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Category: Tournaments
The Swiss system explained: how chess tournament pairings work
Why does your child play someone new every round? The Swiss system explained simply: scoring, pairings, colours, byes and tiebreaks like Buchholz and Sonneborn-Berger.
Chess ratings explained: FIDE, online ratings and what the numbers mean
What is a chess rating? How Elo works, the K-factor, how FIDE ratings differ from Chess.com and Lichess numbers, and what a good rating is for a child.
From beginner to FIDE rated: a roadmap for young players in Maharashtra
How does a child get a FIDE rating in India? Step by step: basics, practice, local events, AICF registration, rated tournaments, your first rating and what comes next.
Your child’s first chess tournament: what parents should know
A complete guide for parents before a child’s first chess tournament: choosing an event, registration, practice, what to pack, venue rules, and handling results.