http://www.chessknowledge.com/Chess_Federations/Chess Directory http://www.uschess.org/ The United States Chess Federation (USCF) is the official, not-for-profit US membership organization for chess players and chess supporters of all ages and strengths, from beginners to Grandmasters. The USCF represents the United States in the World Chess Federation (FIDE), linking US members to chess players around the world.Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:04:46 GMThttp://www.chess.ca/index_e.html The Chess Federation of Canada is a charitable organization whose mandate is to promote and encourage the knowledge, study and play of the game of chess in Canada. The C.F.C. organizes National Championships (Canadian Closed, Canadian Womens Closed, Canadian Junior and Canadian Youth Chess Championship), and provides funding for the winners to go on to the World Championships.Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:46:24 GMT