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Update from Chess In Schools
Good things have been happening for Chess in Schools (CIS) in recent months. You will recall that ACF started this organization to administer the Alabama Chess in Schools (ACIS) program in 2015. When the program ended in 2019, CIS turned its attent
State Scholastic Championships This Weekend – The Rules
With the state scholastic championships upcoming this weekend, the registration is already closed. However, for those who are playing, or are simply interested in tournament rules, here is a link to a recorded player/parent/coach meeting and PowerPoi
February 2021 Month in Review
Brrr!!! A cold month outside, but the chess was hot in February! As COVID wanes, chess has been heating up in Alabama. On the 13th, The Alabama Chess Federation (ACF) hosted its 2nd Online Grand Prix event. The Madison City Chess League (MCCL)
What’s Happening In Alabama Chess – Mar 2021
March will be an exciting month for chess in Alabama! After a busy February, we are ready to bring more events to you. Here is a quick look at what will be happening in the state in March 2021. Tournaments Upcoming: Mar 20 - March Event (Alabama O
Grand Prix Event #1 Results and FAQs
The Alabama Online Chess Grand Prix started off with a bang! 46 competitors from around the state participated in this first-of-its-kind event, and the competition did not disappoint. Congratulations to Scott Varagona (2270) and Edward Xiao (1176) wi
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What’s Happening In Alabama Chess – Mar 2021
March will be an exciting month for chess in Alabama! After a busy February, we are ready to bring more events to you. Here is a quick look at what will be happening in the state in March 2021. Tournaments Upcoming: Mar 20 - March Event (Alabama O
Continue ReadingREMINDER: All-Girls State Championship Feb 20
The first official state championship of the 2021 calendar year will be held on February 20. The All-Girls state championship will be hosted on chesskid.com and directed by Alabama Scholastic Coordinator Todd Guthrie. Girls from kindergarten through
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Chess Community for Alabama
The Alabama Chess Federation (ACF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and the United States Chess Federation affiliate for the state of Alabama. Our goal is to promote chess all over Alabama for the benefit of all Alabama players. Toward that end, we provide advertising and other assistance for rated tournaments, as well as support for scholastic chess programs around the state. Bylaws and other significant ACF documents are available in our online archive.
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