Yes, of course! Although team tournaments are not as frequently held in Oregon and across the world, they are a lot of fun and enable young players to represent their schools alongside the best of the best from their schools. In these team tournaments, usually 5 players (plus 1 or 2…
To get the FIDE rating one has to play the FIDE rated chess tournaments. One has to play against at least five FIDE-rated chess players and score at least half points against them over a period of not more than 26 months. Also, the initial rating is published only if it…
Chess titles are titles awarded to players based on their skill, performance, and rank. A player who has earned a chess title is often referred to as a "titled player" or by their actual title (e.g., grandmaster). Chess titles are awarded by governing chess bodies and federations. The most prestigious titles…