Connecting your USCF ID to your account
If you're a US Chess Federation member, you can join official US Chess-rated tournaments on Chess.com by following the steps below.
Verify your US Chess membership: To participate, you must first be a current member of the US Chess Federation (USCF).
Complete the USCF Member Authentication Form: https://www.chess.com/news/view/uscf-member-authentication-9266
Make sure your Chess.com username is connected to your US Chess account: https://new.uschess.org/news/it-factor-part-3-managing-your-preferences
Join the US Chess Club on Chess.com: Go to the US Chess Club page and click the 'Join' button on the club's homepage.
Once you've completed the authentication form and requested to join the club, it may take 7-10 days for your membership to be approved. After your request is approved, you’ll be able to join official live US Chess tournaments on Chess.com.
Find Tournaments
Go to Chess.com/play and click on 'Tournaments' to view and join the available US Chess-rated events.
💡 View the full Tournament schedule here: Tournament Schedule