Credentials

This Policy applies to all US Chess rated tournaments and sanctioned activities and events. US Chess rated tournaments (over-the-board and online) include all areas with a sufficient connection to the tournament location including the tournament venue, playing area, skittles, parking lot, and hotel. Sanctioned activities and events include, but are not limited to, US Chess delegates meetings; US Chess committee meetings; US Chess executive board meetings; events with a sufficient tie to US Chess that are run by a US Chess Affiliate like chess camps, chess club meetings, etc. 

US Chess members shall report alleged violations of the Safe Play Policy using the procedures outlined herein. US Chess requires its Affiliates and State Chapters to comply with this Policy for any US Chess rated tournament, sanctioned activity, and chess-related event they organize. 

US Chess encourages its Affiliates and State Chapters to adopt and implement this Policy for their own events and activities. Nothing in this Policy prevents an Affiliate or State Chapter from addressing complaints made during a local or state chess event. US Chess recognizes that in some instances, complaints may be addressed immediately and more effectively by the Affiliate, the State Chapter, and/or local law enforcement.

US Chess is committed to providing a safe environment for all chess players. Common standards of decency are reflected in this Safe Play Policy, but they are not designed for the airing of petty grievances. Recognizing that membership in US Chess is a privilege, and not a right, serious complaints involving conduct with a sufficient connection to US Chess will be addressed in accordance with this Policy. This Policy will be implemented and interpreted at the sole discretion of US Chess.