resources

Helpful resources for families new to Chess

• Good reads:
  • Summary and Tutorials from United State Chess Federation (USCF)
  • “Chess Sportsmanship and Etiquette” from ICA
  • A parent’s guide to scholastic tournament (what is a USCF rating etc.)
  • “Is my child ready to play in a chess tournament?“ and “How to Be a Good Chess Parent” from Rogers Chess Club
  • “How To Keep Score: Algebraic Notation” from ChessKid; Blank score sheet from UCSF (For beginners)
  • “Rules and Etiquette of Tournament Chess” from GatewayChess
  • “Tournament instructions” and “Parent responsibilities” from Mr. Liptrap
    • Join or renew the USCF membership
  • A comprehensive “Tournament Newbie” guide from Chess Refinery
  • TCA Texas Knights and USCF Chess Life Kids
• Beginner Chess Classes (aka. Casual Games) through ROE Connection
• Free Saturday and/or Sunday Chess Meet, organized by Chess Refinery (check its facebook page)
• Free weekday Informal Neighborhood Junior Chess Meet at Cherryhurst Chess Club, led by Coach O., Cherryhurst Community Center, 1700 Missouri, Houston, TX 77006 (Call ahead to confirm)