Resource Center
A knowledge base for the whole chess community
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.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Safeguarding Framework
FIDE
FIDE's partnership with Safe Sport International to protect children and vulnerable persons in chess.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Arbiters' Manual
FIDE Arbiters' Commission
The FIDE Arbiters' Commission's manual addressing how the Laws of Chess are applied in practice.
Chess News & Results
US Chess Federation
US Chess
The official governing body for chess competition in the United States.
Chess News & Results
European Chess Union
European Chess Union
The governing body for European chess, representing 54 national federations.
Chess News & Results
Chess Kenya Federation
Chess Kenya
The official governing body for chess in Kenya — tournaments, membership, and news.
Chess News & Results
Chess-Results.com
Chess-Results
A global database of tournament pairings, standings, and results covering 40,000+ tournaments.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Handbook
FIDE
The complete official rulebook of the International Chess Federation, covering every FIDE regulation, statute, and code.
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.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Rating Regulations
FIDE
Official FIDE regulations governing how tournaments are rated and player ratings calculated.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Regulations for the Titles of Arbiters
FIDE
Official requirements and classification for FIDE arbiter titles.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Anti-Cheating Regulations
FIDE Fair Play Commission
Official FIDE Fair Play Commission regulations on anti-cheating measures and procedures.
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.
Official FIDE Resources
FIDE Chess School Award
FIDE
A certification programme recognising schools that successfully integrate chess into education.
Free Learning Resources
Kasparov Chess Foundation
Kasparov Chess Foundation
A non-profit bringing chess education to children worldwide through curriculum and enrichment programmes.
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.
Free Learning Resources
Chess.com — Learn Chess Online
Chess.com
Guided lessons, openings, endgames, and strategy courses for all skill levels.
Free Learning Resources
Lichess — Learn Chess by Playing
Lichess.org
A free, ad-free, open-source introduction to chess fundamentals for new players.
Chess News & Results
Chess.com News
Chess.com
Ongoing coverage of major tournaments, top players, and the global chess community.
Tournament Resources
Parental Consent Form
ChessLead
A consent form for under-18 participants covering event attendance, photography, and emergency medical treatment.
Tournament Resources
Player Registration Form
ChessLead
A standard per-player registration form capturing FIDE/national IDs, guardian contacts, and medical notes.
Tournament Resources
Arbiter Incident Report Form
ChessLead
A structured form for arbiters to record rule violations, disputes, or fair-play concerns at the time they occur.
Tournament Resources
Swiss Pairing Round Sheet Template
ChessLead
A printable board-by-board pairing and result sheet for a single Swiss tournament round.
Tournament Resources
Tournament-Day Checklist
ChessLead
A round-by-round checklist for tournament organizers and chief arbiters, from two weeks out through to archiving results.