE

FIDE's partnership with Safe Sport International to protect children and vulnerable persons in chess.

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FIDE Anti-Cheating Regulations

FIDE Fair Play Commission

Official FIDE Fair Play Commission regulations on anti-cheating measures and procedures.

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FIDE Chess in Education (EDU)

FIDE Chess in Education Commission

The FIDE Chess in Education Commission's portal for teacher training, certification, and school programmes.

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FIDE Chess School Award

FIDE

A certification programme recognising schools that successfully integrate chess into education.

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Kasparov Chess Foundation

A non-profit bringing chess education to children worldwide through curriculum and enrichment programmes.

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Saint Louis Chess Club — Educational Resources

Saint Louis Chess Club

Free lessons and educational programmes from one of the world's leading chess education centres.

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Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Handbook

FIDE

The complete official rulebook of the International Chess Federation, covering every FIDE regulation, statute, and code.

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Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Laws of Chess

FIDE

The official Laws of Chess as adopted by the FIDE Congress, covering basic and competitive rules of play.

Free OfficialView Source

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Parental Consent Form

ChessLead

A consent form for under-18 participants covering event attendance, photography, and emergency medical treatment.

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Player Registration Form

ChessLead

A standard per-player registration form capturing FIDE/national IDs, guardian contacts, and medical notes.

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Parent Guides

Supporting a young player, on and off the board

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Kasparov Chess Foundation

A non-profit bringing chess education to children worldwide through curriculum and enrichment programmes.

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Free Learning Resources

Saint Louis Chess Club — Educational Resources

Saint Louis Chess Club

Free lessons and educational programmes from one of the world's leading chess education centres.

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Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Safeguarding Framework

FIDE

FIDE's partnership with Safe Sport International to protect children and vulnerable persons in chess.

Free OfficialView Source

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Tournament Resources

Checklists, forms, and planning guides for organizers

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Parental Consent Form

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Player Registration Form

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Arbiter Incident Report Form

Arbiter Library & School Toolkit

Official regulations and classroom-ready programme guides

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FIDE Laws of Chess

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FIDE Rating Regulations

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FIDE Arbiters' Manual

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FIDE Regulations for the Titles of Arbiters

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Anti-Cheating Regulations

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FIDE Handbook

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Saint Louis Chess Club — Educational Resources

Saint Louis Chess Club

Free lessons and educational programmes from one of the world's leading chess education centres.

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FIDE Chess School Award

FIDE

A certification programme recognising schools that successfully integrate chess into education.

Free OfficialView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Chess in Education (EDU)

FIDE Chess in Education Commission

The FIDE Chess in Education Commission's portal for teacher training, certification, and school programmes.

Free OfficialView Source

Free Learning Resources

Kasparov Chess Foundation

A non-profit bringing chess education to children worldwide through curriculum and enrichment programmes.

FreeView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Handbook

FIDE

The complete official rulebook of the International Chess Federation, covering every FIDE regulation, statute, and code.

Free OfficialView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Laws of Chess

FIDE

The official Laws of Chess as adopted by the FIDE Congress, covering basic and competitive rules of play.

Free OfficialView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Rating Regulations

FIDE

Official FIDE regulations governing how tournaments are rated and player ratings calculated.

Free OfficialView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Regulations for the Titles of Arbiters

FIDE

Official requirements and classification for FIDE arbiter titles.

Free OfficialView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Anti-Cheating Regulations

FIDE Fair Play Commission

Official FIDE Fair Play Commission regulations on anti-cheating measures and procedures.

Free OfficialView Source

Free Learning Resources

Chess.com — Learn Chess Online

Chess.com

Guided lessons, openings, endgames, and strategy courses for all skill levels.

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The newest additions to the library

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Free Learning Resources

Saint Louis Chess Club — Educational Resources

Saint Louis Chess Club

Free lessons and educational programmes from one of the world's leading chess education centres.

FreeView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Chess School Award

FIDE

A certification programme recognising schools that successfully integrate chess into education.

Free OfficialView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Chess in Education (EDU)

FIDE Chess in Education Commission

The FIDE Chess in Education Commission's portal for teacher training, certification, and school programmes.

Free OfficialView Source

Free Learning Resources

Kasparov Chess Foundation

A non-profit bringing chess education to children worldwide through curriculum and enrichment programmes.

FreeView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Handbook

FIDE

The complete official rulebook of the International Chess Federation, covering every FIDE regulation, statute, and code.

Free OfficialView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Laws of Chess

FIDE

The official Laws of Chess as adopted by the FIDE Congress, covering basic and competitive rules of play.

Free OfficialView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Rating Regulations

FIDE

Official FIDE regulations governing how tournaments are rated and player ratings calculated.

Free OfficialView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Regulations for the Titles of Arbiters

FIDE

Official requirements and classification for FIDE arbiter titles.

Free OfficialView Source

Official FIDE Resources

FIDE Anti-Cheating Regulations

FIDE Fair Play Commission

Official FIDE Fair Play Commission regulations on anti-cheating measures and procedures.

Free OfficialView Source

Free Learning Resources

Chess.com — Learn Chess Online

Chess.com

Guided lessons, openings, endgames, and strategy courses for all skill levels.

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The handbook, laws, and manuals every organizer needs

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