Download and Print

Open Printable Scoresheet — opens in your browser. Then use File → Print (or Ctrl+P / Cmd+P) and select Save as PDF or print directly. Two scoresheets fit on one letter-size page.

Print tip: Set margins to “None” or “Minimum” in your print dialog for the best fit. Scale to 100% (do not “fit to page”).

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What’s Included on Each Scoresheet

Each sheet contains all standard fields used in USCF and FIDE rated games:

Header fields:

• Tournament name
• Date
• Round number
• Board number
• Time control
• Event section

Player fields (White and Black):

• Full name
• Rating
• USCF / FIDE ID number

Move grid:

• 60 moves (moves 1–30 on the left, 31–60 on the right)
• Separate columns for White and Black
• Numbered rows

Result section:

• White wins (1–0)
• Black wins (0–1)
• Draw (½–½)
• Forfeit — White
• Forfeit — Black

Signature lines:

• White player signature
• Black player signature
• Arbiter / Tournament Director signature

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How Many Sheets to Bring

For a one-day tournament with 5 rounds, bring at least 5 scoresheets — one per game. Bringing 7–8 gives you spares in case of errors or smudges.

Most games end well before move 60. If a game goes past 60 moves, ask the tournament director for an additional scoresheet and continue numbering from move 61.

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Notation Reminder

Write moves in algebraic notation — the standard for all USCF and FIDE events.

Symbol	Meaning
K, Q, R, B, N	King, Queen, Rook, Bishop, Knight
(no letter)	Pawn move — just write the square (e4, d5)
x	Capture (Nxe5, exd5)
+	Check
#	Checkmate
O-O	Kingside castling
O-O-O	Queenside castling
=	Promotion (e8=Q)

Use a pencil, not a pen — corrections are inevitable.

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Rules on Scorekeeping

In most USCF standard-rated games, scorekeeping is required. Players must keep an accurate record of all moves. The scoresheet becomes an official record that can be used to:

• Claim a draw by threefold repetition or fifty-move rule
• Resolve disputes about the game position
• Submit results to USCF for rating calculation

At faster time controls (G/15 or quicker), scorekeeping may not be required. Check the tournament rules.

If your child struggles with notation under time pressure, see our guide on approved electronic notation devices.

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Also see: How to Write Chess Notation | What to Bring to a Chess Tournament | Approved Electronic Notation Devices