Also called: Chess Arbiter, Chess TD
Runs chess tournaments, pairing players each round, settling rule disputes, watching for cheating, and posting official results.
A chess tournament director sets up boards for 400 players, runs pairing software for round one, and announces the start. During games they rule on a clock dispute, check for hidden phones, and post standings, then send results for official ratings.
Approximate; mostly part-time, paid per event; some scholastic organizers earn full-time pay.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0.5 years after high school. Tournament director certification and experience.
Ways in: Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing faster than average. Scholastic chess has grown a lot since 2020.
Low risk for 10 years. Pairing software does the math, but rulings, fair play, and running a big room need a person.
Classes: Math, Speech, Computer science.
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